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How painfull is removing wisdom tooth?

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Say ouch: It all depends on a lot of variables: are they impacted ? How badly? Are they erupted ? How old and healthy are you? Go to an oral surgeon, have a consultation with him, take your x rays. You and he can discuss it and determine the best and least"uncomfortable" way to have it done.

Answered 6/25/2015

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Manageable : With proper administration of anastasia, be it general or local , the removal procedure can be painless . Post treatment pain management can be controlled to a mild level with proper pain medications . Further , following your surgeons post operative care instruction carefully is important . Depending on the extraction type , erupted , soft tissue or boney removal will also be a factor.

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Can Vary...: So much in dental treatment depends on the patient, their pain tolerance as well as the type of extraction, ie; bony, or ankylosed. A surgeon's skill, touch & the way they do a surgery. Great hands with a patient who follows all of the home care directions can lead to a very positive result with very little pain. With all the variables, pain could be minimal or could last weeks. Meds can help.

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Depends: There probably will be some discomfort for a few days. However, pain medications can get you through this time period.

Answered 12/23/2017

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Dr. Kevin Nail answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Wisdom tooth: The removal of the teeth is generally (most often) not painful. If you have deeply impacted teeth and you are older (greater than 25) then your helping will take longer and you will have at least a few days of post operative pain. Generally those 18 to 22 bounce back fully in a week post operatively. Your dentist will give you plenty of pain meds to keep you comfortable during this time.

Answered 6/25/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

None during: During extraction, you receive local anesthesia, or sometimes IV sedation. Quite comfortable. Afterwards, pain usually managed well with pain meds. For best results, see an oral surgeon.

Answered 6/26/2015

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