Wisdom teeth extraction

[peteyboy1015]

I'm getting my four wisdom teeth extracted Thursday. Anyone have any experiences with lifting after extracting wisdom teeth? I've heard mix responses...some people say the pain is unbearable and others say it's no big deal.

[ErickStevens]

I'm getting my four wisdom teeth extracted Thursday. Anyone have any experiences with lifting after extracting wisdom teeth? I've heard mix responses...some people say the pain is unbearable and others say it's no big deal.

When you think you're ready to lift again... Wait one more day.

[peteyboy1015]

When you think you're ready to lift again... Wait one more day.

The surgeon told me to wait a week...I honestly think that's a little too long. Figured I should ask.

[phal]

Well I expect you don't want to get dry socket - so I'd wait as long as necessary IMO.

I was fortunate and it was probably 3+ days.

[ErickStevens]

I trained the next day. It was all good till about 30 minutes in until I became wracked with migraine headaches. My head wasn't right for another 2-3 days.

[foodpr0n]

I lifted the next day, no headaches, no bleeding ... also had them out in the chair
srs

[ArchangelEST]

I'm getting pictures done soon to see if I need extraction or not. I have one growing out right now, but it seems to go fairly straight, so fingers crossed.

I did hear that with today's top of the level medical technology, you shouldn't feel a thing, and should practically never experience additional pain in the future either.

My friend had his removed and he asked the dentist what he should take for the pain. The dentist looked dumbfounded. After a few minutes he mumbled something in the lines of: "Well, never heard of anyone having any pain before, but I guess you could take like a ibuprofen or something I guess"

[psychodiver9]

IMO listen to the doc. What's a week in te grand scheme

[peteyboy1015]

Yea, they took x-rays today. Apparently, I'm "special." The two top wisdom teeth are growing out straight, like they should be. The bottom two, however, are growing sideways, which I thought was interesting. So to remove the bottom two, instead of just plucking them out, the surgeon has to drill the teeth into smaller pieces and then remove them. Lots of fun.

[j1akey]

This bad boy knocked me out for like 4 days a couple weeks ago. They said they'd never seen anything like it. There wasn't enough Vicodin on the planet on that day.

Fortunately it was my last wisdom tooth.

Caution: Pic has some blood in it for those with weak stomachs.

[peteyboy1015]

This bad boy knocked me out for like 4 days a couple weeks ago. They said they'd never seen anything like it. There wasn't enough Vicodin on the planet on that day.

Fortunately it was my last wisdom tooth.

Caution: Pic has some blood in it for those with weak stomachs.

That sucks hard bro. Nasty one.

[midcoastking33]

My extraction wasn't bad but somehow one of them got infected afterwards, had a cyst in my jaw. Most painful thing I've ever experienced

[ZMan45]

I had no issues with mine, but just take a week off and get some rest. Better to be safe than sorry here.

[feelsg00dmayne]

i was back to eating normally and lifting after two days.

mirin' dat recovery?

[lee__d]

i got them out a pair at a time. i wasn't lifting at all i dont think (16yo, 21yo).

the procedure itself wasnt bad, totally numb. but it did feel like i took a punch to the jaw for a couple days.

my advice is, dont blend anything and try to drink it through a straw.

[spicyprice]

I had all four removed and they were all impacted, including one with a double head (w.t.f.)

I requested propofol and limited ******** and no versed or ******** because I would be by myself after surgery with only a ride home. I was up a couple hours later doing laundry and feeling normal, no grogginess. I lifted then ran 5 miles the next day. I took Ultram as my pain med instead of any sort of opioid so I wouldnt have to worry about the groggy feeling (prescription only and controlled, although non-addictive.) My major issue was eating anything that required much work. I had pizza about 4 days out at a party and that night I had a killer headache.

All in all, do what your doc says. And if pain, as your doc about Ultram. Most effective pain med I have ever used (herniated discs, post-op, etc) and leaves no grogginess.

[peteyboy1015]

I almost forgot about the eating aspect. Brb, forever hungry.

[spicyprice]

i got them out a pair at a time. i wasn't lifting at all i dont think (16yo, 21yo).

the procedure itself wasnt bad, totally numb. but it did feel like i took a punch to the jaw for a couple days.

my advice is, dont blend anything and try to drink it through a straw.

Yeah, avoid any sort of negative pressure like straws. Unless you want dry socket!
And use the syringe/cleaner your doc gives you and follow directions for frequency.

[peteyboy1015]

Yeah, avoid any sort of negative pressure like straws. Unless you want dry socket!
And use the syringe/cleaner your doc gives you and follow directions for frequency.

Appreciate the advice. Is it relatively easy to clean, kind of like brushing one's teeth?

[PR1MO]

How do you know if you need your wisdom teeth out? Or is it a case of "if you have to ask, then you don't need them out"?

[peteyboy1015]

You aim the syringe in and around the hole to dislodge particles of food with the water. If you've ever used a water pick it's the same thing. Water is gentle and not harsh like the bristles on a tooth brush.

Ah that's not too bad then.

How do you know if you need your wisdom teeth out? Or is it a case of "if you have to ask, then you don't need them out"?

When you go to the dentist, they'll usually tell you.

[trance__dreamer]

i lifted the next day.

[PR1MO]

When you go to the dentist, they'll usually tell you.

Mine came in a long time ago now and I seem to have no issues with them. However I am slightly overdue for a dentist visit.

[leomessidios]

next day

[ArchangelEST]

When you go to the dentist, they'll usually tell you.

Never been to one in my life. (age 25)

Wait wut?

[spicyprice]

You aim the syringe in and around the hole to dislodge particles of food with the water. If you've ever used a water pick it's the same thing. Water is gentle and not harsh like the bristles on a tooth brush.

I actually had an antiseptic wash to use IIRC.

[vitornoob]

fuu, probably I will have to do this ):

[MarkVI]

Don't have to get mine out

[Ajaro]

err on the side of caution. Even nearly-dry socket is the worst thing in the world. Although I think mine was because the doctor left some tooth in...

[spicyprice]

err on the side of caution. Even nearly-dry socket is the worst thing in the world. Although I think mine was because the doctor left some tooth in...

Interestingly, my dentist said he felt like it was a result of taking away too much bone/grinding it out too much trying to get to the tooth and that a gentle approach plus minimal grinding (or whatever word he used) was better. He stated not a single patient of his had dry socket. I dont really understand a whole ton about it and how that could prevent it, but def made me feel better that he had a rate of zero.


And that sucks the balls that you got it..... sound excruciating.