Wisdom Teeth?

sparkie · Feb 8, 2009

I had all 4 of mine taken out when I was 19. You're sore and swelled up like a chipmunk for a couple of days, and you might need some of the pain medicine at first when the numbness wears off, but after that it seems to heal up rather quickly - especially when you're still a teenager.

My mom got one of hers removed a couple of days ago and she was out of it for like 4-5 days, so I guess it's true what they say, it really is worse when you're older!

Bright side - you get to eat lots of ice cream

sarahp · Feb 8, 2009

It definitely depends on the individual and how the specific teeth are growing, and how hard they are to get out.

I felt horrible for days, had major swelling, and 3 days after surgery was close to passing out because I couldn't eat anything except jello which isn't actually nutritious. I had bruising that went up to my eye socket! But then, I don't have much luck with any sort of surgery

I took pics throught the healing process - http://photos.andrew.net.au/wisdom

kluchetta · Feb 8, 2009

Yes, my daughter was bruised, couldn't eat for 5 days, and took quite some time to heal. We had to refill the vicodin at least once. Now...I hear girls are a lot tougher than boys regarding pain, so OH BOY, here we go!

going nova · Feb 8, 2009

Originally Posted by sarahp

I took pics throught the healing process - http://photos.andrew.net.au/wisdom

Oh my goodness. Had I seen these photos prior to having mine pulled, I'd have been very nervous!

strange_wings · Feb 8, 2009

Originally Posted by kluchetta

Now...I hear girls are a lot tougher than boys regarding pain, so OH BOY, here we go!

I think that depends on the person, too, and maybe how used to pain they are. Genetics play a part as well - such as having red hair.

If he has problems eating too, and anyone else reading that gets their teeth out, there are liquid meal replacement drinks. Ensure has several flavors, there's Boost, Breeze (which I really can't stand

) , and many other brands.

meowers · Feb 9, 2009

I wish there was a happy ending for this

When i had my four somewhat impacted wisdom teeth out at age 19 (about 8 yrs ago) it was awful!!! my boss expected me back at work in two days, but it was more like 4.

It is very hard to follow the rules cause your in pain, but make him do it anyways. Eat something after surgery so you dont puke (trust me!) and dont lay flat down. He'll be ok to be left alone after the first day probably, even if hes still down. Good luck!

ps, all i could eat was baby food for 3 days, so stock up just in case!

cococat · Feb 9, 2009

one day should be fine to take off. Since you won't be there to entire time to remind him of what he needs to do please make sure he knows how important it is to follow the aftercare directions, there aren't any shortcuts. for a smooth surgery and fast healing

momofmany · Feb 10, 2009

Originally Posted by kluchetta

The doctor had to cut my daughter's teeth into little parts to get them out, and she was reallly really swollen. I think my son's teeth are actually growing in sideways!

When I had mine out years ago, I had the same problem, and not only that, but the roots of 2 of them were wrapped around my jaw bone, and they had to chip out part of my jaw to get them out. My entire face was bruised for a long time, and it took 2 months to be able to open my mouth wide enough to eat a burger. The dentist asked me later if it felt like someone was pounding my face with a hammer. It did.

You daughters and my problem are probably on the rare side. I'm a redhead and have a high tolerance to both pain and pain meds. I toughed it out and was back to work in 2 days.

snake_lady · Feb 10, 2009

How is your son doing today?

for a quick recovery

miagi's_mommy · Feb 10, 2009

I got mine out in 2005, I think all four. It took them like 2 and a half hours to remove all four.

I didn't feel so good for about a week, too and the meds they gave me made me really sick so I had to stop taking them. If your son gets the same thing, if he gets sick don't make him take them just have him take ibuprofen or something. I hope he feels better soon! they are no fun at all!

kluchetta · Feb 10, 2009

Originally Posted by Snake_Lady

How is your son doing today?

for a quick recovery

He's doing pretty well. The actual surgery was only about 45 minutes long! He's swollen and sore, but MUCH better than my daughter. Maybe I didn't prepare her well enough. I told her it would be no big deal, because it wasn't for me.

However, I had a surgery a few years ago where they broke my pelvis and I told the doctor it really didn't hurt. The doctor totally didn't believe me. I guess I do have a high pain tolerance. And Nicole (my daughter) doesn't, LOL.

wellingtoncats · Feb 10, 2009

your son will be 100% soon.

OMG Sarah I shouldn't have looked at those photos.

meowers · Feb 10, 2009

Glad all is well

zooy · Feb 11, 2009

LOL I had to share my story on wisdom teeth.
My mom booked my wisdom teeth on March Break (mean mommy). It was horrible... I got dry sockets in the two top teeth, they stuck something in it that tasted like curry and dirt mixed together. I couldn't eat anything solid for like a week. I was cranky and sore.
The dry sockets was from the fact that I didn't know I was allergic to percocets and threw up when I took them.
I was complaining so bad that Mom just thought I was faking, two days later I couldn't even open my jaw and Mom finally took me back to the dentist.

And to top it off, I was so dumb to get a tattoo three days before hand (it was my 18th birthday) and was hopped up on other pain killers that I scratched my tattoo and scarred it.

Glad to hear your son came through all good!

strange_wings · Feb 11, 2009

Originally Posted by Zooy

The dry sockets was from the fact that I didn't know I was allergic to percocets and threw up when I took them.

You're not allergic to percocet. Vomiting is unfortunately a common side effect, that if you scroll back through the thread will see at least a couple of us have to it.
Supposedly it can lessen or go away with regular use, but I can't imagine putting up with it long enough to find out.

Allergic reactions tend to cause swelling, hives, wheezing, and difficulty breathing. Itching isn't necessarily allergy related but can be because of the percocet causing extra histamine release.

Since the side effect is enough to cause a lot of discomfort, please make sure it's noted in all of your medical records. You wouldn't want to be in the hospital and have them give you percocet when you can't or shouldn't be getting out of bed! A good suggestion for everyone here in fact, keep that info updated with your doctor(s) and dentist.

kluchetta · Feb 11, 2009

Originally Posted by strange_wings

You're not allergic to percocet. Vomiting is unfortunately a common side effect, that if you scroll back through the thread will see at least a couple of us have to it.
Supposedly it can lessen or go away with regular use, but I can't imagine putting up with it long enough to find out.

Allergic reactions tend to cause swelling, hives, wheezing, and difficulty breathing. Itching isn't necessarily allergy related but can be because of the percocet causing extra histamine release.

Since the side effect is enough to cause a lot of discomfort, please make sure it's noted in all of your medical records. You wouldn't want to be in the hospital and have them give you percocet when you can't or shouldn't be getting out of bed! A good suggestion for everyone here in fact, keep that info updated with your doctor(s) and dentist.

I can't imagine anything worse than throwing up just after getting your wisdom teeth out.

strange_wings · Feb 11, 2009

Originally Posted by kluchetta

I can't imagine anything worse than throwing up just after getting your wisdom teeth out.

How about vomiting after having surgery? Not as much of a risk of infection as with getting teeth removed, but it sure hurts!

kluchetta · Feb 11, 2009

Originally Posted by strange_wings

How about vomiting after having surgery? Not as much of a risk of infection as with getting teeth removed, but it sure hurts!

Well, I vomited after my periacetabular osteotomy (LOL) but it was a couple days afterward and didn't hurt any more than anything else at the time.

momofmany · Feb 11, 2009

I had my first physical therapy visit today and we were talking about pain. The therapist tells me that women's tolerance to pain is much higher than men's. Physical therapists deal with pain management every day so I have to believe that there is some medical basis to it.

Just wanted to share, since someone posted about this earlier.

sarahp · Feb 11, 2009

Originally Posted by kluchetta

I can't imagine anything worse than throwing up just after getting your wisdom teeth out.

I did that too. I always threw up after surgery until fairly recently the docs figured out how to control my nausea (get enough surgery and they figure it out...). I threw up mostly blood though after my wisdom teeth surgery

It was so gross.

And trust me - throwing up after open heart surgery is worse than throwing up after getting wisdom teeth out!!!

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