Questions about wisdom tooth extraction and anxiety

[freakedout]

I suffer from EXTREME anxiety and also from panic attacks. I am very nervous about an upcoming oral surgery I am having 2 days from today. I am going to have IV sedation for 2 boney impacted wisdom teeth on the bottom. I am wondering if anyone can give me any insight or tips to deal with my anxiety and also let me know what to expect, from the pre-op to post-op. Should I request something for anxiety before the procedure? What should I expect for my pain level afterwards? Are patients typicially prescribed pain killers for post-op treatment? I am a baby when it comes to anxiety and pain.


Any insight would be a great help.. thank you in advance!!

 

[mikey]

wisdom success

Hey all, I got all 4 of my impacted wisdom teeth out today with i/v sedation. I am still wondering what i was so nervous about because it was easy[smiley=cheers.gif] The sedation guy came out and talked to me some, then I went back with him. When we went into the room, i started looking at...

www.dentalfearcentral.org

That is my success story... feel free to private message me if you have any questions.

Good luck

 

[LivingInFear]

I had all 4 (impacted) wisdom teeth extracted in one apt, under IV sedation.

If you don't have a general needle phobia, the only discomfort is when the needle is put in your arm for the IV. Then, you won't remember anything else until it's over... and even then, you might not recall clearly the ride home either. I remembered when they said it was done, and also the ride home, but only very vaguely... like bits and pieces and time was still kind of messed up. I don't remember the actual wizzy extractions at all.... If I ever get to the point of needing a regular tooth extracted, surgical or not, I will opt for IV. That stuff is great! You will be fine!