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Hello to whoever is reading this, I have to schedule a tooth extraction soon and I am wondering how to go about it. I am very afraid of the dentist, surgery or anything else I would consider “invasive” or an “invasive procedure”.
The tooth I need extracted is the one to the right of my front two bottom teeth and I have been told that it is a “dead tooth” from repeatedly coming in contact with my top teeth from misalignment that would’ve been solved if I kept wearing my Invisalign. oops. But repeated trauma caused it to die essentially.
I also have periodontal disease which isn’t great but I heard it can make extractions easier being that gum could soften, etc.
My question is should I be put to sleep? I am very afraid of the procedure, but if it’s a quick thing I feel as though it would make more sense to just get laughing gas or whatever because I’m also afraid of being put under.
I have been put under before twice for wisdom tooth extractions but like I said, if I can just get it over with quick that would be better even if I’m awake.
But what do you think? The tooth is dead, it’s a small front tooth and my gums aren’t the best.. will it come out easy? Is there a chance that they will need to take it out in pieces?
I saw another post that said teeth can be taken out in 10 seconds, so if that’s the case maybe it’s worth it to just not be asleep? IDK.
I also am planning on getting a flipper but my dad suggests I get bone put in also in case I want an implant at some point.
Is that something I shouldn’t be awake for? Where do they get the bone? Do I NEED to have that done?
I appreciate whoever is reading this and any advice would be truly beneficial to me. Thank you.
The tooth I need extracted is the one to the right of my front two bottom teeth and I have been told that it is a “dead tooth” from repeatedly coming in contact with my top teeth from misalignment that would’ve been solved if I kept wearing my Invisalign. oops. But repeated trauma caused it to die essentially.
I also have periodontal disease which isn’t great but I heard it can make extractions easier being that gum could soften, etc.
My question is should I be put to sleep? I am very afraid of the procedure, but if it’s a quick thing I feel as though it would make more sense to just get laughing gas or whatever because I’m also afraid of being put under.
I have been put under before twice for wisdom tooth extractions but like I said, if I can just get it over with quick that would be better even if I’m awake.
But what do you think? The tooth is dead, it’s a small front tooth and my gums aren’t the best.. will it come out easy? Is there a chance that they will need to take it out in pieces?
I saw another post that said teeth can be taken out in 10 seconds, so if that’s the case maybe it’s worth it to just not be asleep? IDK.
I also am planning on getting a flipper but my dad suggests I get bone put in also in case I want an implant at some point.
Is that something I shouldn’t be awake for? Where do they get the bone? Do I NEED to have that done?
I appreciate whoever is reading this and any advice would be truly beneficial to me. Thank you.
