Wisdom tooth extraction today...very nervous

[stoney101]

Hi All

First time poster here, I am a 23 year old male and I am due to have my upper right wisdom tooth extracted today (22/04 @ 12.40) after a filling placed 10 days ago failed to stop the tooth ache I have been having for the past couple of weeks. I have never had a tooth extracted before and am extremely nervous. What makes it worse is that my regular dentist is on holiday so the procedure will be performed by someone I have never met before!

I also visited the hygienist yesterday to get my teeth cleaned, when she touched, the tooth and I mean she literally just touched it (even though I asked her to avoid it) with what I think was the tooth pick thing I nearly went through the ceiling, the pain was intense and probably the worst I have ever felt in a tooth. I am worried I am going to experience that pain again today. I have so many negative thoughts going around in my head at the moment but I really want to get this over and done with today. Any advice on how to calm myself down or support would be much appreciated.

I read somewhere that in your late teens, early 20s your wisdom teeth roots still aren't fully developed so extractions should be easier? I really am hoping this is the case.

 

[minx]

I guess you already extract your tooth. it wasn't that bad right? I had all my top tooth extracted and waiting for to heal so denture can put in. I was scared to death too. but actual process wasn't too bad. what it scared me was afterward. worring about dry socket. if you do what doctor tell you to do you should be fine. I just got passed dry socket worry time. its rare but I had to worry because im a smoker. and they all said smoking is best way to get dry socket. but I got lucky I guess. wish you best. and take care of yourself.