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Horizon
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- Oct 5, 2010
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Just yesterday I had my 2nd wisdom tooth extracted! The first one was done 18 months ago and was impacted so I had IV sedation while the surgeon removed it. I remember nothing of that procedure at all. The tooth I had removed yesterday was an upper and fully through so this time there was no need for a surgeon, it was a simple extraction by my dentist. I was just as worried though, because I knew I'd be fully awake, with only some local anaesthetic, plus I'm 31 now and a lot of the stuff you read says it's best to get them out while you're a teenager as the roots haven't fully formed. Anyway, I need not have worried...
The dentist gave me 2 injections to numb the area. I've never been bothered by injections in the mouth for some strange (but fortunate) reason. He gave it 5 mins to numb up then began. He said he had to 'check' I was numb, so he had a poke around and asked if I could feel anything. Thankfully i could feel nothing. He then said he had to check a couple of other things, when in reality he began the extraction. Saying he's doing 'checks' must be his way of putting the patient at ease. Well, it worked for me. I guessed when he was on his third 'check' that the tooth was nearly out. It was only slightly uncomfortable for about 2 seconds when it finally came out, but the whole thing was literally over in seconds. I felt very little pressure on the tooth, and only the faintest noise of it working loose. I couldn't believe how easy it was. So... if you're looking at getting a fully erupted tooth out, then really, it can be a walk in the park. Of course, make sure you find a dentist you're totally comfortable with. I was happy with my last practice for years, but sadly my dentist moved to Australia, then I had literally a different dentist every time I visited. I'm now with a well established practice and fingers crossed my dentist has no plans to move!
Best of luck people. This site is a Godsend in information and helping everyone cope with what can be a stressful time.
The dentist gave me 2 injections to numb the area. I've never been bothered by injections in the mouth for some strange (but fortunate) reason. He gave it 5 mins to numb up then began. He said he had to 'check' I was numb, so he had a poke around and asked if I could feel anything. Thankfully i could feel nothing. He then said he had to check a couple of other things, when in reality he began the extraction. Saying he's doing 'checks' must be his way of putting the patient at ease. Well, it worked for me. I guessed when he was on his third 'check' that the tooth was nearly out. It was only slightly uncomfortable for about 2 seconds when it finally came out, but the whole thing was literally over in seconds. I felt very little pressure on the tooth, and only the faintest noise of it working loose. I couldn't believe how easy it was. So... if you're looking at getting a fully erupted tooth out, then really, it can be a walk in the park. Of course, make sure you find a dentist you're totally comfortable with. I was happy with my last practice for years, but sadly my dentist moved to Australia, then I had literally a different dentist every time I visited. I'm now with a well established practice and fingers crossed my dentist has no plans to move!
Best of luck people. This site is a Godsend in information and helping everyone cope with what can be a stressful time.