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Advice.... Get knocked out. Don't be me.
Had two removed with local. Don’t do it. The shattering noise of the tooth cracking and feeling him fishing around the cavity that was left to get the remaining fragments was awful. Came out drenched in sweat.
Don’t be a hero like I tried to be.
One easy one not easy at same time under local was fine. Pain was only a problem an hour before bed and they came out at midday. I don't like painkillers and didn't take any as it didn't feel necessary.
All four, on different occasions, including one that the dentist snapped and left the root in necessitating I go to an oral surgeon to get the root cut out, which was also under local. Take the next day off work and get some Panadeine Forte and you'll be right.
Had my wisdom teeth removed in the chair last week and I was completely fine 24h later.
If in Doubt go get some Panadol fort so you've got some strong pain relief when you get home.
Had one done this way and I won’t ever do it again. It didn’t hurt at the time it was being done (as they go hard on the local anaesthetic) but it was pretty goddam traumatic as they tried to get it out…and it got infected. As others have said if it’s one that’s in deep it’s quite a process. It also hurt A LOT very quickly and I wouldn’t have been able to drive home even though I had no form of sedative or gas. The pain was pretty full on.
Had it done, wasn’t so bad.
Had mine done at the start of the year. Didn’t feel a thing. Was done in 20minutes. I thought it was going to be way worse.
It was pretty good actually.
Everyone deals with the pain differently as every extraction and every body will be different. I had my top 2 wisdoms removed and wish I had been knocked out for it. It wasn't painful, but feeling the pressure of someone leveraging teeth out of my skull was very unpleasant. I'd rather go through child birth again. Recovery- totally fine. Gave me some strong pain killers and I was at work the next day. Trust your dentist and ask them to write down the after care instructions they provide.
Had 4 pulled in the chair under local.
Few hours later the gf visited me at home to see how I was going.....had a naughty....life will find a way....just keep a bucket next to the bed for spit.
I had my lower two, which were both impacted, done under local by a specialist in 1979 - the year I got married. If the teeth are straight without complex root structures, it should be easy. But with impacted teeth (running sideways), he had to chip away at bone and I clearly remember the blood flowing through a tube over my head. My father took me home when it was finished and I remember my lips slipping over one another (as I couldn't feel them) allowing blood to drip from my mouth on the kitchen floor. At around 8.00pm, one of the cavities did not stop bleeding so I called up the specialist and he came out to the house and stitched it for me (and it was a stormy night). What a champion! (Dr Akers, probably retired by now). This all happened on a Thursday night, and I was back to work on the following Tuesday. On the weekend, I ate nothing but the inside of custard tarts and mashed up peas. The pain was there for a few days after the anaesthetic wore off, but it was liveable with strong pain killers. As an aside, I swallowed a lot of blood during the procedure and subsequently went to my GP as my larynx got very irritated. What fun!
Yeah it was fine no troubles but ymmv everyone's teeth roots are different
Yes. On 3 separate occasions. first was infected but taken out at my absolute insistence. Nightmare fuel 0/10. Second had an infection cleared up first but took twice as long. Also awful 0/10. 3rd was both top wisdoms. Done super quick - no bother at all really.
I had 2 back teeth removed in the chair. For one, the dentist put his knee on my chest :( that tooth socket was agony for 4 days. Last week I had all my teeth out in the chair, I was knocked out for it. A week later, I’ve had less pain than that one tooth. I feel the trauma of the knee added to it. Make sure they X-ray you and see if it is a straight forward removal or funky splayed roots like mine had.
Yep. They give you Ativan and it knocks you out. I didn't remember a thing. General anesthetic was way too expensive so I went local plus the Ativan. Got all 4 removed at once.
I was given codeine for after and the pain wasn't too intolerable while I was healing. Just aching. Annoying mainly. And your face is swollen for days. I took a week off work to recover, but I probably still could have worked. I just remember mostly being tired. And puffy. Looked like a fucking Guinea pig with puffy cheeks.
Are you already on antibiotics? However they are taken out, you do need antibiotics. I know someone who recently had their WT taken out and went several days afterwards without antibiotics. It is a risky and painful thing to do.
I have had 3 removed in a chair. Drove to work right after one. Eye was a bit lazy though
Yes I had all mine out while awake in the chair, I only had temazepam to help me feel more relaxed. Took an hour or so, had all 4 removed and I only felt slight pain when the needles with the local anesthetic went in and tugging or pressure but no pain throughout the procedure. Worst thing was that thing that helps keep your mouth open, but I could raise my hand and take a break whenever I wanted. You can also hear drilling etc. I also had a TV above on the roof to watch to distract me. This was about 5-7 years ago (can't remember) through DB dental. Think I paid $500-800 out of pocket with HBF. Your mouth will be numb for hours after and you'll likely have some swelling and need to eat very soft foods for a few days. I needed to see my GP for stronger pain killers afterwards as I had additional pain from needing to go back and get re-stitched that same day as they'd come out. They said it was very rare and something to do with my saliva but because I was already tender and sore, getting the needles to numb me again really sucked!
yeah, there was no pain but heaps of blood
It’s fine, they numb you up good before going in. You can feel the pressure (not pain!) but definitely not pleasant. They should give you enough pain relief so you’re comfortable over the next few days too.
I had one in the chair and the experience led to the other three under general. My teeth were wedged right in there and I was in pain for days after the local. Near to zero pain after the general.
All four. It was fine. Like not the most fun, but not painful or anything during the process. They weren’t impacted, but the dentist said it was a difficult one. Pain and swelling for a few days after. I think it was done on a Friday and I took 2 days off the next week. Back to totally normal in like 2 weeks.
I had 3 wisdom teeth and 2 normal teeth removed under local. Guy had his knee on my chest to get some of them out. I was 22 at the time. It’s not the teeth pulling that’s the problem. It’s the recovery. The pain and the swelling. And trying to eat was a nightmare.
I had all 4 done in one hit, local only, was in and out in 20 minutes, almost no pain for the days after. Was back at work that afternoon. Don't know if I got lucky or had a particularly good dentist! Can't remember the name of the place but i remember it was on reisly st or nearby garden city
I have had one removed - lower left.
It wasnt painful but it was...weird. I could hear the tools scrap along my other teeth as the dentist was getting them into place, i could feel my head being roated from him pulling the tooth but i couldnt feel the pressure that was making my head rotate.
Apparent the roots of the tooth were long enough that the tooth couldnt come out in one piece, so the dentist had to break it to pull it out, so i could gear the tooth breaking but not feel anything.
yep, had all pulled under local, no dramas at all. Twilight is better though if you can, won't remember anything and it's a lot better experience.
I've had all mine done under General Anesthetic. Pretty sure it worked out cheaper due to it being a hospital procedure under my insurance.
Had 4 removed under local in 1 session. Only 1 was difficult to remove and I had pain for like 4 days. You won't feel the pain on the chair only when the local wears off
Yes
Left side top and bottom at one go (M50).
Top would not come out.
The dentist had the tooth in pliers or whatever tool they use and was rocking back and forth for a very long time. She was literally sweating. This was very hard work for her. The sweat was dripping on me from her brow. She had one knee on the chair next to my shoulder.
Her assistant was trying to hold my head still as I struggled to keep my head steady with just the muscles in my neck.
They stopped when the local started to wear off to let a top up take effect and then it all started again. But perhaps only another 10 minutes of rocking back and forth and then it came out.
The bottom one I didn't even notice. It came out very easily.
I never went back to that dentist after that.
had al four taken out in the chair and it went reasonably well. a lot of pain and inflammation for a week or so after and a bruise on my chest like he was putting his knee on my chest while pulling them out.
Yes. Used a chisel to break them in half because roots wrapped around jaw. Two at a time
I had three taken out on separate visits by local anesthetic. I did them each on a Friday arvo and was fine for work on Monday. Was working retail so couldn’t take time off.
I woke up when the last one was only half extracted his elbows were pushing into my chest and the sound was unforgettable!!! Must say that was an interesting experience!!!
I only had 2 out but under twilight sedation I highly recommended it because I hardly remember anything but didn't feel groggy afterwards
Had all 4 done under local, I have very low pain threshold and a fear of needles so it was unpleasant, but absolutely turned out fine, definitely don't remember it being too painful or anything. Was a bit of pain for a few days but not nearly as bad as I was lead to believe, a day of eating yoghurt and being hungry and then alright mostly. Take the pain killers they prescribe you afterwards and have a plan for what to eat for a few days (shortbread biscuits are good in the yoghurt because they go soft but are improvement over just the one same thing).
Yes it was fine. Don't remember much pain after local wore off.
Just make sure you have panadol or some such painkiller at home. I tried going without, big mistake.
My wife had one done last year. First dentist said it would be impossible and quoted for the surgical option which we couldn't afford at the time.
Went to the same practice but a different dentist shortly after and she said it would be fine, turns out she's a better dentist haha. Apparently no worse than any other trip and she was home within an hour.
I had all mine under local... quite some time ago now.
Pain was bearable and only significant for a few hours BUT, and I cannot stress this enough, be careful what you eat for a day or two.
Had steak a few hours after surgery... it did not end well.
Also consider only having one done. If you have both bottom ones done together you may have to be mindful of how you eat for some time.
Had 1 done, had the day off work, got real bad heartburn from all the blood running into my stomach, bit lightheaded, not painful. Don’t eat rice or nuts afterwards
Yep...sounds gross
My brother got his done in the chair. Think he did it over two visits. Seemed to be OK, just eat soft foods for a week and keep up with the pain meds and ice for swelling
Yes. I had no pain at any point, just a weird scraping sensation and discomfort, and the area was bleeding for several hours later that night.
I had both on one side out a couple years ago at the Applecross Dentist, in the chair with a local. Barely felt the top one, and didn't feel the bottom one come out at all, didn't even realise it was done til the dentist told me. It was a little sore for a couple days but easily managed with mild painkillers.
Assuming they are out of the gum it's fine, doesn't hurt. Had 2 out, one the dentist basically smashed to pieces as it was falling apart already.
Annoying part was only that I lost the blood clot, you get instructions on how to protect it. Had to go back to get the process started again, it's called dry socket, was more painful than the extraction.
Yep. 1998. Noosa QLD. Dentist regaled me with stories of him doing PNG highland tribes teeth with no anaesthetic.
He gave me a local and had them out in 15 minutes. Simply amazing.
I've have 3 done one separate occasions in the chair, no sedation. It wasn't any problem. I would ask for a wedge to bite in though because holding your mouth open for long periods is the most painful part of the procedure.
I had one wisdom tooth that was an absolute struggle to get out. The dentist had to cut the gum away and shave out some jaw bone so that she had space to lever the tooth out. Still didn't have much pain afterwards. Hardly used any of the codeine she gave me.
Got 2 removed under local in a CBD clinic, was able to get the train home afterwards with not talking.
Had mine done. Procedure took about 90 minutes for 1 tooth. If you struggle to keep your mouth open, tell them at the start and they’ll put in little cushions so you can relax your jaw. I took pain killers straight after and that’s all that I required!
I got mine out (all 4) in 2017 or 2018. I honestly cannot remember much. First I was talking to the dentist, next I was waking up.
Many years ago. I had 1600 mg of ibuprofen at the onset and a local. This was the military and it was done in half an hour. I was eating steak and rice 2 hours later without any problems. Though others were not as happy with the meal selection.
Yes. I ended up with a black eye and swelling for days. Mine were very stuck though and it took a lot of force to pull them out. If I could do it over I would pay the money and get them out under general, but everyone is different. Most people are fine!
I got 2 taken out from my top jaw with a local, in the chair. Took about an hour and I walked the 3km home afterwards.
I plan to jog home from my vasectomy next lol
Yes all 4. I figured the recovery would be easier than a general as they wouldn’t be yanking as much. I also love going to the dentist.
Worst decision I’ve made. Top 2 took seconds to minutes. Easy as. Bottom left maybe 25 mins and bottom right 45 mins. They had to smash it into little bits. The sounds and tugging were bad, but fuck me the smell was next level.
Not really meant to smell burning enamel in the back of your nose. I then got dry socket in both the bottom teeth which was an absolute prick in its own right.
0/10 would not do again.
Yeap. All three of mine were removed with just local. The worst pain came afterwards for me.
I know pain levels and recovery times vary person to person. I have no memory how long recovery took. I think about 2 weeks + for the more complicated removal which involved some stitches. I like pudding so that helped with the food restrictions.
I only had one pulled. It honestly wasn't too bad. Local anaesthetic, antibiotics, and a script for Panadeine Forte and I was fine. Back at work the next day. Good luck!
Whatever you do, youll end up googling Dry Socket at least 400000 times
My friend had hers done a couple of days ago. She took Nurofen that night, but was surprised at how quick, easy and painless it was. I think it depends on what your tooth's roots look like, though.
Totally depends on size and position of the root. Between walk-in-the-park-went-to-work-after-an-hour (small straight roots) and very shitty (long horizontally impacted roots).
Yes. One was super easy and ready to come out. One was absolutely awful, required stitches and I could barely eat for days and was up to my eyeballs in codiene, felt like my face had been hit by a train.
May the odds be ever in your favour?
I had all mine out under local. They'll give you painkillers if there's any problems, but I didn't have any. It's all a pretty smooth procedure.
No thanks
I did. It was fine. They gave me some meds for home and prescriptions. I would recommend taking a week off though from work.
Had all four wisdom teeth out in one session and only got local anaesthetic. No pain killers for afterwards. Lived on soup for about 3 days.
Yes, had all mine out in the chair (defence). I wouldn't recommend it.
Yes! And happy gas. The only issue I had was I really didn’t like how the gas made me feel. I asked to cut it out!
Otherwise all went smoothly.
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Yes, the procedure was quite easy, and less painful than the recovery. I dont understand why anyone would need a general anaesthetic.
Same and rode my bicycle home afterwards but dentist frowned on that
It was like a demolition company in my mouth.
I had all 4 done at once, although under full anaesthetic.
My mouth was swollen and bruised like a football the next day. Was out with a mate and had a cop come and ask what I had been hit with.

Advice.... Get knocked out. Don't be me.

Had two removed with local. Don’t do it. The shattering noise of the tooth cracking and feeling him fishing around the cavity that was left to get the remaining fragments was awful. Came out drenched in sweat.

Don’t be a hero like I tried to be.

One easy one not easy at same time under local was fine. Pain was only a problem an hour before bed and they came out at midday. I don't like painkillers and didn't take any as it didn't feel necessary.

All four, on different occasions, including one that the dentist snapped and left the root in necessitating I go to an oral surgeon to get the root cut out, which was also under local. Take the next day off work and get some Panadeine Forte and you'll be right.

Had my wisdom teeth removed in the chair last week and I was completely fine 24h later.

If in Doubt go get some Panadol fort so you've got some strong pain relief when you get home.

Had one done this way and I won’t ever do it again. It didn’t hurt at the time it was being done (as they go hard on the local anaesthetic) but it was pretty goddam traumatic as they tried to get it out…and it got infected. As others have said if it’s one that’s in deep it’s quite a process. It also hurt A LOT very quickly and I wouldn’t have been able to drive home even though I had no form of sedative or gas. The pain was pretty full on.

Had it done, wasn’t so bad.

Had mine done at the start of the year. Didn’t feel a thing. Was done in 20minutes. I thought it was going to be way worse.

It was pretty good actually.

Everyone deals with the pain differently as every extraction and every body will be different. I had my top 2 wisdoms removed and wish I had been knocked out for it. It wasn't painful, but feeling the pressure of someone leveraging teeth out of my skull was very unpleasant. I'd rather go through child birth again. Recovery- totally fine. Gave me some strong pain killers and I was at work the next day. Trust your dentist and ask them to write down the after care instructions they provide.

Had 4 pulled in the chair under local.

Few hours later the gf visited me at home to see how I was going.....had a naughty....life will find a way....just keep a bucket next to the bed for spit.

I had my lower two, which were both impacted, done under local by a specialist in 1979 - the year I got married. If the teeth are straight without complex root structures, it should be easy. But with impacted teeth (running sideways), he had to chip away at bone and I clearly remember the blood flowing through a tube over my head. My father took me home when it was finished and I remember my lips slipping over one another (as I couldn't feel them) allowing blood to drip from my mouth on the kitchen floor. At around 8.00pm, one of the cavities did not stop bleeding so I called up the specialist and he came out to the house and stitched it for me (and it was a stormy night). What a champion! (Dr Akers, probably retired by now). This all happened on a Thursday night, and I was back to work on the following Tuesday. On the weekend, I ate nothing but the inside of custard tarts and mashed up peas. The pain was there for a few days after the anaesthetic wore off, but it was liveable with strong pain killers. As an aside, I swallowed a lot of blood during the procedure and subsequently went to my GP as my larynx got very irritated. What fun!

Yeah it was fine no troubles but ymmv everyone's teeth roots are different

Yes. On 3 separate occasions. first was infected but taken out at my absolute insistence. Nightmare fuel 0/10. Second had an infection cleared up first but took twice as long. Also awful 0/10. 3rd was both top wisdoms. Done super quick - no bother at all really.

I had 2 back teeth removed in the chair. For one, the dentist put his knee on my chest :( that tooth socket was agony for 4 days. Last week I had all my teeth out in the chair, I was knocked out for it. A week later, I’ve had less pain than that one tooth. I feel the trauma of the knee added to it. Make sure they X-ray you and see if it is a straight forward removal or funky splayed roots like mine had.

Yep. They give you Ativan and it knocks you out. I didn't remember a thing. General anesthetic was way too expensive so I went local plus the Ativan. Got all 4 removed at once.

I was given codeine for after and the pain wasn't too intolerable while I was healing. Just aching. Annoying mainly. And your face is swollen for days. I took a week off work to recover, but I probably still could have worked. I just remember mostly being tired. And puffy. Looked like a fucking Guinea pig with puffy cheeks.

Are you already on antibiotics? However they are taken out, you *do* need antibiotics. I know someone who recently had their WT taken out and went several days afterwards without antibiotics. It is a risky and painful thing to do.

I have had 3 removed in a chair. Drove to work right after one. Eye was a bit lazy though

Yes I had all mine out while awake in the chair, I only had temazepam to help me feel more relaxed. Took an hour or so, had all 4 removed and I only felt slight pain when the needles with the local anesthetic went in and tugging or pressure but no pain throughout the procedure. Worst thing was that thing that helps keep your mouth open, but I could raise my hand and take a break whenever I wanted. You can also hear drilling etc. I also had a TV above on the roof to watch to distract me. This was about 5-7 years ago (can't remember) through DB dental. Think I paid $500-800 out of pocket with HBF. Your mouth will be numb for hours after and you'll likely have some swelling and need to eat very soft foods for a few days. I needed to see my GP for stronger pain killers afterwards as I had additional pain from needing to go back and get re-stitched that same day as they'd come out. They said it was very rare and something to do with my saliva but because I was already tender and sore, getting the needles to numb me again really sucked!

yeah, there was no pain but heaps of blood

It’s fine, they numb you up good before going in. You can feel the pressure (not pain!) but definitely not pleasant. They should give you enough pain relief so you’re comfortable over the next few days too.

I had one in the chair and the experience led to the other three under general. My teeth were wedged right in there and I was in pain for days after the local. Near to zero pain after the general.

All four. It was fine. Like not the most fun, but not painful or anything during the process. They weren’t impacted, but the dentist said it was a difficult one. Pain and swelling for a few days after. I think it was done on a Friday and I took 2 days off the next week. Back to totally normal in like 2 weeks.

I had 3 wisdom teeth and 2 normal teeth removed under local. Guy had his knee on my chest to get some of them out. I was 22 at the time. It’s not the teeth pulling that’s the problem. It’s the recovery. The pain and the swelling. And trying to eat was a nightmare.

I had all 4 done in one hit, local only, was in and out in 20 minutes, almost no pain for the days after. Was back at work that afternoon. Don't know if I got lucky or had a particularly good dentist! Can't remember the name of the place but i remember it was on reisly st or nearby garden city

I have had one removed - lower left.

It wasnt painful but it was...weird. I could hear the tools scrap along my other teeth as the dentist was getting them into place, i could feel my head being roated from him pulling the tooth but i couldnt feel the pressure that was making my head rotate.

Apparent the roots of the tooth were long enough that the tooth couldnt come out in one piece, so the dentist had to break it to pull it out, so i could gear the tooth breaking but not feel anything.

yep, had all pulled under local, no dramas at all. Twilight is better though if you can, won't remember anything and it's a lot better experience.

I've had all mine done under General Anesthetic. Pretty sure it worked out cheaper due to it being a hospital procedure under my insurance.

Had 4 removed under local in 1 session. Only 1 was difficult to remove and I had pain for like 4 days. You won't feel the pain on the chair only when the local wears off

Yes

Left side top and bottom at one go (M50).

Top would not come out.

The dentist had the tooth in pliers or whatever tool they use and was rocking back and forth for a very long time. She was literally sweating. This was very hard work for her. The sweat was dripping on me from her brow. She had one knee on the chair next to my shoulder.

Her assistant was trying to hold my head still as I struggled to keep my head steady with just the muscles in my neck.

They stopped when the local started to wear off to let a top up take effect and then it all started again. But perhaps only another 10 minutes of rocking back and forth and then it came out.

The bottom one I didn't even notice. It came out very easily.

I never went back to that dentist after that.

had al four taken out in the chair and it went reasonably well. a lot of pain and inflammation for a week or so after and a bruise on my chest like he was putting his knee on my chest while pulling them out.

Yes. Used a chisel to break them in half because roots wrapped around jaw. Two at a time

I had three taken out on separate visits by local anesthetic. I did them each on a Friday arvo and was fine for work on Monday. Was working retail so couldn’t take time off.

I woke up when the last one was only half extracted his elbows were pushing into my chest and the sound was unforgettable!!! Must say that was an interesting experience!!!

I only had 2 out but under twilight sedation I highly recommended it because I hardly remember anything but didn't feel groggy afterwards

Had all 4 done under local, I have very low pain threshold and a fear of needles so it was unpleasant, but absolutely turned out fine, definitely don't remember it being too painful or anything. Was a bit of pain for a few days but not nearly as bad as I was lead to believe, a day of eating yoghurt and being hungry and then alright mostly. Take the pain killers they prescribe you afterwards and have a plan for what to eat for a few days (shortbread biscuits are good in the yoghurt because they go soft but are improvement over just the one same thing).

Yes it was fine. Don't remember much pain after local wore off.

Just make sure you have panadol or some such painkiller at home. I tried going without, big mistake.

My wife had one done last year. First dentist said it would be impossible and quoted for the surgical option which we couldn't afford at the time.

Went to the same practice but a different dentist shortly after and she said it would be fine, turns out she's a better dentist haha. Apparently no worse than any other trip and she was home within an hour.

I had all mine under local... quite some time ago now.

Pain was bearable and only significant for a few hours BUT, and I cannot stress this enough, be careful what you eat for a day or two.

Had steak a few hours after surgery... it did not end well.

Also consider only having one done. If you have both bottom ones done together you may have to be mindful of how you eat for some time.

Had 1 done, had the day off work, got real bad heartburn from all the blood running into my stomach, bit lightheaded, not painful. Don’t eat rice or nuts afterwards

Yep...sounds gross

My brother got his done in the chair. Think he did it over two visits. Seemed to be OK, just eat soft foods for a week and keep up with the pain meds and ice for swelling

Yes. I had no pain at any point, just a weird scraping sensation and discomfort, and the area was bleeding for several hours later that night.

I had both on one side out a couple years ago at the Applecross Dentist, in the chair with a local. Barely felt the top one, and didn't feel the bottom one come out at all, didn't even realise it was done til the dentist told me. It was a little sore for a couple days but easily managed with mild painkillers.

Assuming they are out of the gum it's fine, doesn't hurt. Had 2 out, one the dentist basically smashed to pieces as it was falling apart already.

Annoying part was only that I lost the blood clot, you get instructions on how to protect it. Had to go back to get the process started again, it's called dry socket, was more painful than the extraction.

Yep. 1998. Noosa QLD. Dentist regaled me with stories of him doing PNG highland tribes teeth with no anaesthetic.

He gave me a local and had them out in 15 minutes. Simply amazing.

I've have 3 done one separate occasions in the chair, no sedation. It wasn't any problem. I would ask for a wedge to bite in though because holding your mouth open for long periods is the most painful part of the procedure.

I had one wisdom tooth that was an absolute struggle to get out. The dentist had to cut the gum away and shave out some jaw bone so that she had space to lever the tooth out. Still didn't have much pain afterwards. Hardly used any of the codeine she gave me.

Got 2 removed under local in a CBD clinic, was able to get the train home afterwards with not talking.

Had mine done. Procedure took about 90 minutes for 1 tooth. If you struggle to keep your mouth open, tell them at the start and they’ll put in little cushions so you can relax your jaw. I took pain killers straight after and that’s all that I required!

I got mine out (all 4) in 2017 or 2018. I honestly cannot remember much. First I was talking to the dentist, next I was waking up.

Many years ago. I had 1600 mg of ibuprofen at the onset and a local. This was the military and it was done in half an hour. I was eating steak and rice 2 hours later without any problems. Though others were not as happy with the meal selection.

Yes. I ended up with a black eye and swelling for days. Mine were very stuck though and it took a lot of force to pull them out. If I could do it over I would pay the money and get them out under general, but everyone is different. Most people are fine!

I got 2 taken out from my top jaw with a local, in the chair. Took about an hour and I walked the 3km home afterwards.

I plan to jog home from my vasectomy next lol

Yes all 4. I figured the recovery would be easier than a general as they wouldn’t be yanking as much. I also love going to the dentist.

Worst decision I’ve made. Top 2 took seconds to minutes. Easy as. Bottom left maybe 25 mins and bottom right 45 mins. They had to smash it into little bits. The sounds and tugging were bad, but fuck me the smell was next level.

Not really meant to smell burning enamel in the back of your nose. I then got dry socket in both the bottom teeth which was an absolute prick in its own right.

0/10 would not do again.

Yeap. All three of mine were removed with just local. The worst pain came afterwards for me.

I know pain levels and recovery times vary person to person. I have no memory how long recovery took. I think about 2 weeks + for the more complicated removal which involved some stitches. I like pudding so that helped with the food restrictions.

I only had one pulled. It honestly wasn't too bad. Local anaesthetic, antibiotics, and a script for Panadeine Forte and I was fine. Back at work the next day. Good luck!

Whatever you do, youll end up googling Dry Socket at least 400000 times

My friend had hers done a couple of days ago. She took Nurofen that night, but was surprised at how quick, easy and painless it was. I think it depends on what your tooth's roots look like, though.

Totally depends on size and position of the root. Between walk-in-the-park-went-to-work-after-an-hour (small straight roots) and very shitty (long horizontally impacted roots).

Yes. One was super easy and ready to come out. One was absolutely awful, required stitches and I could barely eat for days and was up to my eyeballs in codiene, felt like my face had been hit by a train.

May the odds be ever in your favour?

I had all mine out under local. They'll give you painkillers if there's any problems, but I didn't have any. It's all a pretty smooth procedure.

No thanks

I did. It was fine. They gave me some meds for home and prescriptions. I would recommend taking a week off though from work.

Had all four wisdom teeth out in one session and only got local anaesthetic. No pain killers for afterwards. Lived on soup for about 3 days.

Yes, had all mine out in the chair (defence). I wouldn't recommend it.

Yes! And happy gas. The only issue I had was I really didn’t like how the gas made me feel. I asked to cut it out!

Otherwise all went smoothly.

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Yes, the procedure was quite easy, and less painful than the recovery. I dont understand why anyone would need a general anaesthetic.

Same and rode my bicycle home afterwards but dentist frowned on that

It was like a demolition company in my mouth.

I had all 4 done at once, although under full anaesthetic.

My mouth was swollen and bruised like a football the next day. Was out with a mate and had a cop come and ask what I had been hit with.