where the teeth used to be? Am I looking at stitches or bone...using a mirror and a flashlight?
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Probably stitches.
Sounds like stitches. If it's bothering you, you dentist can trim them for you. Or they come off on their own. Try not to touch it too much with your tongue. =)
Sunday, October 25, 2009
When you get your wisdom teeth pulled at the dentist does it hurt? What do they give you to not feel it?
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well i heard that it hurts a lot and they dont do anything. it goes away after a while.
Some people get IV sedation when its done (knocked out), others get shots of novacaine, like I did.It didn't hurt while it was being done, but it was a bit uncomfortable after the novacaine wore off. I took some painkillers and pretty much slept for the next couple of days.
When I had mine done, all 4 at once, I remember going in and then the doc gives you a shot. Depending on the type of anesthetic you get you probably won't feel it. I woke up in my bed at home. The only part that sucks is after. It took about 4 days until I was able to eat normally. Good luck.
Usually, they surgically remove wisdom teeth, with local or general anesthesia (staying awake with pain killers, or being put to sleep). I had mine removed when I was about 18. I stayed awake through the procedure. The worst part was getting multiple shots of pain killer, but once the pain killer set in, I couldn't feel anything but pressure. It only took about 15 minutes and I was on my way home. It took me a few days to feel back to normal again, and I had to be careful to keep the areas clean so I didn't get an infeciton.
I had mine out %26 was given "happy gas" which made me go off in space. Warning:::: Don't drink from a straw whatever you do (they'll advise you on this) or you'll get dry socket %26 that's the worst pain I had ever felt (I've given birth since %26 now the wisdom teeth is the 2nd worst).
They give you novacaine, a nerve numbing liquid that is injected into the gums or back of the mouth. The inital needle may hurt, but as you get your teeth pulled, you shouldn't feel very much but your mouth being worked on. I know though after the novacaine wears off, you mouth will ache and be swollen. Rest and your body will heal and do the rest.
Hey dip face...have a carrot dip face!!
I had all 4 of mine pulled when I was 18 years old. I am now 38. They put me to sleep for mine. I do remember having some pain once the pain meds wore off. The part I hated was not being able to eat solids food for a few days. If they are doing only 1 or 2 teeth they may not put you to sleep. I think it really depends on the dentist.
I had all 4 of mine taken out at the same time. None were impacted. I was awake, but I did get lots of novicane shots to numb everything up. I was pretty suprized that after all the horror stories I heard, it was not nearly as bad as I thought. My dentist was great. He gave me a valium to take the night before, so I came in pretty relaxed, and I did get a little (laughing gas) just prior to all those novicane shots. But I was awake for the whole thing. You do feel pressure and kinda tugging, but I felt NO PAIN during. The only thing that that was a bit disturbing was every now and again I would hear a little pop or crack...I remember thinking ewwwww..and I'm glad I didnt feel that. He did perscribe for me like 10 pain pills to take if I needed. I did take one just as I was feeling the novicane wearing off so that I would be covered. I took it more out of fear that It would really hurt. However, the rest of the time I just took plain tylonal if it got to aching. I did end up with dry socket in my lower jaw. So it was more bothersome to go to the dentist every other day to get that looked at and "patched", but the tylonal handled any discomfort from that. I had the 4 wisdom teeth removed in the afternoon and I was back to work the next day ( my jaw was a bit swollen) but I was able to function at my job just fine. Hope this helps! Good Luck
I took mines out a month ago while sleeping. It was general anesthesia (iv). I didn't feel a thing and don't remember much. It's funny because I went in w/them and when I woke up they were gone. Felt like a long sleep and a little loopy when I woke up. They hurt a little bit for about a week and ate only soft foods but the pain meds are great. Took about a week and a half and I was able to eat normally and no more pain. Good luck!
When you get your wisdom teeth cut out, do you really have to wait about 5 days to brush your teeth?
And also how long do you have to wait to be able to eat or drink anything? And how do you clean your wounds back there without hurting anything?
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This answer is at the Web MD site too. Avoid rubbing the area with your tongue or touching it with your fingers. Continue to brush your teeth and tongue carefully.
no u can brush ur teeth in fact u need to so u can cut down on the bacteria in ur mouth less risk of infection. Just dont brush back there okay
Just go home and brush where it was pulled vigorously right away. Waiting is for sissies.
I brushed my teeth the next time I was awake, I was just very tender with it and didn't scrub.I was drinking the next day and I ate soft foods w/in 2 days. It isn't as bad as people make it sound, but you do want to be tender with that area for a few days.
different people are different -- my brother had a really bad time of it -- i had a horrible time getting them pulled out but was eating the day after.
If it's anything like when I had pieces of bone chiseled out of my jaw to remove all four of my wisdom teeth, you won't even think about brushing. I could barely open my mouth wide enough to fit a straw inside for a week.
I just brushed the front of my mouth for a while, maybe starting on the second day out. The eating part was kind of annoying... I wasn't eating normal food for over a week, I think, and I got really impatient! ;) BUT, it does give you an excuse to eat lots of ice cream and top ramen.
I wouldn't clean your wounds - leave them alone!! They'll do much better without fussing around them to open them up again. Good luck! It's really okay. Your jaws prolly won't open very far for a while (I had trouble even getting spoon in :) but other than that, it is all right.
No you should brush your teeth - BUT NOT YOUR INCISIONS. rinse with salt water, GENTELY -, and eating you can do - you just need to be mindful of chewing at the incision site - I would suggest soft foods - scrambled eggs , soup and Jell-O for a few days - mostly because it's easier to not slip up and chomp down on something hard in that tender area. Remember that foods too hat or cold may hurt too. when you have this done your dentist should give you very detailed instructions and also if over the counter meds are not enough he/she may prescribe something for the pain. Also some times dentists, depending on your individual situation, may prescribe antibiotics.
You'll be fine -
I had to have both my top ones cut out and the healing process wasn't as long or a bad as I'd though it would be.We always seem to make ourselves more scared of the dentist than we need to be don't we..?The one big thing though is DON'T SMOKE ! ! ! ! !
there is a condition called dry socket - that hurts like hell and the smoking and the sucking on cigs can cause this - go without them if you smoke because from what I have heard this is worse than an abscessed infected tooth.
Where did you get that information? After 24 hours after extraction, as long as there is no bleeding (if there still is call your DDS...asap!)you can brush your teeth. Just be careful not to brush extraction site, obviously. Your mouth and your teeth need to be clean to ensure that bacteria does not build up in the mouth. The first 24 hours after extraction do not eat hot,spicy or course foods. Do not drink hot liquids or alcohol, either, as it will loosen scabs and promote bleeding. No straws either, as it will loosen scab also. Eat soft foods...scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes. ice cream, etc. and that can be eaten when there is no obvious bleeding.4-8 hours after surgery. It depends on the individual, though.and if you are having a local anesthesia or a general one...which puts you to sleep during the surgery. Needless to say...good luck!
I brushed the first night w/o toothpaste and didn't brush the tooth next to the holes. The second day, I use a bit of toothpaste. I didn't use reg mouthwash until about 5 days later. I used the warm salt water rinse the surgeon recommended. A teaspoon to a large glass. I did this morning/night and after meals. Be gentle though. You don't want to dislodge the clot. Swish it around by moving your head and let it dribble out, no spitting.
I stuck to an all soft diet for the first 5 days. Jello, soup, mash potatoes, ice cream, oatmeal, and porridge. I built up to rice, soft tacos, and noodles. Fully back to my reg diet (meat) in about a week and a half. Keep up with the meds the doc gives and the pain isn't so bad. Good luck!
Of course not! Brush your teeth with CARE! Not over the extraction area, but everywhere else is fine. Do not rinse or spit the first 24 hrs, it causes more bleeding. After 24 hrs, you should be able to rinse with water, (no mouthwash right away, it's too abrasive).
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This answer is at the Web MD site too. Avoid rubbing the area with your tongue or touching it with your fingers. Continue to brush your teeth and tongue carefully.
no u can brush ur teeth in fact u need to so u can cut down on the bacteria in ur mouth less risk of infection. Just dont brush back there okay
Just go home and brush where it was pulled vigorously right away. Waiting is for sissies.
I brushed my teeth the next time I was awake, I was just very tender with it and didn't scrub.I was drinking the next day and I ate soft foods w/in 2 days. It isn't as bad as people make it sound, but you do want to be tender with that area for a few days.
different people are different -- my brother had a really bad time of it -- i had a horrible time getting them pulled out but was eating the day after.
If it's anything like when I had pieces of bone chiseled out of my jaw to remove all four of my wisdom teeth, you won't even think about brushing. I could barely open my mouth wide enough to fit a straw inside for a week.
I just brushed the front of my mouth for a while, maybe starting on the second day out. The eating part was kind of annoying... I wasn't eating normal food for over a week, I think, and I got really impatient! ;) BUT, it does give you an excuse to eat lots of ice cream and top ramen.
I wouldn't clean your wounds - leave them alone!! They'll do much better without fussing around them to open them up again. Good luck! It's really okay. Your jaws prolly won't open very far for a while (I had trouble even getting spoon in :) but other than that, it is all right.
No you should brush your teeth - BUT NOT YOUR INCISIONS. rinse with salt water, GENTELY -, and eating you can do - you just need to be mindful of chewing at the incision site - I would suggest soft foods - scrambled eggs , soup and Jell-O for a few days - mostly because it's easier to not slip up and chomp down on something hard in that tender area. Remember that foods too hat or cold may hurt too. when you have this done your dentist should give you very detailed instructions and also if over the counter meds are not enough he/she may prescribe something for the pain. Also some times dentists, depending on your individual situation, may prescribe antibiotics.
You'll be fine -
I had to have both my top ones cut out and the healing process wasn't as long or a bad as I'd though it would be.We always seem to make ourselves more scared of the dentist than we need to be don't we..?The one big thing though is DON'T SMOKE ! ! ! ! !
there is a condition called dry socket - that hurts like hell and the smoking and the sucking on cigs can cause this - go without them if you smoke because from what I have heard this is worse than an abscessed infected tooth.
Where did you get that information? After 24 hours after extraction, as long as there is no bleeding (if there still is call your DDS...asap!)you can brush your teeth. Just be careful not to brush extraction site, obviously. Your mouth and your teeth need to be clean to ensure that bacteria does not build up in the mouth. The first 24 hours after extraction do not eat hot,spicy or course foods. Do not drink hot liquids or alcohol, either, as it will loosen scabs and promote bleeding. No straws either, as it will loosen scab also. Eat soft foods...scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes. ice cream, etc. and that can be eaten when there is no obvious bleeding.4-8 hours after surgery. It depends on the individual, though.and if you are having a local anesthesia or a general one...which puts you to sleep during the surgery. Needless to say...good luck!
I brushed the first night w/o toothpaste and didn't brush the tooth next to the holes. The second day, I use a bit of toothpaste. I didn't use reg mouthwash until about 5 days later. I used the warm salt water rinse the surgeon recommended. A teaspoon to a large glass. I did this morning/night and after meals. Be gentle though. You don't want to dislodge the clot. Swish it around by moving your head and let it dribble out, no spitting.
I stuck to an all soft diet for the first 5 days. Jello, soup, mash potatoes, ice cream, oatmeal, and porridge. I built up to rice, soft tacos, and noodles. Fully back to my reg diet (meat) in about a week and a half. Keep up with the meds the doc gives and the pain isn't so bad. Good luck!
Of course not! Brush your teeth with CARE! Not over the extraction area, but everywhere else is fine. Do not rinse or spit the first 24 hrs, it causes more bleeding. After 24 hrs, you should be able to rinse with water, (no mouthwash right away, it's too abrasive).
When you get your braces off, does the retainer hurt?
Im getting my braces off june 7th and i have a trip the next day, will the retainer hurt?
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The retainer doesn't really hurt at all, it's just more uncomfortable than anything...since you aren't used to it. I had a little trouble talking with it in, you just sound different. after wearing it for awhile you'll get used to it though. I Had those clear plastic retainers, but for my top teeth the retainer didn't really do its job. My top teeth starting shifting back so what they had to do is put braces back on my top teeth for a few months to get them back where they were and then they gave me a permanent retainer which i advise you get. That way you don't even have to worry about it. Good Luck!
Only if you try to put it in after not wearing it for a while. Otherwise, it's not like having the braces tightened, which I remember very well was pretty uncomfortable. Now, you're just trying to maintain your alignment.I have two permanents and they've never bothered me.
No it doesn't hurt, not like when you had to get the braces tightened. It is more annoying than anything, it makes you talk weird and you have to take it out when eating. A little advice though, don't stop using it. It is what keeps your teeth straight after the braces come off. I didn't and my teeth slipped back to where they were before I got braces and my parents were so mad at me because I waisted all that money.
If its the permanent one it does for a few days and if its the one that can come out it doesn't hurt but it feels funny for the first couple of days until you are used to it.
No, it didn't hurt. Just wear them all the time or as long as your Ortho recommends. Don't want them shifting. =) If you miss a day, your teeth might be sore when you put them back in. But nope, didn't hurt other than that. Good luck!
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The retainer doesn't really hurt at all, it's just more uncomfortable than anything...since you aren't used to it. I had a little trouble talking with it in, you just sound different. after wearing it for awhile you'll get used to it though. I Had those clear plastic retainers, but for my top teeth the retainer didn't really do its job. My top teeth starting shifting back so what they had to do is put braces back on my top teeth for a few months to get them back where they were and then they gave me a permanent retainer which i advise you get. That way you don't even have to worry about it. Good Luck!
Only if you try to put it in after not wearing it for a while. Otherwise, it's not like having the braces tightened, which I remember very well was pretty uncomfortable. Now, you're just trying to maintain your alignment.I have two permanents and they've never bothered me.
No it doesn't hurt, not like when you had to get the braces tightened. It is more annoying than anything, it makes you talk weird and you have to take it out when eating. A little advice though, don't stop using it. It is what keeps your teeth straight after the braces come off. I didn't and my teeth slipped back to where they were before I got braces and my parents were so mad at me because I waisted all that money.
If its the permanent one it does for a few days and if its the one that can come out it doesn't hurt but it feels funny for the first couple of days until you are used to it.
No, it didn't hurt. Just wear them all the time or as long as your Ortho recommends. Don't want them shifting. =) If you miss a day, your teeth might be sore when you put them back in. But nope, didn't hurt other than that. Good luck!
When you get clear braces, do the tiny brackets have to be clear or is it only the rubber bands?
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The brackets are clear, wires are silver, bands are whatever color you want. The brackets can yellow if you drink coffee, tea or cola.
They are much easier to clean than metal, you can see what you're doing.
i think the wires are clear. BUT they change color after a week. so its not worth the money. just get reg.
There are two kinds of braces that are not as visible. One is the kind that go behind the teeth. But those can be uncomfortable, and they only work for certain people.The other kind is the kind you are talking about. Yes, the brackets are clear, the wire can even be clear, and the rubber bands are definitely clear. The regular brackets are made of metal, and are very noticeable. The clear ones may discolor a bit, but they are MUCH LESS noticeable than dark, shiny metal! The clear kind are more expensive, but I got them when I had to wear braces, and I think they were completely worth it. In photographs of me, from back then, you can barely tell I have braces (you can see them, but your eye isn't drawn to them). However, in photographs of people with regular braces, that is the first thing your eye notices!
Well that really depends. Let's say you were to get regular braces, after you get them on you have to go monthly to get them checked up and adjusted. Each and everytime you go they'll ask you which color do you want the rubber bands. There is one that is clear, but from what my g/f told me if you were to get these it would be a bit of a hassle because they'll get dirty faster. You'll have to washing your mouth constantly in order to try and keep them as clear as possible. Now with what your saying, it also depends on what clear braces you're talking about, also the check up's when you have these are different than just the regular one's. Check these links out maybe they'll help. Hope this answer helps you out!
Hi! I got my braces February 14th 2007, and I just happened to get the clear colored ceramic ones!The wire is silver, hence that it's wire.The bracket, (the square looking thing on the tooth) is clear, I chose Pearl so it doesn't dye as quickly.The rubberbands, that go around the bracket to keep the wire in place, is clear, or any color you want.
Again, I chose Pearl so it doesn't dye as quickly.I advse you to chose Pearl if you get clear braces, they dye three time slower than if you were to get actual 'clear' braces. Don't worry, they give you that option because they're ceramics!I hope this answered your question, and also clear braces do not hurt as much and are well, funner and easier to clean!Good luck!
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The tiny brackets will have to be clear and I think that the rubber bands have to be clear.
When you get clear braces, can you get color bands to put on them?
When you get those clear, ceramic braces underneath the metal wire, can you still get color bands put on them?
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Yes. If you pay for clear braces i dont know why youd want to put color on them, but if that's what you like, rock on sister.
what kind of braces have a ceramic thing with wires. BRACES have BRACKETS, wires, and bands. INVISALIGN is a TRAY!
if you get clear braces with a metal wire you can still get colored ties... it just kind of defeats the purpose....
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Yes. If you pay for clear braces i dont know why youd want to put color on them, but if that's what you like, rock on sister.
what kind of braces have a ceramic thing with wires. BRACES have BRACKETS, wires, and bands. INVISALIGN is a TRAY!
if you get clear braces with a metal wire you can still get colored ties... it just kind of defeats the purpose....
When you get braces....when do u get them tighted,,,,?
like in how many weeks after you first get them on do u go get them tighted!
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Normally, it's about 4-5 weeks. That's how it is where I work and when I had braces my appointments were always about a month apart. You'll get moved up into bigger wires and that is what makes it feel tight.
I guess it depends on what dentist you go to.. But after I got my braces I went 2 weeks after to get them tightend!
I first got mine tightened about a month after i first got them on. Now it's become a regular thing were i go up to the orthodentists every month to get them tightened. After you get them tightened it will be sore for the next couple of days and you will probably be limited to the things you can eat (i could only eat soup whilst my teeth were sore). Sometimes aswell after you get them tightened they might start rubbing against the inside of you mouth. Your orthodentist will supply you with some wax or something to put on the brackets to prevent it from rubbing.Hope this helps!
after about 5-6 weeks.
You get them tightened every 4-6 weeks but sometimes they may make them sooner. You might also go in earlier if something goes wrong with ur braces (wire comes out, etc). You have to have at least 4-6 weeks before re-tightening so that your teeth can have time to move.
Usually every 4/5/6 weeks. Just had my first 'tightening' yesterday, it was 7 weeks since my brace day.
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Normally, it's about 4-5 weeks. That's how it is where I work and when I had braces my appointments were always about a month apart. You'll get moved up into bigger wires and that is what makes it feel tight.
I guess it depends on what dentist you go to.. But after I got my braces I went 2 weeks after to get them tightend!
I first got mine tightened about a month after i first got them on. Now it's become a regular thing were i go up to the orthodentists every month to get them tightened. After you get them tightened it will be sore for the next couple of days and you will probably be limited to the things you can eat (i could only eat soup whilst my teeth were sore). Sometimes aswell after you get them tightened they might start rubbing against the inside of you mouth. Your orthodentist will supply you with some wax or something to put on the brackets to prevent it from rubbing.Hope this helps!
after about 5-6 weeks.
You get them tightened every 4-6 weeks but sometimes they may make them sooner. You might also go in earlier if something goes wrong with ur braces (wire comes out, etc). You have to have at least 4-6 weeks before re-tightening so that your teeth can have time to move.
Usually every 4/5/6 weeks. Just had my first 'tightening' yesterday, it was 7 weeks since my brace day.
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