(Okay, yeah, I know they're called that for a reason. Still, at the moment it feels like "painful useless nuisance teeth" would be more apt
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My dentist did mention the possibility of having a wisdom tooth removed, as the pesky molar at the bottom right-hand corner is moving my teeth further forward a little out of place, but from what you've said... *shudder* Well, let's just say if it's not urgent, then there's no way I'm going for it.
I've never been afraid of the dentist, and I've never had any bad experiences personally, though I have been put off a little lately by some friends' horror stories. The first, like yourself, had to have a wisdom tooth removed, but also had to undergo a root canal operation. The serrated needles... *double shudder* The second was a more extreme case: her jaw had to be broken and re-set to fix an underbite. Metal plates were fixed into her lower jaw and she had to have her mouth wired shut for six weeks - meaning she could eat nothing but soup through a straw small enough to fit through the wires.
Never mind the horror stories, though. I hope you feel better soon! : )
Well, let's just say if it's not urgent, then there's no way I'm going for it.
I would suggest, though, that the question is not, "Is it urgent?", but rather, "Will it have to come out someday?" It's apparently a less difficult operation (leading to, hopefully, an easier recovery) if you're in your teens or early twenties (I'm 38).
If you have to go through it sometime, then it's probably best to just pick a time when you've got no pressing deadlines at work or school, when you've got family or somebody able to take care of you for the painful first 24 hours, and just get it over with.
I'm glad I didn't have my jaw out of commission for six weeks like your friend did, though! :-)
Also, if you have it done in your teen years you're probably still under your parents' insurance. It's much cheaper to have it done then, rather than putting it off 'til you're a broke college student or an almost broke 20-something.
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Urgh, Dr. C! I had mine done (plus four others---somehow, I inherited big teeth and a small jaw) at the age of 17. I remember waiting for the sedative to kick in, and then waking up face-down in a bowl of oatmeal the next day. Horrid experience. Avoid broccoli for the near future. Trust me on this one. Hope your jaw feels better soon
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My dentist did mention the possibility of having a wisdom tooth removed, as the pesky molar at the bottom right-hand corner is moving my teeth further forward a little out of place, but from what you've said... *shudder* Well, let's just say if it's not urgent, then there's no way I'm going for it.
I've never been afraid of the dentist, and I've never had any bad experiences personally, though I have been put off a little lately by some friends' horror stories. The first, like yourself, had to have a wisdom tooth removed, but also had to undergo a root canal operation. The serrated needles... *double shudder* The second was a more extreme case: her jaw had to be broken and re-set to fix an underbite. Metal plates were fixed into her lower jaw and she had to have her mouth wired shut for six weeks - meaning she could eat nothing but soup through a straw small enough to fit through the wires.
Never mind the horror stories, though. I hope you feel better soon! : )
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I would suggest, though, that the question is not, "Is it urgent?", but rather, "Will it have to come out someday?" It's apparently a less difficult operation (leading to, hopefully, an easier recovery) if you're in your teens or early twenties (I'm 38).
If you have to go through it sometime, then it's probably best to just pick a time when you've got no pressing deadlines at work or school, when you've got family or somebody able to take care of you for the painful first 24 hours, and just get it over with.
I'm glad I didn't have my jaw out of commission for six weeks like your friend did, though! :-)
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At least the Internet allows you a way to interact without talking!
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