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Wisdom tooth removal no sedation

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Bookbandconfusion · 17/08/2020 10:48

I have a wisdom tooth removal booked tomorrow. I have two bottom impacted wisdom teeth, one on each side, one extremely near the nerve. I am a very nervous dental patient but nowhere, including the hospital, is doing sedation due to covid. I have 4mg of diazepam to take beforehand. Any positive stories to help me go though with it? I am on my 5th round of antibiotics now so I shouldn't really delay, especially as there seems to be no date for sedation coming back. All positive experiences appreciated!!!

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BashfulClam · 17/08/2020 11:02

Got mine done a few years back, e act same situation. I had sedation but you are semi conscious. You get numbef so you don’t feel anything at the time but it was quite horrible like any dental work. Take the diazepam and remind yourself that once it’s over no more pain.

Read up on how to prevent dry socket as that’s a risk and it’s apparently hell. I didn’t ‘swish my with salt water I just held it in my mouth then spat it out.

Get some codeine if you can, the pharmacy sell 8/500. Unfortunately I can’t take it but you will need it for the first day or so. Get mushy easy to eat food and soup.

It’s fine I recovered quickly, although I got an infection but it was easily managed. Within a week I was pretty much back to normal and now the ‘holes’ are completely healed. Honestly it’s not too bad.

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Bookbandconfusion · 17/08/2020 11:19

Ok thank you, that's a good shout on the codeine, I hadn't thought of that! Gosh dry socket does not sound like something I want to get!

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mathsmonster · 17/08/2020 11:27

My first and only dental treatment was the removal of a wisdom tooth. I had no sedation. It really was not that bad at all. I felt a bit odd afterwards, but neither the procedure or the aftermath were painful. The local anesthetic means that you do not feel anything. I know it sounds like it is going to be horrible, but I found the reality to be nowhere near as awful as I thought it would be.

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thirdfiddle · 17/08/2020 11:29

The numbing stuff is really really good. If anything hurts even slightly tell them and they'll give you more. You should just feel some tugging, and buzzing when they have to cut bits away. I had two out and the easier one was gone before I realised they'd properly started. The other one took a while but didn't hurt. Just concentrate on breathing steadily, that's your job, the rest is the dentist's problem. The dentist and nurse were ever so kind when i had mine done, and think of the relief when it's over!!

And after, keep a log of what painkillers you take when, so you know when you can take another.

NailsNeedDoing · 17/08/2020 11:37

Wisdom tooth removal isn’t as bad as it’s made out to be, and like you, I’m really nervous at the dentist and don’t go if I can help it. I’ve had it done twice, first time all I felt was pressure, like he was pushing on my tooth and then it popped out quickly. Second time was a bit harder and took a little longer but was pretty much the same.

Cinders22 · 17/08/2020 11:53

I also have dentist anxiety. I had 2 wisdom teeth removed without sedation, the area was numb so other than the pulling I couldn't really feel anything. I am not sure if you already having a coping strategy for the dentist, I always explain I am nervous and always close my eyes - I then try to focus on the radio (my dentist often has a radio playing) or try imagining I am on holiday and visualise lying on a beach and the sound of the sea etc. At worst I count, very slowly, reminding myself it will be over soon. Good luck for tomorrow.

LemonySippet · 17/08/2020 12:00

I had one taken out last week OP, I was in a huge panic beforehand as I usually have them done under sedation and I couldn't have it done at the normal specialist place so my normal dentist had to do it. It took longer to numb the area than it did to take the tooth out, it was just a lot of pushing and pulling but it didn't hurt.

I had cocodamol ready for when the anaesthetic wore off and I'm glad i did because I'm not going to lie, the pain was awful. I've rested loads and eaten very soft foods, plenty of salt rinses and get some straws to drink through. Ibuprofen is great for the days afterwards.

Stare at the ceiling and count backwards from 100 while it's happening. You can do this. Better out than in. I was totally hyperventilating and the nurse had to repeatedly ask if I was okay but I knew it had to come out. It was nowhere near as bad as I thought it would be.

I walked in there at 9.59 and was back in my car at 10.11am.

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Bookbandconfusion · 17/08/2020 13:46

Thank you everyone, those are very helpful and reassuring comments!!!

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Sienna9522 · 17/08/2020 14:02

I had my bottom left wisdom tooth taken out by an oral surgeon on Saturday morning. I’d been in agony for 3 weeks prior to it as it was broken and decayed. I was offered local or sedation but chose local as I planned to go to go to work straight after.

I didn’t feel any pain during the procedure and it was over in under 5 minutes. The numbness wore off after 3 or 4 hours and there was some minimal pain following. Aching jaw, soreness around the extraction site. Nothing that couldn’t be managed by paracetamol and Ibuprofen.

I’m now completely pain free on day 3. Just follow the after care instructions to try and prevent dry root and you will be absolutely fine OP. Good luck.

Haggisfish · 17/08/2020 14:06

I’m a total anxious bean but managed an extraction without sedation. I asked before they started if they could stop if I raised
My hand which they did, apart from one very quick part-they explained why they couldnt stop. There was a nurse who held my hand as well!

Sienna9522 · 17/08/2020 14:07

Also, someone mentioned drinking through a straw after the procedure. Do NOT do this! It can increase your chances of dry root because of the sucking motion. Having spoke to people who have had dry root, this is something you definitely want to avoid.

snowballer · 17/08/2020 14:11

@Sienna9522

100% agree - absolutely NO straws! In fact the info they'll give you will say just this. Vastly increases chances of dry socket which I can assure you is a window into hell. Far far worse than any pain I've ever experienced including child birth.

UpToonGirl · 17/08/2020 14:15

I had mine done a few years ago without sedation, tbh I found the local anaesthetic the worst bit but once it was done it was fine. Not the most pleasant sensation, especially as one of mine didn't want to come out!

Be careful with hot drinks after, I was pretty numb for quite a few hours.

afinetoothcomb · 17/08/2020 14:20

I truly understand your worries. I've always had sedation. I'm due to have a molar out on Thursday, it's broken at the gum line so it's difficult for them to grip. This is my 2nd visit as the first visit involved 5 injections and half an hour of tugging and digging. In the end the dentist had to stop as I was getting upset!! She also decided that the infection around the tooth was making things difficult so I had 5 days of antibiotics to take! In addition, my GP surgery gave me a prescription for 2 x diazapam tablets and some co-codamal to take afterwards. I found tapping on my thighs kept me calm for a while. It also helped counting the taps. Good luck.

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Bookbandconfusion · 17/08/2020 17:28

Right, no straws it is! Oh yes, I suppose no tea for a while, which is tricky as I run on about 5 cups a day!

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LittlePearl · 17/08/2020 17:30

It was years ago but absolutely fine. No problems at all. Good luck!

sobersides · 17/08/2020 17:50

Nothing fizzy either. The fizz can dislodge the blood clot and cause dry socket. Dry socket is to be avoided at all cost.

FabbyChix · 17/08/2020 18:08

Wasn’t sedated for mine can’t feel a thing after the injections

BeeyatchPlease · 17/08/2020 18:08

I had both too and bottom impacted wisdom removed 6 years ago with no sedation.
It was absolutely fine although I did end up with one half of my face swelling up like a hamster. Took a couple of days to ease off but it wasn't especially painful.
Definitely make sure you take all precautions so as to avoid dry socket, I believe that's excruciating so no straws, chewing gum, hot drinks or smoking.

NotExactlyHappyToHelp · 17/08/2020 19:30

I had a tricky wisdom tooth extracted last year. It was close to my facial nerves they said and very deeply rooted. No sedation just local.

It was fine. In some ways better than a filling as no horrible vibrating drill.

My dental surgeon told me not to brush my teeth at all for 24-48 hours to help prevent dry socket. If you must then rinse your mouth with tepid water. Hold it in your mouth and move your head don’t swish it around your mouth normally. Lean over the sink and let it dribble out. Avoid anything at all that creates pressure in your mouth. Also avoid hot/cold foods and anything ‘bitty’ like rice or soup with wee bits of veg. Worked for me.

changemynn · 17/08/2020 19:37

I’ve had three out - one deeply impacted, no sedation . All three required stitches . I have a bad reaction to midazolam so they refused to sedate me in case that happened again.

The first time was in hospital in 2012/2013ish, it was a bit daunting as there were seven people in the room for whatever reason but they were lovely . Took a very long time but I had someone holding hand on each side for the entire thing . It was very painful though - they had to do a lot of pushing down - but pain gone as soon as the tooth was out .

Second and third time I was in normal dentist and that was much easier and less scary - third one was out in minutes .

Heatherjayne1972 · 17/08/2020 19:38

I think you should tell them you’re nervous as soon as you arrive
It will be fine Don’t forget These dentists do this every day

Make sure you do whatever they suggest afterwards and ask what to do if you need to call to ask for advice tomorrow afternoon

It’s horrid but you’re going to be ok

Hippofrog · 17/08/2020 19:41

I had mine out without sedation. I took Arnica before the extraction and for a few days after. Also arnica gel on the outside of my cheek after. Had no swelling and minimal pain.

magicstar1 · 17/08/2020 19:52

I’ve had all four out without sedation...just a local anaesthetic. I had no problems at all...in fact the dentist had me laughing while he was pulling out the bottom one.
You’ll be fine OP.

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Bookbandconfusion · 17/08/2020 21:05

Thanks everyone :-) yes, one of mine is close to a nerve, apparently. I hope they just get rid of both at once, I'm not sure I can face this twice lol!

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