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How bad is it having a tooth removed?

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QuebecBagnet · 11/07/2022 17:02

I think the dentists are going to offer this tomorrow, it’s been mooted before. They’ve done a deep filling, it hasn’t worked, they can’t fill anymore. No idea why a crown, etc isn’t an option but they said next step removal. Big, upper molar. I can’t eat on that side and it aches all the time.

when they filled it the local didn’t work till afterwards even though they gave me three shots. Once I was walking out my whole face was nicely numb but while they did it I could feel it. Which was bad enough but not sure I can stand being able to feel having a tooth out. If I ask to have it done at the hospital with sedation will they refer me?

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BlueKaftan · 11/07/2022 17:06

I think it depends on your roots. Ask to see the X-rays and then ask if it seems like a straightforward extraction. My roots are twisted in a lower molar but fairly straight in the upper molar that I had removed without discomfort after numbing. Best of luck!

ScarlettOHaraHamiltonKennedyButler · 11/07/2022 17:06

I have had a molar and wisdom tooth removed with just the numbing injections. It wasn't a pleasant experience but I didn't feel anything. My dentist has always had me wait in the waiting area for 15 or so mins after the injections to make sure they have worked before he begins.

My DH can't have the injections (well he can have them but they don't work on him so a bit pointless) and he has had a tooth removed with no pain relief he says it was painful but only for a moment. It was more relief that the pain had gone.

You can ask to be referred for sedation but might be a long wait.

Dissimilitude · 11/07/2022 17:10

It's not that bad. Not exactly pleasant, but bearable.

I had 4 molars removed for orthodontic reasons when I was about 15, they were done in 2 sessions, I think (maybe 4, I can't remember).

There's a lot of pressure as the dentist is extracting the tooth, but no pain as such. It's uncomfortable, but it's over pretty quick, and the pain after is manageable with normal painkillers.

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glasshalfsomething · 11/07/2022 17:11

It will never be as sore as the pain of bad toothache. Just keep that in mind. It’s what a dentist told me and I’m a very nervous patient. I had it done and the feeling was more of pressure than pain.

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 11/07/2022 17:13

I just removed there being tugging and a loud crack. That's when I was a kid. I need one out now, not looking forward to it but tooth is y favourable for a crown apparently.

ladydoris · 11/07/2022 17:16

It's never as bad as a toothache and it the second you feel the pain it's already over. That is worst case scenario. If you are well numbed yes pressure then you will have a slight pain for a few days in place. But again manageable with painkillers. Nothing like a toothache. They are good at their job OP.

purplecorkheart · 11/07/2022 17:18

When I had a broken molar tooth I was given two shots and made wait for about 15 mins in waiting room. When I went in he went to extract the tooth and the dentist decided to give me a third injection. The extraction process itself was way less difficiult than I thought it would be. My tooth had extermely long roots as well. Dentist asked me could be use the x-ray at a conference.

He rang my GP and got them to prescribe some strong painkillers but I really did not need them. I think I took one when I got home but didn't take anymore after that. All in all it was way less procedure than I expected and I have a dentist phobia.

Cally70 · 11/07/2022 17:19

I had a back molar removed 6 months ago. It had completely cracked vertically. The worst bit is the numbing injections. It wasn't pleasant having it removed but nothing like as bad as the pain I'd had with a tooth abscess a couple of years before

user1471538283 · 11/07/2022 18:09

Having the tooth out was unpleasant but didnt hurt because of the painkiller. Once that had worn off though oh my god.

I took paracetamol then ibrupen then paracetamol and so on every two hours. Also do not bend over because the blood plug will pop.

It took me about a week to get over it.

ChaToilLeam · 11/07/2022 18:16

I am very scared of dentists so inward terrified when I needed to have a badly infected wisdom tooth removed. Once the anaesthetic kicked in there was no pain, just some pressure and tugging and the offending tooth was out in a jiffy. Some pain after but easily managed with normal painkillers and nothing nearly as bad as the horrendous toothache that I had been suffering all week.

polkapip · 11/07/2022 18:21

Be prepared to go to bed and sleep afterwards if you can. Mine was a surprise as I thought they'd fill it. It was very uncomfortable but as I thought "oof don't like this " it was all done. Afternoon in bed and soft foods and all good

cansu · 11/07/2022 18:21

getting sedation is virtually impossible on NHS unless you have special needs or some other known condition. I had to have a crowned tooth pulled. It was hideous as it didn't come out cleanly. However, if it is a straightforward extraction, it should be quick and easy. A friend of mine had a straightforward one out and she said it took a few mins tops. Mine was hideous and my mouth was very sore for over a week afterwards. Talk to your dentist. If you have toothache though you really need to face it and get it over with.

AbsoluteShambles · 11/07/2022 18:26

Not bad at all.

I had 4 out because of crowding when I was a teen and 3 wisdom teeth as an adult and apart from 1 wisdom tooth, none were particularly painful.

Even the wisdom tooth that was more bothersome was more uncomfortable because of swelling and stiffness in my jaw rather than pain.

You’ll be fine!

bobbinsboo · 11/07/2022 18:27

For me, the thought of having the extraction was worse than going through it. Yes there was a fair bit of tugging which I did find unpleasant but I had no pain during the procedure at all. Surprisingly, I had zero pain or discomfort afterwards with absolutely no need for painkillers so let's hope yours goes as smoothly!

chiffchaffchiff · 11/07/2022 19:12

My wisdom tooth extraction wasn't bad at all. The dentist poked around the gum after injections, one small area wasn't numb, she injected there and it worked quickly. Pulling the tooth out felt odd but not painful or uncomfortable. I had no pain at all afterwards, just an annoying compulsion to poke the gap with my tongue.

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QuebecBagnet · 11/07/2022 19:14

Thanks everyone, I’m really scared so hoping it will be ok.

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billy1966 · 11/07/2022 19:18

OP,
Take a strong painkiller like 500mg of paracetamol 30 minutes before the appointment, it will really help with the injection into your upper mouth, this saved me.

Fresh pineapple is fantastic to help with healing in the mouth as an anti inflammatory so whizz it up in any sort of super bullet type blender that you have.

I had it done several months ago and was relieved to get it out as I was in agony.

I was so grateful I had taken the painkiller before I went in, it really helped.

Best of luck.

Jules912 · 11/07/2022 19:19

I had a wisdom tooth out which was uncomfortable but not painful, and so quick he'd done it before I realised ( thought he was still doing the injection). It hurt after the numbing stuff wore off but no where near as much as the toothache I'd had before.

Lazydazey · 11/07/2022 19:21

The injection is the worst bit, so maybe ask for some numbing gel before hand. If nit just count to 10 and it will be over before you know it. You’ll feel a tug, maybe some squeaky crunchy sounds and it will be over pretty quickly. You’ll feel odd with a swollen face and maybe a bit jittery (injection has adrenalin in) but that will wear off after a couple of hours and it will probably feel tender. I actually find having teeth out is just uncomfortable, but unlike fillings its just immediate relief .. fillings often mean infections which take days to stop hurting.

Elderado · 11/07/2022 19:22

It will be ok. Keep taking the painkillers for a day or so after the removal. I had two out - didn’t feel a thing whilst it was happening. The gaps took some getting used to though.

Lazydazey · 11/07/2022 19:24

Oh and close your eyes ! No one needs to see all those tools coming towards them . I don’t mind dentists but they freak me out.

newhere989 · 11/07/2022 19:30

I found the pain for the two weeks afterwards was worse.
I took codeine, paracetamol and clove oil.

AppelFrench · 11/07/2022 19:32

I've had 4 out. I remember it being very crunchy sounding..

AppelFrench · 11/07/2022 19:32

I also remember poking my tongue in the holes a lot...

QueSyrahSyrah · 11/07/2022 19:38

@QuebecBagnet I'm very scared of the dentist (always have been since an unsympathetic dentist and lots of work needed as a kid) and mine will now prescribe me Valium for anything more involved than a check up, if I ask.

It makes it a bit of an undertaking as it means a day off for me and the time off to drive me there and back for DH but it makes it a much less traumatic experience.

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