Anyone had a lower jaw impacted wisdom tooth removed? I'm terrified ((

[Bubblyb00b]

I have a wisdom tooth in my lower jaw that grows sideways, its partially sticking out and and is a complete nuisance and its hard to clean, and is painful when it decides to frow. I was referred to the oral surgeon for this, and finally had an appointment - but did not have it done as got absolutely terrified. The dentist was very professional but had zero compassion. He was also quite off with me: my dentist when she referred me suggested that I cant have that tooth removed as its too close to some nerves in my jaw, and might need only part of it removed; i mentioned it to this guy and he basically told me that he will do whatever I want but he thinks I can have the tooth removed safely and leaving roots in might cause problems in the future. But that he doesn't really care and do whatever. Then he proceeded to tell me how to remove the tooth he will need to cut the jaw and cut the tooth to bits, take it out and then stitch the gum. I literally nearly fainted. He just laughed. Anyway, I asked to have another appointment as I want quite ready. I know I need it doing as I was told it looks like its starting to rot underneath and it started to affect my jawbone, but I feel totally scared and dreading it. I had a wisdom tooth removed before and I was unwell for days, in s much pain - and it was a straight forward removal, no cutting anything. Also, I read a lot about complications from having this done, and its not nice. Anyone there who had a similar experience? I need some advice and support!

I had an impacted wisdom tooth lying sideways in my upper jaw. Due to the long waiting times at the hospital, my dentist removed it in surgery with a local anesthetic. It took over an hour, was pretty uncomfortable and I developed dry socket. If you have been offered removal via general anesthetic then I would take it.

@Bubblyb00b it was private, total cost for getting all 4 removed (in two different visits and under sedation both times) was around £300. But that was about 10 years ago.

I had two lower impacted wisdom teeth removed earlier this year, in hospital under GA. I ended up going private in the end as the NHS waiting list in my area was 2 years. It was absolutely fine and I’m glad I had a GA, must less stressful IMO. When I woke up, I would never have thought I’d just had two massive teeth removed as I felt great! I had minimal swelling on one side (the tooth that was close to nerves and root slightly curved) and some residual pain in the teeth near the extraction sites (that was the worst thing about it in all honesty) but that was it. I didn’t even need pain relief for the first few days (until the residual pain started)! I thought it was going to be absolutely horrendous but it wasn’t thankfully. Definitely seek a referral to your local hospital as they can do it under sedation if that’s your preferred route. I was told that there is a weight limit for sedation, BMI had to be under 35. Not sure if that’s all NHS trusts but it was in mine, just so you are aware.

I had this, one cut the other out (only decided on the day but grateful to get rid of them all). Top two had previously been removed.

I was referred by my private dentist to an NHS hospital and had it under GA. The bottom two hurt much less then the top two, which were pulled with local.