Wisdom tooth extraction

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I have a cavity in my top left wisdom tooth - it’s not causing me any problems but I know it will soon enough so should have it removed.

has anyone had an upper wisdom tooth removed at their own dentist under local anaesthesia? If so,

• Is it painful or difficult to remove?
• when they numb you, does it make your numb tongue, if it does, does it make you feel like you cannot swallow?
• how long does it roughly take?

trying to get enough courage to just do it - biggest fear is that it takes ages and is painful, or it is so numb that I feel that I’m struggling to swallow or breath as I know that will also make me panic!

Yes and I cannot tell you how scared I was and how very very very easy it was. I would much rather have been going in for childbirth! In reality, it was a doddle. Honestly, it was done so quickly. I had a few injections, most of which I didn't feel then one slightly sharp one. Done in seconds. No numbness of the tongue at all, it just made my gums feel hard. Pulling the teeth happened so fast and was fine. Had it done about 4pm and was at work the next day. It was honestly one of the bey best decisions I've ever made.

In terms of how long, the actual procedure was minutes. Like maybe a minute to do the injections, 30 seconds to pull each tooth with a minute in between to check I was okay. So very fast, honestly. I'd never even had a filling before so it was all new to me.

Edit: typo

I have, it was non-eventful. It was ages ago but it was really quick and I never felt like I couldn't swallow.

Same here. Worst bit is the injections, then there’s a couple of mins hanging around while they wait for it to work, they check you’re completely numb (I assume would top up the local if not) then 30 secs later the tooth is out. There’s a quick chat about aftercare while you bite down on some gauze, then they check the bleeding’s stopped and off you go.

I had to have my last one done at the dental hospital because it was a lower tooth and apparently too close to the nerve for my local dentist to want to touch it…I remember I was back at the car less than 40 mins after parking because I didn’t even have to pay at the machine and the car park wasn’t exactly close to the department! The upper extraction done at my local dentist was even quicker.

Yes, it was out in 2 seconds, the injections took longer.

Agree with previous posts - was unexpectedly easy! Dentist suggested he took it out - I presumed I'd have to rebook and would be a big thing but he said he'd do it then and there. Was probably a good thing as no time to think about it!

I honestly didn't even know he'd done it - thought he was just getting a grip on the tooth when he announced it was all done! No pain or problems after. He said upper wisdom are apparently one of the easiest teeth to remove due to the root formation - just needs a bit of pressure applying and it pops out.

Yes I've had one out and all I remember was the sheer relief at not being in pain anymore. It was quick. My dentist encouraged me and was lovely when I said I was nervous. Try and breath through your nose counting as you breath and hopefully that really helps calm you.

I also always keep my eyes closed. Prefer not to look at what's happening. Your dentist may let you listen to music in earphones would that help?

Good luck hope it goes well

It did not really hurt, my tooth had a significant bend in it (unusual but typical for me) so there was a bit of a tug to get it out but it was not too bad.

When they numbed me my tongue was impacted. I also had a filling in the same appointment on the other side of my mouth so lots of anaesthetic for me that day. I could not feel the sides of my face. It gave the receptionist a laugh as I left though. No problem with swallowing or breathing though - just kept biting my tongue without realising.

how long does it roughly take?
One filling and one wisdom tooth extraction - 20 mins. Including paying at the end.

I think the bottom ones are meant to be worst apparently.
I got both my top ones out years ago and was able to eat within hours and had very little pain after, the worst was the injections. My normal dentist did it within a few minutes. My partner needs his bottom ones out and he's getting one of them out tomorrow and has to pay £250 to get it done privately. Apparently he will need stitches (he's been waiting for a hospital appointment for years so he's given in and went private).

Hopefully it's not too bad. I'll update tomorrow anyway.

I am the biggest wuss when it comes to the dentist. I’ve had two wisdom teeth out now and each time I’ve built it up in my head that it’s going to be horrendous and prayed on the day that the dentist will cancel on me for some reason so I don’t have to go!
Each time it has been over and done with in a matter of seconds after the initial numbing (I find this bit worse)….it’s like a sharp scratch in your mouth, then like a previous poster said thought the dentist was getting prepared to pull it out and he had already done it! I could have kissed him! I was like is that it?? Couldn’t believe how worried I’d been. My advice - get it over and done with as soon as you can. Good luck x

I actually had that exact wisdom tooth out last week and it was so straightforward. There was a lot of numbing involved, but only one of the injections was a bit nippy, and it was over in a second. The actual extraction took maybe 30 seconds and there was a lot of pulling but no pain at all, and I haven’t had any pain since, either. The dentist said I could take painkillers if it was uncomfortable but I honestly wouldn’t even have known it had happened if I weren’t drooling blood for a few hours! And my tongue was barely numb, one tonsil got a little tingly but very able to swallow.

I was really worried cause I have dental anxiety but it was honestly easier than a filling and so much quicker. Plus I was able to sit up, which made me much more comfortable than usual. Would do it again, no question.

Yes about 2 decades ago, had one top one removed under a local anaesthetic. Had an abscess I think, either that or just a bad toothache, can't recall. Anyway it was out in seconds. They only have 2 roots as opposed to the larger teeth next to them that have 4. Recovered from it very quickly.

Yes I've had a top one out and it came out no problem 😁 no pain at the time either

I had my top left one out a few years back. I’d gone in at the end of the day after normal surgery hours, squeezed in because of pain, and my dentist took it out there and then. I have a needle phobia so that was the worst bit - the nurse held my hand and then my dentist sent her home. I went from “can you feel anything sharp?” (No) to “do you want to see the tooth?” (Also no) in seconds, it has honestly taken me longer to open a bottle of wine!

My appointment was 5.15, and at 5.40 I was waiting on the bus home. It probably took longer to talk me down from the ceiling about the injections than anything else. I went to work as normal the next day and ate a proper dinner on the night of the extraction, about 8pm.

I've had 3 out over 2 visits. First one I had out (all with local anaesthetic) I fell asleep and when I woke just giggled my head off for an hour! Was awake for the second procedure but was surprised how quick it was and had to ask if they'd finished. I didn't feel a thing!

Worst bit was the injections beforehand.

The procedure itself was a matter of a couple of minutes!

I've just had my upper wisdom teeth removed on Friday. I was so stressed about it.
Honestly it was absolutely fine. I had injections near the tooth and in the roof of my mouth which as they'd put numbing gel on first, I didn't really feel.
I took Nurofen on Friday and when I woke up Saturday but nothing since. I've been very careful with eating soups, ice cream etc because you don't want 'bits' to get stick in the cavity.
Apart from being careful with food, I feel great.

Thanks all, these are all really reassuring posts. I’m not getting any pain as yet so wondered if to wait but after your comments I think I’m just going to book in now as I know at some stage I’ll get some pain!m if not!!

I think my biggest worry is getting too numb so feeling like I cannot swallow. I remember a few years back I had a tooth ache somewhere else so applied some extra strong orajel and I remember ny tongue and throat feeling numb and that it felt like I couldn’t swallow (although it could!) which sent me in a right panic. I presume the numbing gel and local Anesthesia the dentist uses doesn’t do this?