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Wisdom teeth - to get rid or not?!

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Oganesson118 · 20/04/2026 13:24

Has anyone had wisdom teeth extracted who can tell me about the procedure? Are you pleased to have had it done?

I’m one of those people who are terribly nervous of the dentist anyway (sorry) but I have two partially erupted wisdom teeth that I’ve just put up with for years. However I’ve been having recurrent bouts of pericoronitis so the dentist is making noises about extraction. I think I’d rather be put to sleep because I’ve heard horror stories but wondered if it’s worth it or if I just keep on keeping on!

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SillyBilly123456 · 22/04/2026 10:34

I had all four out at once before a jaw operation and I wouldn’t recommend that!
Saying that, it was only deeply painful and uncomfortable for around 4 days and then was a medium level of pain for a few more days. I obviously had them out under general anaesthetic, so a bit more involved generally.

SummerHouse · 22/04/2026 10:35

Oganesson118 · 20/04/2026 21:39

Thanks. I have an emergency appointment tomorrow because either way I need treatment for the current bout of pericoronitis. I’ll see what the advice is regarding what to do more long term. I’ve been really scared about it since my mum took delight in telling me about her own experience seeing the serrated knife dripping with blood and being held down by the nurse whilst the dentist pulled at her tooth with pliers 😱

Just happily reading this thread feeling reassured about my extraction then I read this! 😱

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