ever had a wisdom tooth pulled out that needed surgery?

@lady1993 (27224)
Philippines
July 8, 2021 7:39pm CST
My last wisdom tooth is being a pain. It hasn't even grown much yet but it's rotten and i really want it pulled out. It's definitely gonna need some surgery, just imagining it is quite scary. Have you done it? How long does it take to heal and how much was it?
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@AmbiePam (93739)
• United States
9 Jul 21
I don't remember how much it cost, but all of mine were cut out with no problem. While it differs for everyone I was fine the next day. Ibuprofen helped me, but I was given pain pills. My uncle ended up stealing my pills, but that's another story.
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@lady1993 (27224)
• Philippines
12 Jul 21
Yeah usually it just lasts for a day. Can't wait to get rid of mine.
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• United States
9 Jul 21
Hahah I want to hear THAT story lol.
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@mythociate (21432)
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
9 Jul 21
It was so long ago for me that I really don't remember. And I didn't look at the bill. But it couldn't have taken more than 3 months to heal (and they were coming in sideways for me).
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@lady1993 (27224)
• Philippines
12 Jul 21
I'll probably stick to soft food for a month when I get this out.
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@mythociate (21432)
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
12 Jul 21
@lady1993 'Sounds Like a Plan'
@snowy22315 (181948)
• United States
9 Jul 21
I did actually, it wasn't a big deal..maybe took a week to heal.
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@lady1993 (27224)
• Philippines
12 Jul 21
That's fast.
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@prinzcy (32305)
• Malaysia
9 Jul 21
I did and it wasn't rotten. It's a healthy tooth that grown the wrong way. So I had no choice but to remove it.
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@prinzcy (32305)
• Malaysia
12 Jul 21
@lady1993 no surgery. Just anesthetic, then the dentist pulled it out. Just imagine a healthy tooth being pulled out. Even anesthetic can't help.
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@lady1993 (27224)
• Philippines
12 Jul 21
Oh, so it needed surgery? How long was it painful?
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@ShyBear88 (59347)
• Sterling, Virginia
9 Jul 21
I had mine removed when I was 18. They where trying to grow out but it hurt a bunch to the point one night I took too much pain relive and gave myself a stomach age. So on my first big college holiday break it was schedule. Supper easy they gave me laughing gas till j went to sleep. Then did my IV line fave me more sleep meds, removed my teeth. Pretty much saw the color purple and was awake. Pain wasn’t that bad and I healed quick.
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@lady1993 (27224)
• Philippines
12 Jul 21
Our anesthesia here is given via injection, it hurts a bit. I guess I'll just schedule it during a not so busy week so I can at least rest well.
@ShyBear88 (59347)
• Sterling, Virginia
12 Jul 21
@lady1993 they do anesthesia two ways laughing gas which given the right around will make you go to sleep then the IV part of it is to keep you under as long as they need to ans they stop the medics when it’s time to wake you up: in some cause they just give you the IV for it depending on what you need it for. I can tell you in little kids give it like a few seconds they fall like limp noodles.
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@id_peace (14005)
• Singapore
9 Jul 21
Yes, I had done it for all my 4 wisdom teeth and it take about 2 weeks to heal. It was around Singapore Dollars 1,000 per tooth
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@lady1993 (27224)
• Philippines
12 Jul 21
Wow that is so expensive. Glad you had all those taken care of already.
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@id_peace (14005)
• Singapore
12 Jul 21
Yes i got it taken care of. I am glad that most of the payment comes from my medical scheme with my government.
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@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
9 Jul 21
I had two of my wisdom tooth extracted. The first one when I was just turning 20ish. It got so painful that I agreed to have it removed surgically to get rid of that. The second one was when I was already married since I already how it is done and what to expect I seem to have a much easier recovery from it than the first one.
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@lady1993 (27224)
• Philippines
12 Jul 21
Oh so both needed surgery? Do you remember long til you were able to eat normal food?
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
9 Jul 21
Haven't experienced it and I hope not to. Hope this is resolved soon for you.
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@lady1993 (27224)
• Philippines
12 Jul 21
Oh wow, you have all your wisdom teeth?
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@much2say (55901)
• Los Angeles, California
9 Jul 21
I had to get all of mine removed (I only had 3) because I had absolutely no room in my mouth. Surgery was necessary because they were not out yet, under the gums. I was used to many dental procedures in my childhood, so it wasn't too scary - just inconvenient as it was in my early 20s. My biggest deal was not being able to open my mouth/jaw fully for a couple days . . . and then maybe a couple weeks to fully heal. I don't remember the price - I think my insurance covered all of it at the time.
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@much2say (55901)
• Los Angeles, California
12 Jul 21
@lady1993 For me it really wasn't so bad - I hope it will be that way for you too.
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@lady1993 (27224)
• Philippines
12 Jul 21
Doesn't sound too bad. I think i'll have it done pretty soon.
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@kaylachan (71520)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
9 Jul 21
I still have my wisdom teeth, and I don't know it not requiring surgery. After all they are the hardest to reach, and simple plyers might not be enough. You'll have to consult a dentist about pricing and recovery time. If you can't care for yourself during the recovery period, be sure there's someone around who can help you.
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@lady1993 (27224)
• Philippines
12 Jul 21
My dentist said she may need some extra help with mine so I won't feel a lot of pain. So, still waiting on a schedule.
@stanley777 (9402)
• Philippines
9 Jul 21
I don't think so, sounds painful
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@lady1993 (27224)
• Philippines
12 Jul 21
It really is haha
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@DaddyEvil (137460)
• United States
9 Jul 21
Yes, I had to have all four removed when I was 16. I have no idea how much it cost. My parents paid the bill... I remember about a month or a bit longer for all four to heal up. (There was some trouble with one of them, so it took longer to heal than the rest.)
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@lady1993 (27224)
• Philippines
12 Jul 21
Thank you for sharing.
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@DaddyEvil (137460)
• United States
12 Jul 21
@lady1993 You're welcome.
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@RasmaSandra (80635)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
9 Jul 21
I had all four of my wisdom teeth pulled many many years ago all at the same time, I survived,
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@lady1993 (27224)
• Philippines
12 Jul 21
Of course.
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@Dyvette16 (4301)
• United States
9 Jul 21
I got mine pulled out last year , it started growing toward my other tooth and it bothered me so much ! It was just a regular extraction but I did feel sore after Hope you get it fixed soon !
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@lady1993 (27224)
• Philippines
12 Jul 21
Thank you, I might get it done this month.
• United States
9 Jul 21
I had two wisdom teeth that required oral surgery. They were taken out in sections. I had good insurance back then and it was covered at 100%. The assorted fees came to around 5k. This was back in 1992. The pain afterwards lasted a short time and it took several weeks to completely heal shut. They put me out for the surgery so I really had little discomfort. The ongoing pain I had prior to the surgery was worse than anything I felt afterwards. I wish you well and you shouldn't worry too much over this surgery.
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@lady1993 (27224)
• Philippines
12 Jul 21
Thank you, reading all the responses really took most of my nervousness away.
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