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Hey...Just had my wisdom teeth removed...have any of you guys had yours removed, and what did you do for those few days you had chipmunk cheeks?

Aww....chipmunk cheeks...cuuute. I let my wisdom teeth come in naturally...still have them so i'm of no use here.

Well, obviously the only thing for you to do and go over to Alexandria and have that very nice man comfort you! .... ... ....

My wisdom teeth extraction was the worst surgery I've ever had, so I feel your pain. I was doing well just to sleep, much less worry about my cheeks. LOL!! Thankfully it was during the summer though and I didn't have to go anywhere.

Get well soon.

Ugh! My wisdom teeth were impacted, growing sideways. It required general anesthesia.

Percaset was my pal, for the week.

Anyhow, give it a week you'll be fine and minus the chipmunk cheeks.

I was lucky. Had mine removed when I was a senior in high school. Mine came out easily and I ate steak that night. My sister suffered in pain for a couple of days and could barely have soup. A friend was a chipmunk for several days.

Guess I was lucky. It was easy. No pain and no problems.

I had mine out about 2 years ago. Mine were erupted (meaning they were fully through) so they just used novacaine. The extraction took less time than waiting for the novacaine to work. I went to work later that day with no problems. Just be careful not to get a dry socket. The dentist gave me this cool curved syringe to gently flush things out, just to make sure I didn't have any issues. I was lucky, but I feel for you.

At my last visit to the dentist I was told that I only have 3 wisdom teeth - all of which have come in. I'm lucky there I guess

On my first day after leaving the hospitial, I spent part of it wandering around a walmart with a sign saying "Help me. I'm lost, hungry and mentally challenged. I have some wonderful friends who enjoy playing jokes. LOL.

The other 3 days were spent sleeping and eating KFC mashed potatoes and craving sobert smoothies.

I have to get my wisdom teeth out in a month or so(its been long overdue)....I have never had surgery before, and I know that it sounds childish but I am pretty aprehensive

My wisdom teeth came through in my 40's and 50's...some are still appearing...and I'm holding on to them!!!

Lets see... (if I can remember)... lots of soft foods, great pain killers and marathon TV sitcoms... mixed with sleep of course... and what ever you do don't talk on the phone - you will regret it later!

Another thing - my Brother drove me home from my surgery and I was so out of it that I let him "borrow" my wallet to go shopping while I was propped-up against the car window drooling. Needless to say I was out - $80 and the loss of my dignity....

PS - I still give him hell about it...and that was 25 years ago...

I had mine removed when I was 17. I was so scared to get them removed but they were bothering me. They were coming in at an angle towards the rest of my teeth as well and if I didn't get them removed my teeth would get crooked!

Since they were at an angle it was hard to just take them out so I had to be put to sleep (hahah I just made myself sound like a dog) and operated on. They had to shatter all four of my wisdom teeth and then remove them. I had cool dissolving stitches. But I remember my doctor telling me that he'll do his best and my cheeks won't swell. And they didn't!

I hated the feeling after I woke up though, I felt so drunk and I was so thirsty. The nurse kept asking me what I wanted and I couldn't talk! I signed I wanted to write and I just wrote H2O because I didn't have the energy to write out water. I really hated having the gauze in my mouth that grossed me out!

I remember my dad had to practically carry me out to the car after that, I wonder why I wasn't provided a wheelchair.

Anyways, I was just scared that I might do something wrong when it came to eating or drinking anything, because I didn't want a dry socket!

So don't drink from a straw or sodas! Don't consume anything that will put your clots in danger of being removed from the holes. that would be bad!

Oh yeah, the pain killers were very nice. But once I didn't need them anymore, my mom flushed the rest down the toilet!

I had all of mine out at the same time when I was in my 20s and I had painkillers and sipped soup broth for several days. I am happy to be rid of them because I was in total agony before they were removed.

I haven't but most of my friends have and we usually go to their homes with lots of ice cream and several movies.

Had all four extracted at the same time. It was awful. Couldn't eat solid food for the first three or four days because it hurt so bad.

I thought I looked cute with the chipmunk cheeks though!

I had to have mine extracted 4 years ago. Try not to wait until you have severe problems from them. Mine were impacted and had only partially come through. The surgery was highly welcomed since I had to go two weeks with severe nerve pain. When the pain started I took myself to the ER where they numbed my jaw. Once the pain was so bad that I just layed there and screamed until I couldn't scream anymore. The pain meds did nothing at all for the pain.

So, the discomfort from the surgery was cake as it was just a dull ache. When they woke me up from my surgery I was so out of it that all I could do to respond was sign (finger spell) that I was okay. It was easier that trying to move my face. lol. The worst part about recovery was that I kept craving steak.

never got chipmunk cheeks...went to class the next day
just stay away from straws and hot and cold beverages
and dont smile too hard.

Mine were turned completely sideways, plus I had supernumerary teeth pressing in sideways on them. It was a general anaesthesia sort of affair. I went home and slept for a day and a half, but oddly enough, there wasn't much pain or swelling when I woke up.

It may have had something to do with the fact that about a month before the surgery, the impaction pinched a nerve so that (after a few days of pain) half my face was numb. That was what sent me to the dentist in the first place.

Only one so far but that was more than I cared for. The butcher ripped it out with all his bodyweight complaining about its size chipped my upper teeth and broke off a piece of bone. After that I had still pain ( ofc ) he told me I was "tall man pussy" handling pain, after 7 days the bone splinter driftet upwards - he said..oh okay thats gotta hurt...best days of my life.... Tell me where to get in line for chipmonk cheeks instead.

Haha...Thanks Guys...The Swelling has gone down a lot...and I took a fabulous pic of me with the two ice packs being held up by this amazing scarf...so maybe I'll post it

But all seems to be better now

I had all 4 pulled out when I was 18. It actually wasnt as bad as I thought. I could only eat soup and smoothies for day. The Vicodin came in real handy thats for sure!!!

This is so reassuring. I go in on Friday to have mine removed. All four, the uppers came in fine, one lower half way and my gums keep getting infected and the other lower is growing at 90 degrees into the base of the tooth next to it. So they are giving me a general and pulling them all. Your stories arent helping lol.

I had mine removed a few months ago. First the left side, then the right. 3 of the teeth came out fine. No pain and hardly any blood. The last tooth however took the dentist nearly 2 hours to remove. Afterward I had to be rushed back at 1 in the morning because my mouth wouldn't stop bleeding, and I eventually fainted.


NOT FUN!

Not helping Gregg.

lol forgive me. The realist inside me took over.

Tiran saidNot helping Gregg.

One of my friends lost some clots and got a dry socket which can be extremely painful.

All seems to have gone well. I was fine, not even groggy or anything from the anaesthesia. Little sore on one side, very minimal swelling, no bleeding. Cleaning after eating is a bit of a pain, and figuring out what I can eat for lunch at work this week looks interesting since I am still trying to stay to soft food. But no where near as bad as you guys made it sound.

Funny story... I had my wisdom teeth out at 16. My BF at the time was 24. He took me to the surgeon who was fundementalist with crosses all over the place. As soon as he administered the laughing gas, I start gushing about how much I loved my BF and what I wanted to do when the surgery was over... graphic sexual detail.

The surgeon stopped the surgery and called my Mom to make sure she "knew." She did and told him to finish. Afterwards, he refused to see me for the post-care. Had to go to someone else. That was in CA in 1983. I don't think the law would allow that now.

I had mine out when I was 18, and it required general anesthesia due to the severe impaction. The only problem I encountered was that I could not sleep flat on my back for a month because it made my head throb. I happened to have a beanbag chair, so I put it at the head of my bed and slept with my torso elevated.

bah!
I'm going to the dentist in 30 min to have my wisdom teeth assessed. There is a chance I wont have to have them taken out (fingers crossed). I hate wisdom teeth.....

I had my wisdom teeth removed when I was 16 as a preventative measure. I was having some cosmetic type stuff done to my mouth so my doc suggested I have them removed so they won't be a problem later. It was simple, not really any pain and surprisingly barely any swelling.

I was LUCKY.....was born without wisdom teeth!!!!

My previous dentist suggested I have my upper wisdom teeth removed. They were not bothering me at all and I had no desire to have them removed. I went to another dentist and she agreed there was no reason to remove them. I am so glad I switched dentist - I plan on keeping my wisdom teeth as long as I can

eh, wasn't that bad.. had pizza for dinner the next day, lol.

For me, it wasn't bad at all.

My cheeks didn't even swell up, just alot of bleeding

If you bleeding alot, my surgeon said stick tea bags back there, something in tea helps slow down bleeding.

And make sure you don't get dry sockets!

I've had to do a heck of a lot to my teeth over the years, including braces for 4.5 years..... but still have my wisdom teeth and they are cool.

No yanking them here... lol

BigSETXjock saidFunny story... I had my wisdom teeth out at 16. My BF at the time was 24. He took me to the surgeon who was fundementalist with crosses all over the place. As soon as he administered the laughing gas, I start gushing about how much I loved my BF and what I wanted to do when the surgery was over... graphic sexual detail.

The surgeon stopped the surgery and called my Mom to make sure she "knew." She did and told him to finish. Afterwards, he refused to see me for the post-care. Had to go to someone else. That was in CA in 1983. I don't think the law would allow that now.

Fuck, Jim! You pissed off your dentist!

Actually, here in Texas (DFW), Jim, I've run into this situation twice. It's called being "dismissed" by your primary care physician. The first time, I told the doctor he was crazy when he told me that he wanted my blood pressure at 115/70. At over 200# of muscle that I carry, it's not happening. He wanted me to take beta blockers and and I refused. He pitched a fit, and within a few days, I had a certified letter from the doctor saying he wanted nothing to do with me.

I had another doctor, last fall, that I took flex89 / Logan and I, too. I mentioned some things in front of the nurse that she "ahhed" about and just a few days later, my GP of many years had dismissed me.

In Texas, that don't think much of musclehead queers.

I got Logan to two new doctors, and I have a new doctor, two, who is cheaper, and better.

Fuck the fucking fuckers.

And, just FYI, Mr. Jim News, any doctor can pretty much refuse unless you're dieing.

Over the years, I've met doctors that were grossly incompetent.

When it doubt, find another doctor.

As a routine matter, the military used to extract the wisdom teeth of service men. I don't know if that's still the case. If you can keep them great, I suppose. I got rid of mine.

I just had a wisdom tooth pulled about a week ago on my left side. It was compacted but it didn't really swell that much. Just kinda hurt. And it's hard to rinse stuff out of the hole when I eat. But it's better now. Well it was then I had to fillings put in. So now bottom back left side of jaw hurts a little less and upper part of left jaw hurts more.
I have a good job with good insurance and getting as much as I can stomach done because I haven't had the chance for a long time. And I see it ending with braces. Not looking forward to it but it is needed.
No other wisdom teeth to worry about though.

Just had mine pulled this afternoon. I'm still a bit numb so I can't tell yet how I'll feel when the anesthetic wears off, but it went better than I expected and right now I feel perfectly fine.

mine have been coming through the last couple years....I am supposed to get them out, but am terrified...I have never even had a cavity or anything...I cant imagine them pulling anything out of my mouth...omg.

Global_Citizen saidJust had mine pulled this afternoon. I'm still a bit numb so I can't tell yet how I'll feel when the anesthetic wears off, but it went better than I expected and right now I feel perfectly fine.

remember, no straws!! msg if you have any questions

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Global_Citizen saidJust had mine pulled this afternoon. I'm still a bit numb so I can't tell yet how I'll feel when the anesthetic wears off, but it went better than I expected and right now I feel perfectly fine.

remember, no straws!! msg if you have any questions

Thank you. If anything I'm probably overly cautious. The doctor told me I can eat soft foods tonight, but I'll probably go to bed without eating just so I don't risk dislodging the clots. Dry socket is the worst thing I fear about this now.

Prior to the extraction my worst fear was nerve damage, but the dr. said it went well and there were no complications.

ANFJock21 saidHey...Just had my wisdom teeth removed...have any of you guys had yours removed, and what did you do for those few days you had chipmunk cheeks?

i had 3 taken out at once..i didnt get the swollen cheeks..theres only heavy bleeding the 1 st day..then second soft foods..then about the 4th day i was eating steak..

didnt do much physically because you dont want to do any exertion since its not good for the sockets..could cause them to bleed..
So just chilled, watched TV and slept like a bastard..

You really just need 1 week and you're back to normal..

I had all four wisdom teeth removed when I was 20, I was back to normal in just under a week with no issues.

When ever I eat tuna, I always get small bits caught in the void where my teeth were at, really irritating.

Anyone else have that issue (with food in general)?

I had a friend that had his out...he woke up in the middle of the night, blood everywhere, almost passed out driving himself to the E.R. the dr said if he hadn't have woken up he probably would have bled to death...dont think I will be taking mine out anytime soon.

redbull saidI had a friend that had his out...he woke up in the middle of the night, blood everywhere, almost passed out driving himself to the E.R. the dr said if he hadn't have woken up he probably would have bled to death...dont think I will be taking mine out anytime soon.

Brian, I thought you were due to have your wisdom teeth out soon. You can't use one friend's horror story to avoid something you've dreaded all along! That said, I know you have a lot on your plate on the moment, so this may not be the best time. But most people get through having their wisdom teeth out with several days of manageable discomfort. Letting them get severely impacted can cause damage to your jaw and require much more extensive surgery to remove the teeth and graft bone, etc to patch things up.

I had all 4 out at once... worst experience ever! 3 of them healed up just fine. But one had the most intense pain ever. I went to bed with my face throbbing every night. For about a month couldn't chew. Man... it was hell. But if that one would have healed the way the other 3 did I think withink 2-3 days everything would have been fine.

So hopefully you don't have complications, and if you do, I hope you like mac n' cheese, mashed potatoes, and cheese enchiladas and stuff that is soft. haha!

They have to cut my gums open in order to get my teeth out. FUCK!

You have had surgery. That's way better than a doctor's note. You can indulge any stay at home fantasy you have ever had with that.

redbull saidI had a friend that had his out...he woke up in the middle of the night, blood everywhere, almost passed out driving himself to the E.R. the dr said if he hadn't have woken up he probably would have bled to death...dont think I will be taking mine out anytime soon.

I don't understand how that would happen. Did he not keep gause in his mouth until most of the bleeding stopped? If he was still bleeding heavily why did he go to bed instead of calling the doctor?

As for me, this has been a much less traumatic experience than I expected. I've fretted it for years, but if I knew it was going to be this easy, I would have done it years ago.

lots of slimFast, lots of rest, lots of watching for dry socket.

I had mine removed earlier this year. I ate a lot of soup for the first couple of days. It didn't hurt after about 4 days. Apparently my wisdom teeth weren't growing very awkwardly, so it was an easier process.