I'm scheduled to get my wisdom teeth out at 11am this Thursday and needless to say, I'm pretty nervous about it. I'm perfectly healthy, but I've never had surgery of any kind before, and certainly not anesthesia.

All four of them are coming out. They're not causing any problems or pain currently, but are unable to fully come in which could lead to infection under the gum tissue that would grow over them. I've decided that I'd rather just be out for the procedure and get them all out, as opposed to having to come back multiple times. Luckily, the roots haven't grown down to my nerve yet, so nerve damage isn't a concern.

The main thing I'm concerned about is that when I met with the surgeon (who looks a lot like Gene Wilder)
he said that because he would have to cut the gums to get the bottom ones out, the muscle that allows me to open/close my jaw would be partially cut and would take awhile to heal. This freaked me out. All but one of the sockets is being stitched up, so I'm not too worried about just feeling uneasy about gaping holes in my mouth.

I've been told the younger you are when you have this procedure done, the quicker the recovery time. The teeth of a younger person are not fully developed so it easier to take them out. I hope that's true because I've got a Chemistry exam on Tuesday that I can't miss. Anyway, wish me luck.

Comments:

I have only had 2 wisdom teeth taken out and both times it was very unpleasant but all in all it was ok. I think you will be fine!! HUGS & try to be calm and go to your happy place

comment by itsjustme on Apr 29, 2008 11:34 AM ()

Thanks. I appreciate it!
The procedure is this Thursday actually...(Eek!)

reply by mattguru18 on Apr 29, 2008 12:33 PM ()

comment by greatmartin on Apr 28, 2008 7:03 PM ()

3 Days??! I'm glad after all of that you were pleased with the outcome of your teeth. You do have a very nice smile.
It kind of sucked that Dr. HOTASHELL can't do the extractions, but it really doesn't matter...I'll be knocked out and wouldn't know it was him anyway. I will get to see him for a follow up, so that's something to look forward to.

reply by mattguru18 on Apr 29, 2008 12:41 PM ()

Matt you need to have this done.It is very important to get
them out now,then wait when your older.More painful.
You will be fine.Your young and strong.
Get it done and listen to the dentist.

comment by fredo on Apr 28, 2008 2:03 PM ()

Thanks. I will.

reply by mattguru18 on Apr 29, 2008 12:43 PM ()

comment by elkhound on Apr 28, 2008 1:21 PM ()

The Oral Surgeon's hygienist-assistant will be sending me home with a pain killer prescription (Vicodin, I believe) and a list of what not to eat/drink. I'm hoping milkshakes makes the OK to have list.

reply by mattguru18 on Apr 29, 2008 12:48 PM ()

comment by lunarhunk on Apr 28, 2008 12:12 PM ()

Thanks
Yeah, I've heard about the whole chipmunk cheeks look - might be a good look for me.

reply by mattguru18 on Apr 29, 2008 12:52 PM ()