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Indigoprint

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I am a senior citizen and have to get a wisdom tooth removed. Any Fabbers have experience with this?

1 month ago

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Latest reply was from Janet

Star (Lise)

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I had one removed in the 80s. It was not very impacted and I went under a light general anaesthetic in the chair. It wasn't traumatic fortunately. All the best!

1 month ago

JAileen

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I had mine out in my 30s. I was bedridden for a couple of days. My son had his out as a teen, and went to a party that evening.

1 month ago

LJP

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Decades ago . It was fine . I don't get too worked up over things like this :).

1 month ago

Jenni NZ

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When I was about 20? I was extremely bruised. I timed it for university break but was still very bruised about 10 days later. Other students joked (yes jokes about domestic violence in the early 80s) about “Did your husband beat you up?” I didn’t have a husband or even a boyfriend at the time.
I would say just do what you have to do. You may be fine or not so great but just have to cope

1 month ago

Suz

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I had to have one removed as an adult. Recovery depends in part on how impacted they are, how many you have removed at once, and so on. It should be fine, though. Some discomfort and swelling and a liquid diet for a few days.

1 month ago

Rejoiceandbe

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It depends on the clinical situation. If the tooth is buried in bone you will probably have a lot of bruising and swelling. If the tooth is not, it's usually a fairly simple procedure. Talk to your dentist about what to expect and how they plan to treat the recovery symptoms. (Retired dentist speaking)

1 month ago

Indigoprint

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Good insight Fabbers Thank you.
I've had wisdom teeth removed but that was 30 years ago!
Also went through my kiddos. I just am nervous due to my age. A bruise can take 4-6 weeks to go away! Healing slows down so much as we get older. I have a consult before the procedure and this group of Dr.s have provided for my family before, so I know I am in good hands.

1 month ago

Angie

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I had mine removed when I was 19 in 1989 - so technically an adult. They were impacted and growing sideways. I went under general anesthetic. I looked like a purple chipmunk for a while. VERY swollen face with big bruises on my jaw. Had to eat soft food for a while. All in all - not pleasant, but very manageable!

Best of luck, Indigoprint! I'm sure it will all go smoothly

1 month ago

Carla

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I was in my 20’s when I had 3 impacted wisdoms removed. (Had an erupted wisdom drawn as a in-office procedure earlier.) Completely wiped out afterwards. Thanks to DH’s assiduous application of ice packs, I experienced very little swelling, and just two small bruises at the base of my mandible.

4 weeks ago

Janet

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I was a bit traumatized by my father’s experience with this. This man was a veteran of two wars and had had two heart attacks, but the time I saw him physically in the most pain was after he had two wisdom teeth removed! Granted, this was back in the 80s.

A dentist casually recommended removing mine many years ago but I declined at the time, and a periodontist remarked on it several years ago, but never pushed it as essential. I’ve not had any pain or issues (knock on wood), so I’m reluctant to do anything at this point in my life, especially since my current dentist has never brought it up!

2 weeks ago

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