How painful is it to have teeth pulled?

Yeah, umm ... NOW the Dr. decides he wants to pull a wisdom tooth and another to boot - I have NEVER had a tooth pulled. I know they will numb it up during - but what kind of pain am I looking at post-pulling? Do they give you meds to help your gimpy head out?

How painful is it to have teeth pulled?
If the dentist gives you enough Novocaine, you won't feel a thing. Just a little pressure. My dentist gives nitrous oxide as well, so you feel the shots of Novocaine, but you don't really care. Afterwards the pain isn't that bad. Ibuprofen works well, and you might want to use ice packs on your jaws, for the swelling. I wouldn't recommend sedation. Many people wake up feeling very nauseated.
Reply:I had 22 teeth pulled 3 weeks ago, in order to have dentures put in.


The dentist asuured me that my teeth were loose enough that novacaine would indeed dull the pain. That was bull$%%26amp;!!!!.





Tell your dentist to sedate you! Report It

Reply:It's the needle that stings for a few seconds but after that you won't feel a thing. It is all over before you know it. Having said that I'm scared shitless of going.
Reply:Yes, they will give you meds. While the tooth is being pulled is the worst part, after that it's just a bit sore. During the procedure, you might get a combo of nitrous and novacaine. It makes it tolerable.
Reply:Really painful if done under anaesthasia, when the effect withdraws.Try using Homoeo pills of Arnica Montana in 200 potency.
Reply:I would pay the cost for IV sedation. You will be given meds to take after.. Some people such as me didn't take them I had 3 pulled at one time with no problem
Reply:do IV sedation
Reply:Why worry about it go to an Oral Surgeon and get a general anesthetic, Which in laymens terms get knocked out. While you sleep pain meds are administered even a long acting type numbing agent is given so when you wake up you feel no discomfort, a Prescription can be provided you can get it filled and take it as needed to help with any discomfort you may have if any later. With a general though you will need a driver with you someone that can drive you home, also a iv sedation can be used too if you have no one to drive you home.You may drive your self a few minutes later after a recovery assistant dismisses you. You do get meds to help you manage discomfort. So don't worry dentistry is no longer Midevil.



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