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boobaby · Kate Spade

So I went to the dentist today...(long)

Kelly · Hermes

I've had a few cavities, but I never remember them hurting at all during the drilling or the filling. I've never had one in my wisdom teeth, though. I don't know if that's different. I feel like it wouldn't be.

It scares me that he doesn't want to pull your wisdom teeth, though - why does he get all nervous and sweaty? I mean, if your roots are complicated sure, it will be a little more nervewracking and difficult. But isn't this his profession??

boobaby · Kate Spade

You know, I'm sure he could do it and it is his job and he's a great dentist. I think because I'm his friend he's just being honest. There are aspects of my job that I hate doing but that doesn't mean I don't or can't do them. I just worry about the pain!!!! If they are hard to extract then that probably means more pain, right? I think he was joking about sweating. LOL! Also, he knows how I can whine and bitch. Maybe it would be best to see someone else.

Kelly · Hermes

I wasn't trying to imply that your friend isn't a good dentist...although re-reading my post, I can completely see that I sounded like that! I just meant... I just meant that maybe he's not the right dentist for you if there are issues with him pulling out your teeth. And whether those issues are caused by his capabilities or simply his personal relationship with you, it might be better if you go see someone else.

boobaby · Kate Spade

I so didn't think you were implying anything. Actually, I reread my post and started feeling bad like I was implying that I didn't think my friend was a good dentist. I'm just wigging out! I wish I got them removed when I was young. Damn me ignoring my dentist's advice ten years ago!

FashionPrincess · Hermes

Ok, from someone who was freaked out about getting her wisdom teeth out for years, I had it done last spring and it wasn't a big deal at all. I had minimal pain, only needed my pain meds for a few days and then ibprophen did the trick. So, if you do get your wisdom teeth out I'm sure you'll be fine.

Deuce · Dooney & Bourke

I just went to the dentist today too, so I feel your pain. Generally you dont really feel anything during the drilling, but the novacaine wears of fairly quickly, so it is possible if the cavity took a lot more time than he expected then it could have started to wear off a little. Also really close to the nerve can cause some sensation, not the normal pain but it feels different than the normal drilling. Maybe like tolerable discomfort.
As for you wisdom teeth... My dentist doesnt pull them either. I also need to say that I have the best dentist in the world and I drive 3 hrs to see him. He sends people to an oral surgen. That way stiches and general anastesia can be used. I dont want to go into details but if you are totally out they can get the job done more efficiently and not worry about hurting or scaring you.
Good luck!

ejc423 · Coach

I've had discomfort during the drilling, but never severe pain afterward. Usually any pain is just a completely tolerable mild ache from the trauma.

Also, if your wisdom tooth is out enough to have had a cavity filled in it, an oral surgeon will be able to take it out easily.

Does it still hurt? I hope not!

luckylily · Gucci

How are you feeling today?

I personally always have always experience a little bit of pain and mild aching after having a filling, so I don't think it's that big of a deal. Like he said, you can wait and see if the tooth needs to be removed.

I didn't realize regular dentist ever pulled wisdom teeth Most people I know have been referred to an oral surgeon for the removal of wisdom teeth, so I thought that was standard.

FashionPrincess · Hermes

Oh, yeah, guess I should add that I had my wisdom teeth out by an oral surgeon. Hubby had his out by the dentist though since they had already broke the gum the dentist could pull them and he just did a local.

member · Hermes

I've had several cavities in my time, but never really experienced any discomfort or aching during the drilling or after the novacaine wore off. That being said, go see an oral surgeon! Like the other girls have said, most dentists send their patients to oral surgeons to take out wisdom teeth - that's totally normal. Also, like FP, I freaked out about having my wisdom teeth out for years - I just had all 4 of them removed about a month ago and it was a piece of cake, so don't even sweat it!

-- Edited by shopchicago33 at 14:57, 2007-02-20

blubirde · Chanel

I've never had a cavity, so I can't comment on that aspect of your post. But I can say that I had my wisdom teeth out by an oral surgeon. My dentist told me he didn't remove wisdom teeth, because it's a bigger deal than just pulling a tooth. It involves cutting, stitches, etc. So I wouldn't worry about him not wanting to remove your wisdom tooth/teeth? - it seems pretty par for the course.

Good luck though! It's no fun having them removed but it's definitely not as bad as you think it is. I only took one painkiller right after I left the doctor's office and after that, it was tylenol only. No big deal.

boobaby · Kate Spade

Thanks, girls, for talking me down! I do not like to know too much about possible painful procedures beforehand. I can really psych myself out. I think what my friend was saying was that he was glad it would be an oral surgeon's job and not his. I just really could have lived without his brutal honesty. I still have some pain in my tooth and also because while my mouth was numb I managed to bite my cheek pretty badly. I picked up some Ambesol after work for that.

I actually kind of want to have them removed just so I don't have to deal with them anymore, I just wish I didn't have to go through it.

joy0302 · Kate Spade

I feel your pain. I had a cavity in my wisdom tooth several years back and my dentist refused to fill it and wanted it pulled instead. I was referred to an oral surgeon and like everyone else is saying it is so easy. I am always terrified of dentists and doctors, but it was nothing. They will give you something to make you go to sleep and when you wake up it will be finished. Very little pain afterwards. Good luck!

Kari · Dooney & Bourke

boobaby wrote:

Thanks, girls, for talking me down! I do not like to know too much about possible painful procedures beforehand. I can really psych myself out. I think what my friend was saying was that he was glad it would be an oral surgeon's job and not his. I just really could have lived without his brutal honesty. I still have some pain in my tooth and also because while my mouth was numb I managed to bite my cheek pretty badly. I picked up some Ambesol after work for that.

I actually kind of want to have them removed just so I don't have to deal with them anymore, I just wish I didn't have to go through it.

From what i know, having your wisdom teeth removed as a child is not big deal...but as an adult it becomes major oral surgery. You definitely don't want your dentist to do it in his office. You want to go in to an oral surgeon so they can knock you out and take them out all at once. The procedure isn't bad cause you are out of it...and you should heal quickly and easily with no complications.

DON'T WORRY!!

jah · Dooney & Bourke

Wisdom teeth with wacky nerves are much more difficult. Be careful and go to a good oral surgeon. I had wacky nerves all curved around my impacted wisdom teeth and was told it was quite possible I would end up with nerve damage. I went to three surgeons before selecting the one that did my extraction. To this day, I can't feel the right side of my lip/chin.

Not to scare you, but I think your friend is just wanting you to know how complex it is and that a surgeon is your best option.