Having my wisdom teeth out (advice)

Lots of people having all four out. In the UK I think they tend to only remove them if they cause a problem. Is it standard to have them all out as routine in other countries?

In the USA, it's pretty common for dentists/oral surgeons to tell patients that it's not a matter of IF they'll have trouble w/them, but WHEN. They'll say you should have them out in your early 20's or the roots get more involved, which would require more digging later. But recent studies say many have no problems, even if they're impacted.

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All true and I am guilty of thinking that what is true in the U.S. is true elsewhere. It just so happens that I've always had dentists who agreed that they should be left in if not causing problems. Well, I'm 60 and they are still fine!

Pleased I'm in th UK mine are staying put. Touch wood no problems with any of mine and fast approaching 37 years on this spinning rock.

Lots of people having all four out. In the UK I think they tend to only remove them if they cause a problem. Is it standard to have them all out as routine in other countries?

I have been recommended to get all 4 out. 2 are impacted and 2 are fully out. Ever since I was 15 I feel they've pushed that on me. I am only geting the 2 of mine that are fully out removed due to cavities I have in them. I will leave my 2 impacted ones in until they cause problems for me.
I live in the US and everyone I know who's had wisdom teeth out did all 4 right away.

I had a wisdom tooth out last Thursday. There was quite a bit of tugging but they quickly came out. The worst thing was the cracking noise. There was no pain and just a bit of throbbing for about 3 days but manageable with paracetamol. The salt washes kept the area clean and it is healing well. Nowhere near as bad as I thought and taken out under local anaesthetic. Hope it all goes well for you.

I got all 4 out at once....no straws or smoking(if you do smoke) to prevent dry socket. start with soft foods and move up. Make sure to rinse properly after ever meal to prevent any food from staying in sockets and causing infection. I don't remember having much pain after everything wore off but I do remember I looked for a chipmunk for a bit lol good luck!

I had my two lowers out in January. They were two of the worst placed wisdom teeth my dentist had seen. One was completely sideways and the other was tilted backwards and a little to the side. When I saw my X-Ray I couldn't help but burst out laughing. I was told I would need to be sedated as it would be a "tricky" one. Well you can imagine, I'm your average scaredy cat! I spent the week running up to it not able to sleep.

WELL! The procedure itself was a breeze, honestly. I only remember getting the IV and saying " Im doing great so far, everyone. " then next thing I remember is being in the chair at home. Thank God.

That week I had stew and mash, pasta, soup, noodles, etc. Basically the same things as ever, just less of. I missed my stitches so much when they dissolved. I was enjoying playing with them with my tongue for a few weeks!

My only complication was an abscess that developed about 4 days after. But I'm pretty certain that's because I never washed with salty water or mouth wash. So that was the most painful part, which I don't remember much, as I popped 2 Cocodamol every 4 hours like clockwork for 2 days. So remember to sterilise the area 3 or more times a day and you will be just fine, like I COULD have been!

Roundup:

Procedure: Fine!
Days after: Swelling, pain is manageable. Sorest part is the first day.
Pain: Should go after 2 days. ( If you take care! )