Getting wisdom teeth pulled): help?

youll get some decent drugs out of it.
glass of wine and a perc. nighty night.

See?!?! That's what I'm talking about!!!

I'm also needle phobic, and when I had mine out I punched the nurse in the nose because she kept insisting that she had to put the needle in and I kept telling her there was no way in hell that she was putting it in.

Ask for some laughing gas first, and then have them put the needle in when you are almost out... thats what they did with me and it was much better.

Do you have to be knocked out? I had all four of my wisdom teeth, all of which were impacted, pulled fully conscious and without nitrous. It's not that bad. Would the shots in your mouth bother you more, even if you don't really see the needle?

actually probably not if they didn't tell me what they were doing.

Surgeons usually put a topical numbing agent in your mouth before putting the needle in, you feel a slight prick but then the anaesthetic kicks in fairly quickly. I was terrified of the needles but after the first one it was fine. Just let them know you are terrified of it and they will give you something. Also, getting them out via local usually saves you about a grand, at least in Australia, not sure where you are.

You could always get them out via local anaesthetic like I did, was much better

Not necessarily. I couldn't. My nerves in my lower jaw are messed up and I've never been able to be numbed with a local. I have fillings in all of my lower molars, and I felt the drilling with every single one.

That sucks :frown: Did they not keep giving you needles until you were numb? Or try a stronger one?

You could always get them out via local anaesthetic like I did, was much better

Not necessarily. I couldn't. My nerves in my lower jaw are messed up and I've never been able to be numbed with a local. I have fillings in all of my lower molars, and I felt the drilling with every single one.

That sucks :frown: Did they not keep giving you needles until you were numb? Or try a stronger one?

Nose gas and repeated needles every time. It made it so I didn't have to scream, but it still hurt like hell.

Man, that blows!! I feel so sorry for you!! I would find a dentist with the gas or something so you dont have to rely on needles!!

When i got my drugs that is truly the last thing I remember is them putting that needle in my hand. You'll be fine

I've had all my wisdom teeth pulled when I was a senior in high school. It actually didn't take that long! Recovery time was only a few days. Only thing I didn't like was that I wasn't able to eat my favorite foods during that time. On a good note, I lost a good few pounds!

You could always get them out via local anaesthetic like I did, was much better

Not necessarily. I couldn't. My nerves in my lower jaw are messed up and I've never been able to be numbed with a local. I have fillings in all of my lower molars, and I felt the drilling with every single one.

That sucks :frown: Did they not keep giving you needles until you were numb? Or try a stronger one?

Nose gas and repeated needles every time. It made it so I didn't have to scream, but it still hurt like hell.

Man, that blows!! I feel so sorry for you!! I would find a dentist with the gas or something so you dont have to rely on needles!!

He had the gas, so I couldn't feel any of the rest of me, but I still felt that drill. We just had a signal. If it got too much and I needed a break, I'd wave my hand and he'd wait a minute.

But that's why, when I needed my wisdom teeth cut out, there was no option but general anaesthesia. There's no way I could have made it through that if they'd just tried to give me a local.

I'm also needle phobic, and when I had mine out I punched the nurse in the nose because she kept insisting that she had to put the needle in and I kept telling her there was no way in hell that she was putting it in.

Ask for some laughing gas first, and then have them put the needle in when you are almost out... thats what they did with me and it was much better.

Yeah if you punched me in the nose for doing my job I would probably punch you back. Were you not aware you had to have a needle? Even if you are needle phobic there is no need for violence. I have had patients who kick up the biggest fuss over needles, crying and carrying on like a pork chop, but no violence. Suck it up, it isnt that bad. Look up and breathe calmly, and it's over before you know it.

I'm assuming your not needle phobic because if you were, you would realize that yes, it that bad for some people.

She also wasn't doing her job.. when I had my consultation there was no discussion of being knocked out by having an IV put in my arm. So when I am sitting there crying and screaming for her to get away from me, she should have stopped.. but no she kept going and kept trying to strap my arm down to stick the needle in, so I hit her... If you are not going to listen to me when I am telling you to stop and get away from me, I reserve every right to do what I have to... plus she wasn't even injured.. just very angry.

I can handle needles, the first time they were in my mouth I was terrified, hence why I was given Valium to take beforehand. Yeah the nurse should have stopped but is that really a reason to punch her? Why not just get out of the chair and scream at her and get the dentist in to sort it out? It is common knowledge that when you get your wisdom teeth out there is at least one needle involved, so I really dont understand why you were surprised. Maybe I am wrong in assuming that everyone knows that, because I am a dental assistant, but no one has ever been shocked at having to have a needle. They may not like it, and kick up a fuss, but they're never like "oh, a needle? No one ever mentioned that so I will just punch you in your face". Not cool, whatever your reeasoning is.

And you have to remember, we get quite a few hysterical patients who hate needles, and the quicker you can get the needle in, the better. We get told to just let them freak out, then do the needle, because it has to be done. Unless you would rather go all natural and have no anaesthetic at all.

Unfortunately, I have had too many surgeries. I don't watch when needles are inserted. Stay away from straws and sucking motions to prevent dry sockets. I lost 5 pounds after getting mine removed. Why don't you let them know while you're waiting that your overly anxious? lalalalalalala