Getting wisdom teeth pulled): help?
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The drugs are the best part of the ordeal!!! Just sit back, relax, and get doped up
LOL this gave me a good laugh.0 -
When i got my drugs that is truly the last thing I remember is them putting that needle in my hand. You'll be fine0
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I also don't like needles of any kind, but when I had to go get my wisdom teeth (had to be done over two separate appointments, only doing two at the time, and people were shocked to hear that I didn't do any of the drugs other than the gas, because I'm breastfeeding. I got through it the same way I got through my kids being born (which again was unmedicated) just by knowing their is an end in sight, just kept telling myself that. You'll do fine.0
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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!0
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I had all 4 of mine pulled out at once. I remember them putting a mask on my nose and then what felt like a minute later I was waking up all groggy and the surgery was done. I was in pain for a few days, but they give you drugs for that. It's not that bad.0
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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.0 -
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.0 -
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.0 -
I got mine pulled when i was 16, it was bad afterward.. but it was because i had a bunk dentist. I HATE HATE HATE needles too but it honestly wasn't that bad, just do your best to relax and once it's over and you get the gas or whatever they give you to knock you out you will LOVE life for the minute you are still awake! You'll be fine!!!!0
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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? lalalalalalala0
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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.0 -
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.
Because she was obviously tied to the chair, and didnt have the ability to walk out, or get up and find the dentist.0 -
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.
A needle for a cavity, yea fine.. I know that's coming... and I still freakout.
I'm surprised though that they tell you to let them freak out because it has to be done.. I would assume there are more then one way to put a patient under... and if they are really opposed to general anesthesia with a needle, then I'd leave them alone instead of forcing it. Thats just me though..
Believe me, the dentist came in because of my screaming.. My mom told me afterwards that she could hear me all the way in the lobby. The dentist is the reason I got the laughing gas first before having the needle put in me.. because the nurse at that point was staring in a corner glaring at me because I'm sure she thought I was just a brat trying to give her a hard time, but I wasn't... I'm conveying I'm terrified and you're not listening.. So thats what you get.. end of story. Maybe next time she'll think to listen to a patient instead of just trying to force them to do something.0 -
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.
A needle for a cavity, yea fine.. I know that's coming... and I still freakout.
I'm surprised though that they tell you to let them freak out because it has to be done.. I would assume there are more then one way to put a patient under... and if they are really opposed to general anesthesia with a needle, then I'd leave them alone instead of forcing it. Thats just me though..
Believe me, the dentist came in because of my screaming.. My mom told me afterwards that she could hear me all the way in the lobby. The dentist is the reason I got the laughing gas first before having the needle put in me.. because the nurse at that point was staring in a corner glaring at me because I'm sure she thought I was just a brat trying to give her a hard time, but I wasn't... I'm conveying I'm terrified and you're not listening.. So thats what you get.. end of story. Maybe next time she'll think to listen to a patient instead of just trying to force them to do something.
Eh, some people are just idiots.
I was referring more to giving a patient local anaesthetic, not general. You get all sorts of reactions to merely seeing the needle, then they get worse as the needle gets closer to the mouth. Sometimes it's better to let the patient have a cry and calm down, then inject them, because the alternative to no injection is a lot of pain. Once they realise that, it makes for smooth sailing. But for general, you generally need a needle at some stage. She probably just thought you were being a sook, and you knew you were getting a needle. And she was probably an uber *kitten*.
But still....no reason to punch someone. You could have just gotten out of the chair and toddled outside to get your mum or someone who would explain to the nurse that she needs to stop with the needle for a second, and let you calm down, then try to proceed.
I'm rather annoyed at the idea of someone punching a dentist/nurse, purely because we got a patient referred to us who has a history of violence against dentist/assistants, and I think it is entirely unneccesary. Take a valium, relax.0 -
Mine were taken out when I was 25. The roots were up into my sinus'. The oral surgeon said the recovery would be difficult.
It was fine. Knocked out for the whole thing. The worst part I remember is that my ex-husband made me soup for dinner and got pizza for him and my daughter, and I was so groggy that I cried because I wanted pizza. LOL0 -
Just calm down. I ate a bunch of mint chocolate chip ice cream and mini blueberry muffins but I guess that isn't appropriate here lol0
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I got some kind of dissoluble drug under my tongue. No IV. GREAT stuff. I woke up when they needed me to, other than that, I slept through the deep cleaning, 2 fillings, and 2 wisdom teeth coming out. It was awesome. Recovery sucks, but you kinda expect that.0
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I had mine out nine hours ago!!! I just had the local anesthetic. However, I also pass out when getting my blood drawn and passed out in the middle of getting numbed up. Ten minutes later I felt alright, but I did feel some pain when they took one tooth out. They give you A LOT of shots in your mouth if you are awake, If i could decide now , I would have liked to get put out. Good luck!0
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I am the same way, I once passed out from seeing a drawing of arm muscles. I got my wisdom teeth out and I don't even remember having an IV, I was just out. I never really hurt afterwards, either. But it;s different for everyone. Also, as someone who works at a smoothie place I have to say... don't live off of smoothies you'll gain weight!! They aren't good for you (unless you make them yourself)!0
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