Wingless Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 So I had my wisdom teeth pulled a few days ago, and despite being pretty much completely coherent when I woke up after the surgery, I didn't notice that the side of my shirt had been covered in blood and that someone had tried to clean it up before sending me home. Apparently knowing how to get a good seal on an IV isn't required to graduate med school. *shrug* Wisdom teeth stores - GO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike is Fr3sh Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 I got mine out Thursday and it stopped bleeding that night. It sucks not eating solid foods and not playing saxophone on jailbreak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox* Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 time of the month? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linoleum Knive Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Shit. I gotta get mine out soon. :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingless Posted July 19, 2010 Author Share Posted July 19, 2010 It wasn't half bad. The actual surgery was almost pleasant. The drugs are sufficient enough to take the edge off, but that's about it. I like soup, so that didn't change my diet much. Milkshakes are delicious, regardless of whether or not I should be drinking them. Though I will say, this has been the laziest 4 days ever. I've accomplished NOTHING in the last 96 hours. I guess this is why housewives get addicted to opiates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piscian Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 My dental hygienist is cute. Every time I visit, I eat a whole package of Oreo cookies while waiting in the lobby. Sometimes she has to cancel the rest of the afternoon's appointments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apt. 2B Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 i dont have to get mine pulled because im perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n1ckkkkk Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Surgeon is back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluHorse Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 The Surgeon is Inspired by your post!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingless Posted July 19, 2010 Author Share Posted July 19, 2010 i dont have to get mine pulled because im perfect By that, I think you mean you're genetically deficient and don't have any or your jaw is massive and there isn't any crowding. Yet. My top two were impacting and the bottom two were growing in crooked and were starting to cause extra special crowding, so it was time for them to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttaM Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Lol @ Piscian. I got mine pulled 2 years ago, all 4 in 1 sitting. No problems, I was home from school and we had an AP Government test that day so I had the book and was texting people answers to the questions. That same night I went to some play and got 15 points extra credit for sitting and watching pretty colors and funny costumes while being on Vicadin. FEELSGOODMAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingless Posted July 19, 2010 Author Share Posted July 19, 2010 Y'know, for a two thousand dollar procedure, of which about $800 is out of pocket, I expected something better than Lortab 5. Most of today is going to be spent suffering until after lunch when I can take my happy pill. Oh, how great it is to be back at work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowpoke Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 We call them dentists over here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingless Posted July 19, 2010 Author Share Posted July 19, 2010 We call them dentists over here There's a difference. My dentist takes care of all of my day-to-day oral health and most dental work. A maxillofacial surgeon actually specializes in oral surgery, and a good amount of the time, your dentist will refer you out to one to get extractions and things like that taken care of. Some dentists do their own extractions, but you need the equipment and the training, which is costly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild bill Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 your mom's an ORAL surgeon... a pretty good one too i hears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingless Posted July 20, 2010 Author Share Posted July 20, 2010 your mom's an ORAL surgeon... a pretty good one too i hears Well your mom is an AURAL surgeon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisco Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 mine was awesome, I was on pain killers for 4 days and I woke up and felt great but i was forced to sit there and wait for 3 hours post surgery because i had more then just my wisdom teeth out but thats a different story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaine Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 What painkiller did you use? Valium? Morphine? Anyways, I love getting dental procedures *SEE BELOWWWW* OWW MOM I BROKE A TOOTH. UH-OH I NEEDS TO GO TO DENTIST NAO. *GARBLED SPEECH FROM FAKE BLOOD, SMIRKING BEHIND MOM'S BACK*. 12 hours ltr: WAH MJ IS THAT YOU? WHAT WHY AM I really FEELING THIS??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awwik Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 When i got mine out, I just threw up everywhere because of to much blood. It was terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piscian Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I don't think my oral surgeon likes me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowpoke Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 There's a difference. My dentist takes care of all of my day-to-day oral health and most dental work. A maxillofacial surgeon actually specializes in oral surgery, and a good amount of the time, your dentist will refer you out to one to get extractions and things like that taken care of. Some dentists do their own extractions, but you need the equipment and the training, which is costly. I think you mean, an orthodontist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingless Posted July 22, 2010 Author Share Posted July 22, 2010 I think you mean, an orthodontist Yes and no. I could have meant that, but I didn't. "Dentist" is a blanket term to refer to one that is qualified to perform dentistry, regardless of which certification they hold. Specialists are typically referred to by their specialty, such as Oral/Maxillofacial Surgeon. My surgeon had his DDS and MD, whereas my Orthodontist only has (I believe) his DDS. Both are Dentists. It's similar to how your family practitioner/generalist is usually referred to as your Doctor, and how one that tries to argue semantics with me is usually referred to a neurologist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bort Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 i really have to get mine pulled. two years ago, the dentist said especially two needed to get pulled ASAP. unfortunately, i have a pathological phobia of dental surgery. the only way i could ever possibly get them pulled is if they completely knocked me out. the only problem is that i also have a pathological phobia of general anesthesia and going unconscious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 i really have to get mine pulled. two years ago, the dentist said especially two needed to get pulled ASAP. unfortunately, i have a pathological phobia of dental surgery. the only way i could ever possibly get them pulled is if they completely knocked me out. the only problem is that i also have a pathological phobia of general anesthesia and going unconscious. Then just get completely hammer and black out. Then let them pull your teeth out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingless Posted July 22, 2010 Author Share Posted July 22, 2010 i really have to get mine pulled. two years ago, the dentist said especially two needed to get pulled ASAP. unfortunately, i have a pathological phobia of dental surgery. the only way i could ever possibly get them pulled is if they completely knocked me out. the only problem is that i also have a pathological phobia of general anesthesia and going unconscious. Mine were already starting to crowd and cause alignment issues with the rest of my jaw. Plus the ouch... The last thing you want is to end up with an abscess in your jaw or something like that. Then you'll HAVE to get it done. Or die, whatever comes first. Going out from IV anesthetics really isn't half bad. They put a few leads on your chest to get you hooked up to the "Do I need to get the defibrillator?" cart. They'll probably put you on oxygen for at least a bit. Then you just need to lean back, relax and let them put the IV needle in. They'll pump you full of goodies and you'll be out in 90 seconds. I remember feeling a little warm and drunk before I went under. The entire prep process was actually really quick. You wake up with a mouth full of gauze and a bit groggy, but it's really not half bad at all. It was actually a fairly positive experience all things considered. I'm sure I'll think it's even better when I'm done healing so I can stop taking ibuprofin every 4 hours. My only real words of advice is to make sure you stock up on soup and ice cream before hand so you don't have to make extra trips to the store. Also, get your hands on the narcotics they prescribe you as soon as you're coherent enough to do so. My girlfriend made the mistake of taking a nap for an hour or two instead of filling the script and taking them on schedule and woke up made of sad and pain when the topical wore off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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