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originally posted by: MiddleInitial
At 34, I've waited longer than most folks to have my wisdom teeth extracted. I had all four pulled two days ago. There were all impacted.
The last 48 hours has been a blur of fragmented, erratic, fitful sleep (thanks to the meds), cursing myself for putting the procedure on the back burner for so many years, and half-consumed Ensure nutrition shakes.
The oral surgeon told me in a consultation several weeks ago that I should plan on laying low for a week or so. I was firmly decided (so I thought) that it was going to be no big deal, that I would get on with daily life immediately, and that I wasn't going to need the oxycodone which was prescribed. (I have a history of compulsive substance abuse and avoid opioid medications like plague.) And as you might guess by the language I'm using, I struck out on all three counts.
I'm essentially bedridden, and I'm not sure, but I think that I might be developing an infection in one of the sockets. The swelling has gone down considerably on the right side, but the left is still massively swollen, tender to the touch.
I've done lots of reading online about recovery from the surgery, and all its doing is making me feel expectant of the worst. Does anyone have a personal story about wisdom tooth extraction that ends happily (i.e., no infections or dry sockets)? I need a pick-me-up like never before.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all my ATS brothers and sisters.
After the procedure I developed an infection called 'dry socket' (google it) and it was quite possibly the worst pain I have ever experienced in my life! However don't panic it was my fault entirely as I smoked a cigarette immediately after the procedure when I woke up (something they strongly advise you not to do)
The reason I'm telling you my story is because infection aside. When I healed up I can't begin to tell you the relief you feel and how beautiful my mouth felt after all them years of pain with wisdom teeth
originally posted by: MiddleInitial
After the procedure I developed an infection called 'dry socket' (google it) and it was quite possibly the worst pain I have ever experienced in my life! However don't panic it was my fault entirely as I smoked a cigarette immediately after the procedure when I woke up (something they strongly advise you not to do)
The reason I'm telling you my story is because infection aside. When I healed up I can't begin to tell you the relief you feel and how beautiful my mouth felt after all them years of pain with wisdom teeth
I gave up smoking three months ago and started using "snus", a Swedish upper lip snuff. Partly because of health reasons, partly because I'm a semi-serious singer, and partly in anticipation of the procedure.
I've heard people say similar things about how they had no idea that they were walking around so uncomfortable for so long with the teeth in, and the wonderful feeling of having them out. I'm gonna try to keep my eye on that prize! Thanks for dropping by.
Sorry let explain.
originally posted by: MiddleInitial
a reply to: fusiondoe
I hadn't read about cloves...do you just bite down on it? Thanks for the tip!
originally posted by: MiddleInitial
After the procedure I developed an infection called 'dry socket' (google it) and it was quite possibly the worst pain I have ever experienced in my life! However don't panic it was my fault entirely as I smoked a cigarette immediately after the procedure when I woke up (something they strongly advise you not to do)
The reason I'm telling you my story is because infection aside. When I healed up I can't begin to tell you the relief you feel and how beautiful my mouth felt after all them years of pain with wisdom teeth
I gave up smoking three months ago and started using "snus", a Swedish upper lip snuff. Partly because of health reasons, partly because I'm a semi-serious singer, and partly in anticipation of the procedure.
I've heard people say similar things about how they had no idea that they were walking around so uncomfortable for so long with the teeth in, and the wonderful feeling of having them out. I'm gonna try to keep my eye on that prize! Thanks for dropping by.
originally posted by: dfnj2015
originally posted by: MiddleInitial
After the procedure I developed an infection called 'dry socket' (google it) and it was quite possibly the worst pain I have ever experienced in my life! However don't panic it was my fault entirely as I smoked a cigarette immediately after the procedure when I woke up (something they strongly advise you not to do)
The reason I'm telling you my story is because infection aside. When I healed up I can't begin to tell you the relief you feel and how beautiful my mouth felt after all them years of pain with wisdom teeth
I gave up smoking three months ago and started using "snus", a Swedish upper lip snuff. Partly because of health reasons, partly because I'm a semi-serious singer, and partly in anticipation of the procedure.
I've heard people say similar things about how they had no idea that they were walking around so uncomfortable for so long with the teeth in, and the wonderful feeling of having them out. I'm gonna try to keep my eye on that prize! Thanks for dropping by.
I knew a guy who died of lip cancers from chewing tobacco. It was bad. I would not get hooked on snus either if I were you.