Impacted Molars
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Getting My Wisdom Teeth out-What to Expect?
Asked by M.P. from Provo
on May 12, 2011
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Hey all I'm 23 and finally getting these stupid things out! I was told that my top two didn't need to come out because he can't even see them on the x-ray. The bottom ...
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- i think mrs. robinson's example is a worst-case scenario, and probably an unskilled dentist. but i also think that eating a hamburger later the same day is an equally ...
- Well I was put out for all four at 26 years old. It was the most horrible pain. I was swollen for days and days couldn't talk and if I did I would cry it hurt so bad. ...
- The procedure isn't that bad, especially because you won't be all 'there'. Stay on top of pain meds, and most importantly, do what the instructions are to avoid 'dry s...
Scared to Death of Wisdom Tooth Extraction
Asked by D.F. from New York
on February 11, 2011
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Im scheduled to get a bottom impacted wisdom tooth removed that is also infected by a cavity. Im so terrified of needles and drills and pain. Does anyone have any expe...
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- I feel for you. I had my wisdoms out about 10 years ago, but did it with general anesthesia-I wouldn't have done it any other way. But, it was all four. As for afte...
- Look, you are going to the wrong dentist. Please go see an oral surgeon. You don't have to have general anesthetic. They can give you something called twilight slee...
- Had my 4 wisdom teeth pulled when I was 21 years old. They didn't knock me out. They numbed me well, probably novacaine and used "laughing gas." No need to be scare...
Wisdom Tooth Extraction - Sorry I Know Not Mom Related
Asked by M.G. from Seattle
on May 4, 2012
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I had my wisdom tooth extracted on Monday. I had a few stitches put in to close the site and I've been doing all the dentist instructed me to do. However, I am so bore...
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- I was 22, my son 14, my daughter 16 when we had all four removed at the same time. Each had four, we didn't all do it at the same time cause clearly I didn't give bir...
- Don't take chances. Do what the doc said. You can pretend it's Cinco de Mayo later. Honestly, you don't want to end up with a cheek that looks like you have the m...
- I don't know if this is one of those things that is easier if done younger or not. I had all 4 out when I was 16 and I was eating pizza 3 days later. I never had any...
Cost of Wisdom Teeth Removal
Asked by N.P. from Chicago
on October 29, 2007
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Hi...this may sound like a silly question but here goes.
For any of you who recently had their widsom teeth removed (all 4 removed, non-impacted) what was the cos...
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- hi i work at a dental office in the loop...........most DDS will ref you to a oral surgeon to have those wisdow teeth removed(because of them being so far back and s...
- My step sister just had hers removed. I believe it was fairly expensive. I think it was almost $1000 for everything. That includes the anesthesiologist (sp), etc. she...
- Hello, I remeber when I had mine removed it was expensive. I know I had to pay like 375.00 out of my own pocket why the insurance picked up the rest. I will tell ...
Tooth Fairy???
Asked by J.M. from Minneapolis
on May 29, 2007
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My oldest recently lost a tooth. We did the whole tooth fairy thing. My question is does anybody have a neat idea for me to store his baby teeth ? or what do you reall...
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- I keep them in a film canister in my dresser. Once the tooth fairy comes, there's really no reason for the kid to see them. Photos are the best way to remember your ...
- I only kept my daughters first one. The rest hit the garbage after the tooth fairy visits. If your son has a "baby book" or a memory book that you have made, you can...
- If you wanted to keep it, my daughter was given this as a birthday present off amazon.com It really is a beautiful set. If you don't like this one, they have others...
Can Anyone Recommend a Good Oral Surgeon for Wisdom Tooth Extraction?
Asked by L.W. from Dallas
on November 8, 2007
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I need all 4 wisdom teeth removed and I am SCARED TO DEATH because I have never been put under with anesthesia in my life. My Dentist recommended Peter Holland or Dr....
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- I am a surgical assistant and I work for an oral surgeon In Frisco. His name Is Dr Kirk scott. He is board certified. He's dual degree, he's an MD and a DDS. his numbe...
- I went to Dr. Richard Martin in Lewisville on Main St. I am terrified of needles and surgery, but he made it a wonderful experience (at least as wonderful as it could...
- I had all 4 of mine removed by my regular dentist. Not sure if you are willing or able to go that route, but he was awesome. He numbed it and used the nitrous on me ...
Tooth Fairy
Asked by M.Z. from Reno
on October 18, 2008
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My daughter is almost 5 1/2 and has discovered her 1st loose tooth. My question is, What is the going rate for the tooth fairy these days? When I was little it was a q...
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- My kids get $1 per tooth, provided it doesn't have a cavity or filling. We've explained that the tooth fairy recycles the teeth, and she won't take teeth that have ho...
- We give our children $1.00 in change. They love to count it out.
- I love the idea of the golden dollar coin! That's what were going to use when our children begin loosing their teeth.
Tooth Problems!!
Asked by W.S. from Philadelphia
on February 12, 2007
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Ahhhh!!! I am at my ropes end!!! I have an absessed (i don't think i spelled correct) tooth and it is at the root. I am on antibiotics and pain med. but after maybe...
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- Call your dentist! My son had an abscessed tooth back in August. After 48 hours he was as miserable as when it first started. The dentist switched his meds to a dif...
- Demand something from your doctor - tell him you have to function. If not your dentist - go to your regular PCP.
- This is my specialty!(absess around the tooth, makes you wanna shoot yourself especially when that pain gets up into your ear! you dont have to wait the full 8-10 hrs ...
Having a Tooth Pulled
Asked by K.G. from Fort Wayne
on June 30, 2011
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I am having my 2nd to last back molar pulled tomorrow, I cracked it in half whan I was a child and have had a temporary on it since then not the same temp I have had i...
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- I personally would choose the root canal and crown route. ANY time there is a way to save the original base to the tooth, this is what I would choose to do. If you o...
- I had a molar pulled several months ago. When the bone is healed, I will do the implant and then a crown. It is a long (~6 month) procedure. I felt the needle for the ...
- I have had several molars pulled. It was very easy and super fast, but the oral surgeon was a big strong guy with a lot of experience. It takes about a minute to pull ...
Your Child's Experience with Having a Tooth Pulled
Asked by J.C. from San Francisco
on September 1, 2010
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Hi Ladies, Several months ago my 6 year old daughter's adult tooth came in directly behind her baby tooth (the small, bottom/front tooth). The baby tooth was slightl...
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- I have been told that as far as the bottom front teeth go--it's not imperative that the baby teeth be pulled, even if the big teeth are in--and this happened to my son...
- My daughter is 7... and she had a loose baby tooth at her check up. The Dentist asked if we wanted it pulled. I asked my Daughter and she said okay. I said okay. Th...
- My son had a tooth pulled when he was 4 (infected due to a face plant onto concrete when he was 2). We used a pediatric dentist who first numbed the tooth and then...
