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Was at the dentist today and was told i need to have a wisdom tooth removed.
I am terrified of the dentist the last time i had a wisdom tooth removed it took 45 mins and actually had the dentist practically sitting on me due to the tooth breaking and some problems with the nerves.
I refused to let him do it this morning and asked if he would refer me to go private (i dont mind paying the money) and pay to get knocked out. He refused to do this saying there was no need.
Does anyone know if i can book this on my own without being refered by the dentist??
He was really unsympathetic i was crying and even the thought of it and the only thing he could say was that i was only prolonging my pain.. :crying:
You can ask for a second opinion at your practice and request to have the tooth removed under anaesthetic at a hospital.
I don't think you would need to be referred by and NHS dentist to a private surgery. Ring up a few places and see what they say.
di marco
28-03-2009, 00:06
i agree, i would think you could just book an appointment to go privately. hope you manage to get it sorted soon :)
kayuqtuq
28-03-2009, 18:27
Change your dentist if he's that unsympathetic.
Carol :cool:
i know this is an old thread but thought id update you after much dodging of the dentist finally went and got the wisdom tooth on thursday - switched dentists (new one is fab) and everything went fine didnt even cry, which is something that happens every time i go to the dentist.
Only problem is now that bruise quite badly and the inside of my mouth hurts so much i cant actually open my mouth wide enough to eat anything but hopefully that will wear off in a few days
My niece just became a dentist so I'm switching to her. My wisdom teeth keep threatening to come out.
Hannelene
12-09-2009, 20:21
I had mine removed at the beginning of last month and it was painful no eating for about 3 wks and painkillers :(
it was painful but eventually things get better
I had mine removed at the beginning of last month and it was painful no eating for about 3 wks and painkillers :(
it was painful but eventually things get better
oh dont say that lol i enjoy eating too much to not have solids for 3 weeks
ive been popping pills all day but they dont seem to even be taking the edge off it im just going to have to put up with it
My niece just became a dentist so I'm switching to her. My wisdom teeth keep threatening to come out.
First think carefully about this
Did you do anything to annoy her as a child????
Hannelene
12-09-2009, 20:27
I had mine removed at the beginning of last month and it was painful no eating for about 3 wks and painkillers :(
it was painful but eventually things get better
oh dont say that lol i enjoy eating too much to not have solids for 3 weeks
ive been popping pills all day but they dont seem to even be taking the edge off it im just going to have to put up with it
I was on jelly, ice cream and soup for a little while along with painkillers :(
If the pain becomes too much it could be worth going back to the dentist as it could be infected :(
I second that Hannelene. If the pain doesn't subside you should go back.
Someone I know had her jaw broken when she had a wisdom tooth out a few weeks ago. She got a fungal infection in the jaw and ended up in hospital three days before flying to Florida.
I don't mean to scare you but don't sit tight and hope the pain will go away if it goes on for longer than expected.
My niece just became a dentist so I'm switching to her. My wisdom teeth keep threatening to come out.
First think carefully about this
Did you do anything to annoy her as a child????
lol, yes. plenty of things
Hannelene
12-09-2009, 20:57
I second that Hannelene. If the pain doesn't subside you should go back.
Someone I know had her jaw broken when she had a wisdom tooth out a few weeks ago. She got a fungal infection in the jaw and ended up in hospital three days before flying to Florida.
I don't mean to scare you but don't sit tight and hope the pain will go away if it goes on for longer than expected.
Good advice:)
I have a mate that has a high pain threshold. Has dental treatment without any painkillers.
Hannelene
12-09-2009, 21:37
I take as many injections as they can allow!
thanks for the advice
as i cant really do anything about it until monday i just googled it and apparently there is a thing called dry socket which can be caused with smoking before the recommended time.........which i hold my hands up and say i did so this may be the case.
I'll give them a call first thing on monday morning and see what they say
phoned the dentist this morning as the pain hasnt got any better.
She said that part of the root or the nerve broke off when she was taking the tooth out and she left it in there cause it doesnt usually cause problems.
Ive to go back on thursday to have it taken out if its still sore.
sindydoll
14-09-2009, 21:32
i wish i never started reading this thread now, im having one out on the 24th, its wobbly because the pocket is smashed... i can actually wobble itso my dentist said it needs to come out but with it been wobbly it wont take much
i wish i never started reading this thread now, im having one out on the 24th, its wobbly because the pocket is smashed... i can actually wobble itso my dentist said it needs to come out but with it been wobbly it wont take much
Just think its already half way there!!!!
sindydoll
14-09-2009, 21:39
i wish i never started reading this thread now, im having one out on the 24th, its wobbly because the pocket is smashed... i can actually wobble itso my dentist said it needs to come out but with it been wobbly it wont take much
Just think its already half way there!!!!
im really scared....i have work the next day i thought i would be ok but sounds like i wont be
im really scared....i have work the next day i thought i would be ok but sounds like i wont be
Everybody is different. Just because Luna has had problems doesn't mean you will.
sindydoll
14-09-2009, 21:44
im really scared....i have work the next day i thought i would be ok but sounds like i wont be
Everybody is different. Just because Luna has had problems doesn't mean you will.
i read this thread and then googled and it sems a common thing to be off food and in pain for a couple of weeks
im really scared....i have work the next day i thought i would be ok but sounds like i wont be
Everybody is different. Just because Luna has had problems doesn't mean you will.
i read this thread and then googled and it sems a common thing to be off food and in pain for a couple of weeks
Trust me sindydoll, it just my luck that something goes wrong - i'm sure you'll be fine
I have had a couple of wisdom teeth removed and was able to work the next day, although I was in some discomfort, obviously, however, some decent pain killers and soft food for a few days was all I needed to cope. Good luck, I am sure you will be fine :)
sindydoll
24-09-2009, 12:05
ok its happened ive had it out this morning so im still numb! but with it alreasdy been wobbly i was worrired over nothing! the worst part was the injection :lol: so thanks guys for your advise x
Glad it went ok, I am sure you will be fully recovered in no time :)
If you are a smoker, you should wait a couple of days, as difficult as that might be, as smoking with an open wound in your mouth can cause problems.
sindydoll
24-09-2009, 12:22
i dont smoke
Chris_2k11
24-09-2009, 12:25
oh this is horrible, I remember when mine came through. nightmare
sindydoll
24-09-2009, 12:44
there not good! and the annoying thing is there just a waste there is no reason to have them!! my dad is 73 and he hasnt got his yet
sindydoll
24-09-2009, 13:13
im starting to get a pain like tooth ache now :crying:
I hope you have got some strong pain killers :(
sindydoll
24-09-2009, 15:59
just been to boots for some pain killers
just been to boots for some pain killers
I recommend neurofen plus.. I can't have my wisdom teeth removed cause they are growing at an angle but every so often they rub against the teeth in front of them causing massive of pain.. I found neurofen plus the only one to help with the pain
sindydoll
24-09-2009, 16:20
just been to boots for some pain killers
I recommend neurofen plus.. I can't have my wisdom teeth removed cause they are growing at an angle but every so often they rub against the teeth in front of them causing massive of pain.. I found neurofen plus the only one to help with the pain
can you not have them taken out at the hospital?
no, unless I break my jaw.. they are not growing up but out at a 90 degree angle.. the best I could get was to remove the two teeth in front of them to let them grow.. They are embedded sideways in my gum so not straight forward procedure to remove... they don't cause me much problems and are usually fixed with some pain killers
parkerman
24-09-2009, 17:45
I had my wisdom tooth removed in hospital about six years ago. It cost nothing. There was nothing wrong with it but, like Siobhan's, it was growing at an acute angle and I kept getting food trapped between it and the next tooth. It was causing no pain at all though. If I could get mine done at hospital, I don't see why you shouldn't be able to, Siobhan, especially if it is causing you pain on occasions.
just been to boots for some pain killers
paramol were the best for me when i had this done
Still getting a wee bit of pain just now but only when i get tired and ovbiously feeling a bit run down. Go back on the 1st oct to get two of my fillings removed and redone....so not looking forward to it
sindydoll
24-09-2009, 22:22
i hate going to the dentist :thumbsdow
I don't like it but I go every six months for a check-up. That way any problems are dealt with before they become too big and painful.
I had my wisdom tooth removed in hospital about six years ago. It cost nothing. There was nothing wrong with it but, like Siobhan's, it was growing at an acute angle and I kept getting food trapped between it and the next tooth. It was causing no pain at all though. If I could get mine done at hospital, I don't see why you shouldn't be able to, Siobhan, especially if it is causing you pain on occasions.
I must check into that cause I was told by a dentist (when I had emergency to remove one of the teeth in front of the wisdom tooth) that I had to have my gums slit and jaw dislocated to get at them to remove them.. that is why I just put up with the pain
parkerman
25-09-2009, 09:52
Oh dear. That does sound a bit more radical! :eek:
I can appreciate that your gum will have to be split, I had that done about 15years ago for some root canal treatment, with about 9 stitches (sounds worse than it was :)) but dislocating your jaw sounds extreme :eek:
Oh dear. That does sound a bit more radical! :eek:
That why I am going to check it out again.. I don't think I would like my jaw dislocated... my family suffer from deep rooted teeth and dry sockets.. it might explain why it would be more difficult for me..
sindydoll
25-09-2009, 10:21
oh dear! and theres my panaking in having a wobbly wisdom taken out :lol:
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