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writes:Hi guys I need some advice and also other peoples experience on my problem... When I last went to the dentist I had an X-ray and it should i have an impacted wisdom tooth at the back of my bottom tooth, I have had he odd pain but then nothing for months.. This time it's different my gum is swollen and sore and I can barely open my mouth and my face is slightly swollen.. I am trying to get in to see my dentist .. I'm worried if it could be an abscess ( I've heard some horror stories). Have you had this problem before and does wisdom tooth removal hurt and did you get sedated?? I'm scared tbh of dentists but I know healthy teeth and gums is important Reply to this Question
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reader, Honeypie  +, writes (4 June 2018):
 I will second the Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas) as Code Warrior mentioned. JUST make sure you have someone to drive you home. You will be groggy and goofy.
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reader, Honeypie +, writes (4 June 2018):
My husband went through this last month. He first went in for x-rays (don't hurt) and got antibiotics like YCBS mentioned and this week he had the tooth pulled. Did it hurt? He said not really, until afterwards while i healed but that is NORMAL.
I have a fear of doctors, dentists, hospitals - the works. Not because of the pain but the germs. Yet I still went in for a cleaning and I will have to go back in for a root-canal & crown (which I don't look forward too - mostly because of the cost!)
The longer you wait the worse it can get.
PS I had all 3 of my wisdom pulled when I was 18-19? It wasn't fun but I'm glad I got it done.
An abscessed tooth is an oral infection that appears at the base or root of the tooth. You can end up with severe tooth decay if you wait to long. But it can also lead to other health issues you do not want. Bad breath being a minor one.
While I TOTALLY get the whole - I'm scared of dentist" you need to think of YOUR health first.
Talk to family and friends - ASK around who they use and who they like. We found the BEST dentist clinic that has an all female staff. They are kind, considerate and TOP rate at their jobs. I told the hygienist that I had these fears and she actually spend a good while just chatting and making sure I was comfortable.
While I'm still scared of germs (mainly) I'm not so worried about the upcoming root-canal.. believe it or not. I know I'm in good hands. And I know it's something I should have done maybe a year ago... so not good. Don't wait. This will NOT fix itself.
Take the band-aid method - just find a dentist people recommend (you can also check their website etc.) and call them. They will probably see you ASAP for x-rays and a short exam so you can get the antibiotics to take the infections away. THEN set up a date for the extraction.
Do it for you :) Do it today!
You can do it.
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reader, anonymous, writes (4 June 2018): TBH going to the dentist is always scarey but it is inevitable but the degree of pain you experience when you have a tooth pulled out depends on the skill of the dentist. If the anesthetic injection is done correctly you hardly feel pain. But you are still young I advise you to take good care of your teeth because when they are gone you feel your life is over. I remember when I lost my front teeth I felt that my life is finished and I felt a 100 yrs old. You should only have a tooth out if it is absolutely neccessary. Ask your dentist to safe the tooth if possible.
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reader, anonymous, writes (4 June 2018): The treatment will depend upon the history of the tooth. In general if this is the first episode of pain/swelling then all that will be done is to clean the area. This can be uncomfortable, but isn't painful. If the symptoms have happened a lot then you may need the tooth out (or if it's causing damage the tooth in front). Whether or not this is done at the dentist or a hospital will depend upon the position of the tooth and the experience of your dentist. If it's straight forward your dentist will carry out the treatment under a local anaesthetic and you shouldn't feel anything.
If it's more difficult you can have it done under sedation or general anaesthetic at a hospital. Sedation at your dentist may not be an option as not many dentists offer it.
Afterwards, you'll be sore for a few days and may get some swelling and even some bruising.
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reader, Youcannotbeserious +, writes (4 June 2018):
 If it's an abscess, you will be given antibiotics to clear it up before the dentist can do any work to investigate why it has occurred. It is important you go as quickly as possible, before this gets worse. (I too have a fear of dentists so totally understand you putting it off.)
I've only known a couple of people who have had to have their wisdom teeth removed and both had it done under general anaesthetic in hospital.
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