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Recommendations on getting my wisdom teeth removed (beehaw.org)
submitted 1 year ago by tiago@beehaw.org to c/chat@beehaw.org
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hola!

I'm extremely nervous because on Wednesday I'm scheduled to get my wisdom teeth removed. My main worry is getting my nerves damaged and having to be on pain forever.

I also have never had any surgical procedure done before, so not knowing what to expect from having three pieces removed has me crawling up the roof.

Many say it should get done as soon as possible, but I'm seriously considering calling it off. The pain I felt two weeks ago is gone now 🥸

Any advice (either for before or after the procedure) is welcome and deeply appreciated.

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[–] loops@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

I had a wisdom tooth removed when I was younger. They anaesthetized me, so I don't remember the actual surgery. Since you're removing three at a time, there will be a lot of swelling as you've probably been told. I would suggest you get some Soylent if possible, though that can get boring really quick. As others have said, scrambled eggs, yoghurt, soup, mashed potatoes, etc. I suppose you could also have regular meals and shove them in blender and eat that way.

I wouldn't sweat it with the surgery itself, it's such an old, well practised surgery there is very little that can go wrong.