so I ended up deciding to get the tooth pulled after all, 100 bucks, wow... the price difference is ridiculous.
What an unpleasant thing.. had to get 2 shots to the gums, and just sit there for 10 mins while it goes numb, such an unpleasant gross feeling, whole face going completely numb.
then the twisting and bending the tooth out, drilling.. yeah... unpleasant.
then having to bite down on gauze all day long afterwards, couldn't talk, mouth full of blood, man seriously who knows how much blood I swallowed today.
couldn't eat, and can't eat any solid foods for 3 days.
says not to talk much (no problem there *foreveralone.jpg*)
so it's nice to have that behind me, I hope it heals fine and all that. I really don't look forward to the no solid food thing...
Hang in there!
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try eat clam chowder
ReplyDeleteAustin,
ReplyDeleteThe one thing you don't want EVER is a dry socket. When they pulled your tooth all they did was fold the skin over the nerve. If that nerve gets exposed its called a Dry Socket and its one of the worst pains you can have. I got all 4 of my wisdom teeth out last year and got a Dry Socket 2 times.
So, I would say don't eat anything but soups for a week. Don't drink out of a straw that sucking action will open that nerve right up. IDK if you smoke, but don't for a week or 2.
Good Luck,
Kyle
ummm yeah we probably shoulda warned you about what you go though afterwards, but its kinda worth it because of the price difference.
ReplyDeletebut anyway for the next week or so sip plenty of liquids so the hole doesn't dry up and make sure you don't accidentally remove the blood clot where you got your tooth pulled or you will be in for a world of hurt like no other, trust me on this one.
here are some more tips on how to help the healing process.
Bite gently on the gauze pad periodically, and change pads as they become soaked with blood. Call your dentist or oral surgeon if you still have bleeding 24 hours after your surgery.
While your mouth is numb, be careful not to bite the inside of your cheek or lip, or your tongue.
Do not lie flat. This may prolong bleeding. Prop up your head with pillows.
Try using an ice pack on the outside of your cheek for the first 24 hours. You can use moist heat-such as a washcloth soaked in warm water and wrung out-for the following 2 or 3 days.
Relax after surgery. Physical activity may increase bleeding.
Eat soft foods, such as gelatin, pudding, or a thin soup. Gradually add solid foods to your diet as healing progresses.
Do not use a straw for the first few days. Sucking on a straw can loosen the blood clot and delay healing.
After the first day, gently rinse your mouth with warm salt water several times a day to reduce swelling and relieve pain.
Do not smoke for at least 24 hours after your surgery. The sucking motion can loosen the clot and delay healing. In addition, smoking decreases the blood supply and can bring germs and contaminants to the surgery area.
Avoid rubbing the area with your tongue or touching it with your fingers.
Continue to brush your teeth and tongue carefully.
Your dentist will remove the stitches after a few days, if needed.
dude I had some problems so I had extrect like 4 teeths.2 and 2.2 premolars and 2 molars.at the molars I had like 4 shots and the seccond hurt like hell because it came out with a little part of the gum stick on it
ReplyDeleteYou could just live of your peanut butter and icecream snack.. !
ReplyDeleteYour description has just convinced me to never to get a tooth pulled.
ReplyDeleteTry to get your hands on some peach frozen yogurt, I had my tooth pulled a year ago and it helped the healing and the lack of food TREMENDOUSLY. And since it was cold it didn't hurt to swallow. Good luck with your tooth Austin. God bless.
ReplyDeleteHope yah feel better Austin
ReplyDeleteDon't use straws and well see you in 3 days :D
GL
-Mains
so peanut butter is out of the foods that must succkk
ReplyDeleteWanna know a secret? That "no solid food" thing can be bypassed as long as the food you're consuming doesn't need to be chewed. I perfected the art of swallowing Mac'n'cheese whole without chewing when I had my wisdom teeth out.
ReplyDeleteVery nice,
ReplyDeleteat least you have your peanut butter ;)
I had my wisdom teeth pulled in August, & for that entire month of august, it was a bit of Pain & a bit of Irritation, but I know yull get thru it ;)
ReplyDeleteHope you're doing well. Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteYeah its pretty terrible. I had 4 teeth pulled at the same time and it was horrible. I wish I could have gotten knocked out but the dentist didnt have an anesthesiologist.
ReplyDeleteThis is for you tweet. You should post your minecraft video :D. It will ease the pain in your mouth ^_^.
ReplyDeleteaustin i have a question, if your so low on money why dont' u accept machinima's offer. If you say yes you'll get paid to do something you enjoy to do its just doesn't make sense to me why you don't say yes.
ReplyDeleteIt's still okay dude. Still, you can eat fetuses.
ReplyDeleteWut. They're all soft and tasty ya know.
I say eat peanut butter blended it miscellaneous things
ReplyDeletelike apple sauce or smoothies or ice cream =]
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ReplyDeleteHope all goes well with your tooth.
Dont worry. eat chiken porridge! =D they can get addictive, esp when the chicken is soft and the porridge is thick, dry sticky etc haha xD
ReplyDeleteWell, don't have any advice that hasn't been said already. Don't know how cold it is over there, but, yeah, at least there's ice cream.
ReplyDeleteFeel better soon.
Aw, was it impacted? D; they had to bend and twist my last wisdom tooth because it was impacted, I literally thought they were going to break my effin' jaw.
ReplyDeleteKnow just how you feel, Austin. I got three teeth pulled, but at least I was sedated for it.
ReplyDeleteThe next few days will be painful, but painkillers and soup will be your best friend. Don't forget to rinse every night with water, very gently, don't slosh, to get any debris out of the socket.
Aw, I was hoping for the root canal.
ReplyDeletePeanut butter isn't that solid, although it's glue-y...
Forever Alone made me lol, then get kinda sad. Then it was mildly funny again.