Mandibular and maxillary third molar extraction experiences...

[kandrathe]

I'm having my last two removed in 30 minutes. I had one other one extracted a year ago, and I was in no hurry to go back. They offered to take them when I was 22, but I put it off until it was necessary. Now these last two have finally succumbed to small cavities, which make it easier to take them now than to fix.

Anyway... I'm off to the dentist. I'll be in some pain for a few days. I remember that much from last year, and also to not fall behind on the pain medications.

How did wisdom tooth extraction go for you all?

They gave me the option of unconsciousness, or just Novocaine. I opted for the cheaper route since I pay for about half of things now. The most uncomfortable part was really getting the shots. I did have a couple painful twinges on the upper one, but nothing even needing a grimace. I was thinking through the whole time, "I'm paying someone to do this to me?" It wasn't to expensive though, about $250 including the pain pills, penicillin, a cold pack, some gauze, and special mouth rinse. This place was like Jester's experience and not my normal dentist, where this oral surgeon just specializes in oral surgery.

It is a weird experience though having someone horse teeth out of your head.