Removal of my wisdom teeth is an important part to prepare for the jaw surgery. I had to get them out at least 6 months prior to the jaw surgery so that they can heal properly. Maybe since I got them out earlier than planned I may be able to have the surgery earlier! I'm going to ask my orthodontist at my next tune-up and make sure to give an update :)
It was a really easy and painless process. I got to the oral surgeons office at 10:45 and they had me in the chair by 11 am. They drugged me up with a little laughing gas and some IV sedation. I immediately zonked out and about 30 min later woke up and didn't even realize the surgery had already happened!
They gave me an ice-pack, penicillin and ibuprofen for the pain and healing... and some harder pain meds in case the ibuprofen wasn't working. I haven't really had to take the harder stuff yet because its been very tolerable thus far. I've been icing the lower left side several times per day to ensure there is minimal swelling.
24 hours after you have the surgery you need to rinse your mouth with salt water several times a day (including right after meal times). This continues for about 2 weeks to ensure that everything heals properly.
My face is a little swollen on the bottom left side (where the impacted tooth was removed). Here is a picture from today (day 2). Not to bad!
P.s. On a side tangent... after the surgery when I was still at the oral surgeons office, I proceeded to tell the nurse about this very funny video on YouTube that involves a dad filming his kid high on meds after getting some stitches in his mouth. She probably thought I was way too high and not making sense....but it's very funny and I reccomend you watch it:
Wow! Now, that's dedication! Getting all your wisdom teeth out for the big surgery. It is fun to see people being dedicated and get their teeth in tip-top condition for the biggest day of their lives. Just like how I got so dedicated in fixing my teeth with different dentists (Myrtle Beach) for my graduation many years ago.
ReplyDeleteBut until now, I am maintaining my teeth at the Myrtle Beach dentists' clinic, since I love to be an example to everyone who wants to have good teeth.