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sbe · March 15th, 2006, 23:24

If they are not impacted, it is really not that big of a deal. I had four out in late January (and I'm in my young 30s...so yeah, I waited).

Nitrous oxide with local anesthetic only. No general. They came out, I went home with gauze in my mouth, got a prescription for vicodin filled, took one immediately, took one that evening...then I think I took a couple ibuprofen the next day and that was it. Laid around and read a couple magazines that day. Was out and about the next day, all day...even went out that night.

Did have to eat soft foods for about a week though. Anything with texture would end up in the 'holes' and that really wasn't comfortable. Great for losing a couple pounds (or 5) which I've kept off, so that was nice!

Best of luck w/your recovery...hope it is as simple as mine!

March 15th, 2006, 23:24	#9
sbe Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KC Posts: 540	If they are not impacted, it is really not that big of a deal. I had four out in late January (and I'm in my young 30s...so yeah, I waited). Nitrous oxide with local anesthetic only. No general. They came out, I went home with gauze in my mouth, got a prescription for vicodin filled, took one immediately, took one that evening...then I think I took a couple ibuprofen the next day and that was it. Laid around and read a couple magazines that day. Was out and about the next day, all day...even went out that night. Did have to eat soft foods for about a week though. Anything with texture would end up in the 'holes' and that really wasn't comfortable. Great for losing a couple pounds (or 5) which I've kept off, so that was nice! Best of luck w/your recovery...hope it is as simple as mine!