Wisdom Tooth Pain, Pending Removal

[Eldanen]

'Lo there,

I would appreciate any good thoughts, prayers, and positive energy (lower back right jaw, esp.!) sent my way :/. I'm not sure the tooth'll be able to be removed immediately, as I've had some swelling in my jaw occur. I'd like this all to go as easy and with as little complication as possible.

Thanks,
Eld

[CFTraveler]

"Every hand that touches you is the healing hand of God"- (affirmation)

[ButterflyWoman]

First, a word of advice. Don't drink anything with a straw for a few days after you have the tooth out. The suction can cause the clot of blood that is supposed to form in the tooth socket to be pulled out, causing the very painful condition known as "dry socket", where the nerve is exposed. Also be careful eating and drinking and cleaning your teeth, so that you don't dislodge the clot.

I say this from hard-won experience. Just keep away from straws. ;)

That being said, I will, indeed, send love and positive thoughts your way. Tooth trouble is something for which I have a great deal of compassion.

[Kunama]

You have my healing energies for your pain, I had all mine out in one hit, and prior to the op. I was using mushed up cloves to numb the pain. Motar and Pestal, little bit of water - and just lay them over the sore bit or bits....they worked for me. Also I haven't had a problem since they were all taken out.

[Eldanen]

Cool. I saw the dentist who referred me to the oral surgeon yesterday, and he informed me that i was supposed to have all four taken out, because there wasn't room. :/. Thanks for the tip with the cloves for pain though. When I went to the dentist, he prescribed me two things: penicillin, and darvocet. I'll take the penicillin to get rid of the infection, but I really don't like prescription pain medications (i haven't been feeling much pain anyway). :P My "consultation" with the oral surgeon is scheduled for some time in early-to-mid February.