Wistom Teef

[Colapop]

Have you still got 'em? Are they giving you grief? Does the Toof fairy visit you arfter they got pulled out? Did you look down the (female) dentist's/nurses blouse? How long did the operation take?

Ok, ok, in all seriousness - I have to have two of mine out or suffer ongoing pain (headaches etc.) I'm not ooking forward to the cost for a start (Approx. $1200 that I could spend on a new bike) or the pain. Who's had this experience before?

[Str8 Jacket]

(Approx. $1200 that I could spend on a new bike) or the pain.

That is why I bear the pain, woresened by damn sinus atm. Apparently there is a dental surgery on Molesworth St that will allow you to "pay of your debt" weekly/monthly etc.. But still I heard that its closer to $2000, thats just farkin ridiculous!

[Sniper]

Have you still got 'em? Are they giving you grief? Does the Toof fairy visit you arfter they got pulled out? Did you look down the (female) dentist's/nurses blouse? How long did the operation take?

Ok, ok, in all seriousness - I have to have two of mine out or suffer ongoing pain (headaches etc.) I'm not ooking forward to the cost for a start (Approx. $1200 that I could spend on a new bike) or the pain. Who's had this experience before?

Leave em. The pain comes and goes. I wouldn't have been able to get my CBR if I had to have my wisdom teeth done.

Don't worry, they will buff right out.

[Str8 Jacket]

Leave em. The pain comes and goes. I wouldn't have been able to get my CBR if I had to have my wisdom teeth done.

Don't worry, they will buff right out.

Mine are starting to grow out the side of my left gum I can feel them, do you think that they'll "buff right out"?

[crashe]

I had all four pulled out while under anesethic (sp) years ago.... by a dentist called Dr Hook...... bastard did cut my nerves inside my mouth... so I had a tingling feeling there for a long time... naturally he had to wait until that tingling feeling went away before he got paid..lol
I also bit inside my mouth over night and ended up with a huge bloodblister in my mouth, which made me gag until I went in and pulled it out.. YUK aye.
(The roots on my teeth are hooked inwards hence being knocked out)

Dont drive/ride there.
Get a taxi home or someone to drive you home.
Take painkillers as soon as the stuff they use starts to wear off.
Eat babyfood - diary yoghurt real soft food for a couple of days.
Dont drink anything HOT after you get home.

Mind you it depends on which they take them out.. local or fully under.
Under full - no riding for 48 or 72 hours. (double check that)
Local - wait til the next day.
Do what the dentist advises you to do.

When you get back on your bike put a scarf across your mouth for about a week or so.. you don't want a chill geting into the wound.

There will be NO MORE PAIN once the swelling has gone down.

You can get them pulled out a lot cheaper than $1200.
Ring around.

[judgeshock]

I had a dentist ram a spike in one of my rotten top ones years ago, it dam near killed me as all i could hear was the splitting of bone and the pain to go with it.

A year later my bottom two had to go also. Under a local anasthetic in the chair the dental surgeon began. I felt like the bastard was going to break my jaw as he had that much pressure on it, took about 45mins.

It cost me approx $ 500.00 for each of the bottom ones, even with a local i could still feel the dull pain of my nervs reeling in agony.

Probably took me 2 weeks to get over each one coming out, not fun but had to happen. I have one top one left and i don't want that to cause me a problem. My womans always on at me to go and get regular checks but i can't bring myself to do it. ( Even though i know shes right).

:doctor:

[Colapop]

I understand horses have a similar sort of thing call 'Wolf' teeth? When they get out of control the vet apparently gets a chisel and a hammer and breaks them off! No Thanks.


$2000, thats just farkin ridiculous

2 GRAND!!! UM.... F*CKEN OWWWW!!!!! At least the health insurance covers up to $60,000 (less $500 excess) This whole thing is freakin'me out....

[judgeshock]

It hurts alot especially in the pocket but it's one of the best decisions i have ever made.

:yes:

[Beemer]

I've still got mine, but I'd say the main reason is because I only have 28 teeth in total - including the wisdom teefies (didn't have any out, only that many grew!) - so there was always room for them to move a bit if they wanted to.

I don't want to scare you (much) but my Dad had his out years ago. His appointment was at 7.30am and I had a checkup booked for 11. I got there in time to see what I thought was a drunk guy stagger out of the dentist's rooms, covered in splashes of blood - it was my father! One of the teeth had grown around his jaw bone and the dentist had to chip it away - ouch!

But I'm sure YOU'LL be fine! Toothache is horrible, best get it fixed early before it gets any worse, you won't regret it.

[crashe]

Don't be scared off by all our horror stories...

Some get them out real bloody easy........ bastards. :rofl:

Your wisdom teeth may come out real easy and you may have no problems at all.

But do ring around to see if you can get a cheaper quote..
I think you can go to the hospital at a real cheap cost as well.
I have heard of some getting them out at $200 a tooth.

Its cos they are right at the back and can be awkward to get at..
Depending on how wide your mouth can open up as well.
Yep some people do have little mouths.

[Charlie]

I've had all 4 yanked/cut out at once - I had no choice really, they were growing on weird angles and causing mayhem.
Was an interesting experience for sure.

1st the nurse collapsed my vein trying to administer the general. Finally got me druged and then it was sweeeet. Although I was fully awake, I felt NOTHING the whole op. Was'nt perving down anyones top though - the bastard dentist wore MIRRORED glasses and I watched every cut and every gush of blood in full colour 5 inches from my face! :blink:
After I was able to walk back to my hospital bed unassisted (others before me got the wheelie treatment), was fully alert but still pain free. Had ice straped to both sides of my face and a wee bowed tied on top of my head (pretty) and zonk... :thud: was out like a light. Woke up 4 hrs later to scrambled eggs and yoghurt.
Wasnt too painful in the days to come but the stitches had left little movement in my jaw. Could only eat things I could shove through a 1cm gap and didnt have to chew.

If you think they are gonna cause probs Colapop, get it done!

[Hitcher]

Mine were through by the time I was 16. Still have them. Never caused me any grief at all.

[judgeshock]

Don't be scared off by all our horror stories...

Some get them out real bloody easy........ bastards.


Agreed with the above statement, not trying to scare you off. The pains probably not quite as bad as is made out, it's just one of lifes ordeals that is best dealt with sooner than later.

If you have it under a local for each tooth like i did, you really only feel uncomfortable whlie it's being done.

Get it done and then you can enjoy riding in the sun again sooner than later.
:rockon:

[Colapop]

I'm angling on getting a twofer. I've told my wife that if I'm going to have to spend serious cash on the teef then I should get a new bike while I'm at it. The logic is that if I didn't get the health insurance when I did then we'd be up for a lot more. Got my eye on a nice little Gixxer toof-itty!

Ths op. is not going to be on of the nice ones coz I have severe pericoronitis. Which basically means the gum is overgrowing the tooth and is inflamed. Yesterday my jaw was all swolled up like I was eating lollies or something.

[judgeshock]

Bugger, yeah go for the bike at the same time theres nothing like retail therapy to keep you going.:2thumbsup

[Sniper]

Mine were through by the time I was 16. Still have them. Never caused me any grief at all.

What Mr Hitcher said. I only get the occasional tooth ache but otherwise Im fine.

[Joni]

Had mine sugically removed under general anesthetic - took all of 10 minutes. Was a little uncomfortable for a few days after that, however nothing that I could not handle.

I was like a few other KB'ers and lived with the pain for so long, however once it was done, I was a lot happier... my suggestion if you have the money try and get it done as soon as possible. Dont open yourself up tp the possibilty of future complications.

[MrMelon]

I had all 4 out last year under general anasthetic at Bown Hospital. I was out cold, woke up and they were all gone. Just stayed as medicated as I could for the week after that and I didn't have too much trouble. it took a few months for the holes in my gums they left to heal up properly though. I think it was $2200ish under health insurance and half of that was for the general anasthetic.

I'm glad I did get around to getting them done then though.. they were hurting on and off for a few years before that, but started hurting constantly and cutting my gums up which wasn't really the most fun thing.

[Colapop]

Bowen Hospital?? Who was your surgeon? That's where I've been reffered to.

[MrMelon]

This is the guy. He was really good. I'd recommend getting anything done through him again.

Manish Patel J.V.C


Suite 105 14 Laings Rd Lower Hutt 0-4-586 2844

[Colapop]

Yeah, that's who I got reffered to. It makes me feel heaps better knowing that someone else has been to him and had a good experience.
(And I just had a chat to the wife and she's "OK..." with the new bike idea!!!) I wonder how many teef removals it would take for her to let me quit work?.......

[Swoop]

Still in, no probs - but then again I use a little device called a toothbrush.
Preventative maintenance...

[Colapop]

Still in, no probs - but then again I use a little device called a toothbrush.
Preventative maintenance...

Hey that's HHHHHHHAAAaaarshhhhh! (Green mists of Doom):sick:

[Cookie]

Got all four of mine out years ago as they were giving me problems. It was expensive but I am glad I did it.

I had a general so it was painless. Bit of blood in the mouth the next morning but washed that out and all was well.

If you wanted to save money you could always ask about getting it done without a general e.g. using Hypnovel (aka "midazolam") to stun you first instead. :blink: I have had lesser dental jobs done under that and it's pretty good.

Only your dental surgeon can tell you if that is a realistic option in your individual case - it could be the worst idea anyone ever had - but he or she will know.

[thehollowmen]

When I got my first one out, my dentist doped me up and said "This won't hurt a bit" tugged, and it hurt and I punched him.

I felt really bad about that and went under general to get the other three out so I wouldn't hurt anybody.

[Jonty]

IF IT IS SORE GET THEM OUT!!! I had the same thing as you a few years ago and I was in A&E at 2am to get codine. Never in my life had I felt pain like a badly infected wisdom. I paid $1500 and go all 4 out at once which is best. No problems at all and didn't feel a thing. Best advice is to get general, and do it all at once. 3 days and you will be away laughing.

Don't worry about cost as it is your heatlh and if they get worse you will be trying to take them out yourself!! My girlfriend used Brendan Young at Bowen and he was great. Good luck:niceone:

[Lias]

Had one out, was one of the "forward" ones, and only cost me a few hundie to get it yanked.

Was definitly worth it, even if I fainted like a schoolygirl in the dentists chair 5 seconds after they got the bugger out.

[Brian d marge]

I am sitting here with the exact same problem , My left wisdom tooth is impacted ie lying on its side . The pain Usually goes away after a couple of days and has been for years.
But this year it been here for two weeks today .......
Now our dental system here is all insurance so it will cost me bugga all 100 bucks or something like that ,

Its just that I am a self confessed coward, white feather , white flag , the whole nine yards

Good luck with yours ,,,I FULLY understand your pain ,,,,,

Stephen

[Jackrat]

Get the whole flamin' lot pulled out.
I did 10 years ago an it was the best move I ever did.
My teeth now cost me NOTHING an give me NO grief.
An I can lick the end of my nose "havn't we done this before?)

[Colapop]

I am sitting here with the exact same problem , My left wisdom tooth is impacted ie lying on its side . The pain Usually goes away after a couple of days and has been for years.
But this year it been here for two weeks today .......
Now our dental system here is all insurance so it will cost me bugga all 100 bucks or something like that ,
Its just that I am a self confessed coward, white feather , white flag , the whole nine yards
Good luck with yours ,,,I FULLY understand your pain ,,,,,
Stephen

Pain and cowardice are gonna have to take a backseat for this one. I can't sleep at night coz of this so I'm willing to risk the "Murder House" (do kids still call it that?) to get this sh*t sorted. The drugs (fingers crossed) will be an added bonus!:doobey: :banana: :blip:

[Brian d marge]

I also cant sleep at nite ,,last night I fell asleep biting a cold pack ,,,,the frozen peas have been in and out of the freezer more times than a whores draws go up and down ,,,,

At the moment I am sitting here trying to convince myself if it dont get better by next week then I will go and get them removed .

Hint put Aprin on top of the effected tooth then let it desolve ,,it seems to cure for a while ,,,My next shipment of asprin is not due till tomorrow !!!!

Drinking heavily also seems to lessen the pain ,,though its a bit difficult monday afternoons, the boss dont mind sleeping , but sleeping and smelling like gasoline ......he get a bit narked with

Stephen

[MSTRS]

I had 2 out (many) years ago. Bottom one impacted, top one cos dentist said have to go as a pair. Was staunch, rode there on bike, needle only. Top one gone in half a minute. Bottom one 2 hours & 3 'shots' later, gone. Didn't ride home tho. Fuck, Temgesics are gooooood. Never had any worries with the other side.

[Lias]

Pain and cowardice are gonna have to take a backseat for this one. I can't sleep at night coz of this so I'm willing to risk the "Murder House" (do kids still call it that?) to get this sh*t sorted. The drugs (fingers crossed) will be an added bonus!:doobey: :banana: :blip:
I think only people who went to school in wellington in a certain era (or have parents who did) refer to it as that. Something about that one particular place being the murder house lol.

[Colapop]

I think only people who went to school in wellington in a certain era (or have parents who did) refer to it as that. Something about that one particular place being the murder house lol.

Maybe... There's that place at the top end of Wills St (?) I think it's apartments now or soon....
We used to have the "Murder House" at Glendale school in Wainui and we also had the "Witch Doctor" who used to check us for Nits!

[RantyDave]

I have to have two of mine out or suffer ongoing pain (headaches etc.) I'm not ooking forward to the cost for a start (Approx. $1200 that I could spend on a new bike) or the pain. Who's had this experience before?
I have. It sucks. You have to get it done anyway or it'll only get worse. Mine were particularly good at trapping food against the next tooth along, which means that even once the wisdom teeth were out there was some fairly major civil engineering needed doing right at the back of my mouth.

F*cking funny that was, obviously.

KILLER ADVICE: Make ABSOLUTELY DAMN CERTAIN you score a syringe with a long and curved end. I was given one and it was an absolute blessing for getting shit like bits of mincemeat out of the holes. Which, BTW, are huge. You sorta squirt *warm* water down the holes to clean them out. And, yes, this whole experience is gross from start to finish.

Get it done. Book it, set the money aside, sort some description of financing, maybe even shop around for a deal (I just went with someone recommended by my normal dentist). Do it under local 'cos it's shitloads cheaper and not that bad (you do get some wicked drugs), but do get it done because it's not going to get any better.

Dave

[SARGE]

i had mine out at 16.. not too bad doing them all at once.. saves another 2 weeks healing after the first ones are out

bit of Dentist's Office advice..


relax..thats the first thing,... hurts more if you go in all tense
General - dont eat anything for 12 hours prior to going under..

most importantly....

as the dentist lays you back in the chair and tells you to open wide...

reach out and grab him by the testicles and repeat these words.....


"now doc.. we're not going to hurt each other today, are we?"

[Leong]

Most of my patients who need wisdom teeth removed are referred to an Oral Surgeon, a specialist who does this each and every day. Your average dentist would not be as practised, and most of the horror stories are from dentists, not surgeons. Manish is one of these oral surgeons. Most insurance companies that cover up to $60,000 for surgery will cover the full cost of oral surgery if done by an Oral Surgeon, so it may not cost you a cent. Surgeons usually claim direct from the insurance, so you don't need to pay first. Surgeons "usually" do wisdom teeth under sedation these days, ie hypnovel, as someone mentioned earlier. This twilight sleep means you are still conscious,(safer) but don't care what happens to you, and don't remember anything afterwards. It's been many years since I've had someone come back and sya they had a bad experience with wisdom teeth. If you have more than one tooth that needs to be removed, get them all done at the same time.... why go thru this more than once!!

Get the pericoronitis resolved/treated before your surgery, so that theres less chance infection afterwards. Keeping it very clean by brushing, despite hurt and bleeding will help, as will antibacterial rinses like "savacol", and even hot salt mouth soaks will help. The tooth should be symptomless when the teeth are removed, ideally.

With anything teeth related, deal with it ASAP, unless the dentist says otherwise. Most things become more complicated and painful, both in treatment and in the wallet if left. They are also more prone to giving problems afterwards..

Just my 2 cents...

[Colapop]

....Just my 2 cents...
@ cents!! - if that was all you guys charged!! (General moan about money, no educashun....)

I feel better about things now than I did this morning especially having Manish's name mentioned glowingly a couple of times. Barb (King) gave me a script for Amoxycyclamens or something and they've taken the swelling down. I got an appointment with Manish on the 29th Nov. and I'm hoping he can get the job done before xmas. Bring on the good drugs I say!!

[Leong]

@ cents!! - if that was all you guys charged!! (General moan about money, no educashun....)

I feel better about things now than I did this morning especially having Manish's name mentioned glowingly a couple of times. Barb (King) gave me a script for Amoxycyclamens or something and they've taken the swelling down. I got an appointment with Manish on the 29th Nov. and I'm hoping he can get the job done before xmas. Bring on the good drugs I say!!

Sounds like you're in good hands. Do what Sarge said (except the testicles bit), ie relax, and above all be nice, and friendly to the surgeon and staff. They are human and will be much more inclined to be nice to you......

[Jackrat]

For any of you big softys that can't handle a little ole toof ache,go to your local chemist or health food store an buy some clove oil.
One drop on the effected toof an after you get over the bloody awfull taste you'll notice said pain is gone.Far better than any of the disprin,panadol type pain killers and won't rot ya' kidneys.

[yungatart]

Had all four pulled out a long time ago! Don't remember the cost- but what's that about anaesthetic!! Harden up, ya big blouse, I didn't need one- its all a state of mind- should save you a few bucks too!

[What?]

Got all 4 out in about 1981. Took 1/2 hour for first three, then an hour-and-a-half for the fourth. Fortunately I was under total anaesthetic!
Cost $380 back then, $260 of which was for the drug man.

[MSTRS]

Had all four pulled out a long time ago! Don't remember the cost- but what's that about anaesthetic!! Harden up, ya big blouse, I didn't need one- its all a state of mind- should save you a few bucks too!
You hear that children?? NO ANAESTHETIC!!
She's more scared of needles than pain, but don't tell her I said so.

[thehollowmen]

I think only people who went to school in wellington in a certain era (or have parents who did) refer to it as that. Something about that one particular place being the murder house lol.
and from the naki

[Hitcher]

You hear that children?? NO ANAESTHETIC!! She's more scared of needles than pain, but don't tell her I said so.
Mrs H is of the same "needle-phobic" school. Personally I embrace all manner of pain relief.

[Colapop]

Had all four pulled out a long time ago! Don't remember the cost- but what's that about anaesthetic!! Harden up, ya big blouse, I didn't need one- its all a state of mind- should save you a few bucks too!
I sorta thort that the drugs are like an added bonus!! Hell, I'm gonna hafta pay the first 5 hundie anyway so I might as well enjoy myself while I'm there. :doobey:

[Beemer]

Good luck, you won't know yourself once the pain has gone. Problems with teeth are guaranteed to make you grumpy.

As for the murder house in Willis Street, it is now flash apartments! I never went there for dental treatment myself, but in 1995 Wellington Polytechnic's School of Journalism was housed on the ground floor. The dental part still operated from one of the upper floors and we'd get busloads of kids coming for treatment. One day they were making a hell of a noise so one of my fellow students went out and said "STOP MAKING ALL THAT NOISE!" The kids just looked at him and carried on, so he asked if they were going to see the dental nurses. When they said yes, he said "Good, and I hope it FUCKING hurts!" That shut them up!

[yungatart]

I would just like to state that I am NOT scared of needles-have given many units of blod over the years (and have the card to prove it)- loks like MSTRS is the one who's scared- I come home and he buggers off!

[MSTRS]

I would just like to state that I am NOT scared of needles-have given many units of blod over the years (and have the card to prove it)- loks like MSTRS is the one who's scared- I come home and he buggers off!
Spelling, dear, spelling.
....and I aint ascared of you. Mildly troubled would be close.

[Jackrat]

I sorta thort that the drugs are like an added bonus!! Hell, I'm gonna hafta pay the first 5 hundie anyway so I might as well enjoy myself while I'm there. :doobey:

:lol: :lol: :lol: Oh dear:lol: :lol:
You ain't going to be enjoying nothing:lol: :lol: :lol:
Good one bro!!!

[yungatart]

:lol: :lol: :lol: Oh dear:lol: :lol:
You ain't going to be enjoying nothing:lol: :lol: :lol:
Good one bro!!!
Neither is Mstrs with his smart arse comments!!

[WINJA]

I GOT 4 DONE IN 1994 FOR $600 USING VALIUM , I HEARD THAT WISDOM TEETH ARE THERE TO PUSH FORWARD AS OTHER TEETH FALLOUT WITH AGE , BUT DUE TO MODERN DENTISTRY AND TOOTH BRUSHES THEY CANT MOVE FORWARD CAUSE THE ORIGINAL TEETH ARE STILL THERE, I CAN DO IT FOR YOU ON THE CHEAP AT HOME , I CAN GET NOS

[Colapop]

Well, today was the day. 10.00am check in for an 11.00am extraction. Got wheeled in. They put the pricky thing in my arm (like giving blood) he said "I'll give a pre-something or other and you'll feel a little drowsy" Which I did then I didn't notice the next 45mins coz I sorta blinked an' missed it. About 10mins after waking up I was feeling pretty chipper, although a little foggy - apparently I'm not allowed to operate heavy machinery today damnit! Wifey came and got me after her meeting (I was starting to piss people off coz I was bored) and got me home about an hour ago. Right now the local is starting to wear off and my jaw is a little sore, but apart from that I feel absolutely fine. Finally had some food (a protein shake) and about to have some scrambled eggs.
I would have done this ages ago if I'd known it was this piss easy!! Didn't get the good drugs tho' :doobey:

[judgeshock]

Congrats for getting it done. It will only start to get better from here on in. At least you are no longer someone whos putting it off. I'm sure you can even offer advise as we all have to you. :rockon:

[ManDownUnder]

Got mine gone a few years ago (like 2... I guess)

I only had three and had 'em all out in one go for the princely sum of $400 or thereabouts.

St Lukes 24 hour/emergency Medical Centre has a dentist practicing there. Actually he's a part time dentist (full time maxillofacial (face bone) surgeon).

Young guy, REALLY cool, and as good as they get. Highly recommended.

He gave me a sleeping pill (or two?) to take beforehand, and I rapidly adopted a "shot gives a hit" attitude... zip zing zap and all 3 are out. One of them was pretty bad too (apparently).

A bit of pain for a few days, as is normal with Wizzy teeth, but if I had to do it again, I'd be heading straight there

MDU

[Waylander]

Just a curiosity but does anybody know the symtoms that tell you you need them removed?

[Bulldog]

Sure do, PAIN. Wisdom teeth do several things, they impact on your rear molers causing pain which can sometimes feel like it's your jaw. They can also sit right on nerves in your lower jaw and can cause inflamation and pain, they often come through the gum and become infected (regularly)

I know all this because I too put off getting my wisdon teeth out for about 4 years. I finally said enough is enough after the same wisdom tooth became infected for the 5th time.

I had all four out under general because I'll be damned if I want to hear or see the funky shit they do to get teeth out. Plus one of my lower ones was sitting right on a nerve.

Hows your swelling going Colapop? I was like a beach ball for about a week. I've got photos you wouldn't believe!

The relief you feel after having them done is outstanding and I highly recommend anyone having any sort of problems with them to get them out.

I paid top shelf for mine as I had it done by a 'noted' guy who apparently was 'the man' at doing them. Try $2500 people!!! :doh: Fuck it it was the best money I ever did spend.

[Waylander]

Fuck, may have to see if mine need to come out then. My whole throght(sp?) is sore exspecially around the upper left mollar in the back. It also seems to have rotated a bit so now is grinding against the inside of my cheek and the gap just behiind the tooth beneath it aswell. Can't fucking afford it though.

[Holy Roller]

I had two out during a dinner break then back to work. A bit sore for a while once the injection wore off.

[Brian d marge]

Sure do, PAIN. Wisdom teeth do several things, they impact on your rear molers causing pain which can sometimes feel like it's your jaw. They can also sit right on nerves in your lower jaw and can cause inflamation and pain, they often come through the gum and become infected (regularly)

I know all this because I too put off getting my wisdon teeth out for about 4 years. I finally said enough is enough after the same wisdom tooth became infected for the 5th time.

I had all four out under general because I'll be damned if I want to hear or see the funky shit they do to get teeth out. Plus one of my lower ones was sitting right on a nerve.

Hows your swelling going Colapop? I was like a beach ball for about a week. I've got photos you wouldn't believe!

The relief you feel after having them done is outstanding and I highly recommend anyone having any sort of problems with them to get them out.

I paid top shelf for mine as I had it done by a 'noted' guy who apparently was 'the man' at doing them. Try $2500 people!!! :doh: Fuck it it was the best money I ever did spend.
I didnt edit , the above post as it needs to be saud in full
what wasnt mentioned is that wisdom teeth, drain you , you feel tired and are suseptital to the common cold

BTW
U I am still the worlds biggest coward , I WILL get it done ,,,,,buuuut maybe after XMAs ,,,

2227

MAYEBEEEE


Stephen

[Colapop]

.....Hows your swelling going Colapop? I was like a beach ball for about a week. I've got photos you wouldn't believe!....

Yeah still sore, thankfully my boss told me to take today off "if I needed it".
I woke up this morning after having laid on my sore side and f*ck me did it hurt. The codiene/panadol/nuerofen/volrtaren mix has been good though!! Ok ok not all at the same time. I don't really like taking too many drugs but they do help. When it doesn't hurt, from the extraction, it's bloody good. The best part is not having a headache that stretches up the side of my neck from the inside.
The swelling hasn't been too bad at all for me. I haven't had too much to eat over the last couple of days though. Not hungry and hurts when I open my mouth too much. (Those that know me are laughing their nuts off right now!)
Brian, Waylander get it done sooner rather than later, the un-pain is great!

p.s. Got the bill Saturday (they don't piss around) $625. So that's a lot different to 2 1/2 that I was quoted. I think the Anestitist charges separately or something? Cheers for the support - doesn't make the soreness less but makes me feel better. (None of the girls offered to come round and help me feel better though!)

[Beemer]

Wow, $625 is pretty good, even if the anaesthetist does charge separately. I had a general recently and the anaesthetist only charged $280 for that.

Bet you are so glad you had the work done, just think how much more you'll enjoy Christmas. Give it a week and you'll be as right as rain! Good luck.

[Colapop]

I'll be glad once I stop being sore. But it comes and goes so it's bearable.
I like general anaesthetic. I sort of had a long lazy blink then it was 3/4 hour later. Took about a hour to get properly unfoggy. Then it was sweet.
Getting these teeth out does knock ya round a bit though - I still don't feel 100%. (Although I did manage to take the bike for a warrant and reg. - coz I'm at home sick!!)

[Waylander]

Dentist appointment tomorrow. Just to see if it does need removed or if it's just something else wrong with me.

[Colapop]

Dentist appointment tomorrow. Just to see if it does need removed or if it's just something else wrong with me.
You'll only regret the cost but that'll be made up for in pain free days I'm told.

[Indiana_Jones]

I'm trying to price up my wisdom teeth, as some may know i need all 4 out, I've been quoted $1900 :slap:

-Indy

[Waylander]

What kind of doctor spends a total of 4 minutes with a patient, takes thier hight, wieght, blood pressure, sticks a swap down thier throught then hands them a prescription for Penicillin?

[Colapop]

What kind of doctor spends a total of 4 minutes with a patient, takes thier hight, wieght, blood pressure, sticks a swap down thier throught then hands them a prescription for Penicillin?
Either someone who's got no idea and trying to rip you off (what you'd like to hear) or someone who knows exactly what the problem is and can help you with it. Did you dentist mention 'Pericoronitis'? It's a general term to with inflamation of the gums. Amoxycilan's the usual remedy.

[Waylander]

Not that I am aware of. Gonna try the penicillin for a while and if it does nothing then I'll find another doctor.

Was only a bit confused cause I've never been in and out that quick before. The guy didn't even use the stephoscope (is that the right name? whatever they hold up to your chest to listen to your heart beat/breathing/whatever else goes on in there) when I told him about the cough I've had for the last month or so.