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Wisdom Teeth - Karen f (10th Dec 2009 - 17:04:45) Very strange subject I know, but it will stop us talking about the Parish Council for five minutes! Does anyone have any experience/knowledge about Wisdom Teeth extractions. Had all four of mine out at RSCH two weeks ago, under general anaesthetic, and now feel like I have been dumped and abandoned by the surgical team! I am still numb on bit of my chin and the teeth on left hand side (lower jaw) don't feel like my own. I have asked in excess of 100 people (!!) now whether this is normal, have phoned the hospital and been back to dentist (who told me to go back to hospital. Hospital told me to go to back to the dentist - are you getting the picture here) and I am fed up of feeling like no-one cares. I am assuming there has been some nerve damage, but how do you know if it is going to be permanent or not. I can feel hot and cold (experimented by putting my chin on the radiator!) I am getting some tingling etc but HELP, I feel absolutely awful and really down about it. What do you think everyone? Will I ever be normal again (well, normal for me?)

Re: Wisdom Teeth - jo herridge (11th Dec 2009 - 01:48:59) Hi, Sorry you are not feeling so well since having your teeth out. I had all four of my wisdom teeth out a number of yrs ago at QA in Portsmouth and I was absolutely fine. I know it's a pain but persevere with the dentist/hospital until you get a satisfactory answer. There could be some nerve damage but only time will tell I suppose. Hope you feel better soon and sorry I couldn't be of more help.

Re: Wisdom Teeth - better this pain that the pain of reading another PC thread - Sumi Olson (11th Dec 2009 - 07:59:46) Oh good, another topic other than the stream of recrimination, self-justification/promotion, mud-slinging, insults and loathing that pass for the PC threads at the moment. I wish every one of those involved good will and peace for Christmas and offer a hearty plea to please, please, please STOP for now (at least for the Christmas break...) But what a shame it has to be something that's causing you suffering, Karen. Poor you. Yes, go and get checked out properly. I had all four out under GA and asides from a very sore tongue (they fling it out of the way as they move side to side apparently), and a week recovering from the effects of the GA, I was OK. I hope you get better soon, Sumi

Re: Wisdom Teeth - uncle dave (11th Dec 2009 - 12:12:24) Karen why not ask Dawn Hoskins she is bound to know!

Re: Wisdom Teeth - s stafrace (11th Dec 2009 - 13:21:19) I really hope the pain goes away, since I had my wisdom teeth taken out over 5 years ago still in pain whenever its cold and damp outside. Spent years passed between doctors and hospitals (surrey and basingstoke). Too many extra strong pain killers. I shall cross my fingers for you and wish you a FULL recovery.

Re: Wisdom Teeth - phil (11th Dec 2009 - 17:03:04) Hmmm .... sounds like nerve damage as you suggest. The maxillo-facial team at RSCH are good folk, have they arranged a routine follow-up post-operatively? If so, it would be worthwhile discussing any issues then. It can take several weeks after dental extractions to determine if any nerve impairment is temporary or more prolonged. If they have provided you with after-care advisc (e.g. dental hygiene programme, re. wounds) it would be best to continue it, yet monitor for any changes. If you are taking analgesics, it would be worthwhile consulting your pharmacist to check whether that is a factor. Good old-fashioned saline solution rinse could be worhwhile? Presumably you have some temporary sutures in place? Best wishes.

Re: Wisdom Teeth - Sue Marshall (11th Dec 2009 - 17:14:29) How horrid for you Karen but my experience may cheer you up a bit. I had an abcess treated under local anaesthetic but whilst injecting me the dentist must have gone into the trigeminal nerve. (Trigeminal nerves supply sensation to the face, nose, scalp, upper eyelid and the tongue. It is a three pronged nerve, the maxillary and mandibular branches of which supply the jaw etc. This may be more than you wanted to know!) Anyway the result was that I had no sensation down one side of my face - cheek, jaw and halfway across my nose. This lasted for several months but gradually the sensation returned with no lasting ill effects. This may be what has happened to you. Don't despair but I do think your dentist/surgoen should have offered this as a possible explanation to you. Have you tried the PALS service at RSCH (the patient's complaints liaison team), they can be quite helpful. I do sympathise though, it is a very strange sensation not being able to feel your face. Sue

Re: Wisdom Teeth - Karen F (11th Dec 2009 - 18:09:55) Thanks to you all for advice! Think I am going to wait until after Christmas to follow up as time could possibly be the only thing that will cure this problem! I have phoned RSCH and asked about a follow up appointment but apparently you don't get one after this op. Dentist has assured me that this problem can occur when you are older (cheek of it) because the roots of your teeth have grown close to the nerve. I am getting used to it now (!) and the 'I look like I have just had botox' look could well be in during 2010 so I will look pretty 'with it'. My main problem is talking - as it hurts! I am also finding it difficult to shout at the children..... However, I have lost bit of weight through lack of enthusiasm and ability to eat (as that hurts too) so not all bad!! Thanks again!

Re: Wisdom Teeth - Jane G (12th Dec 2009 - 09:21:22) Karen Sorry to hear about your wisdom teeth problems, sounds horrible! The thing that really concerns me is whether your ability to drink wine has been affected...if it has this could be particularly serious and I would recommend a follow up appointment BEFORE Christmas!! Have a good one! :-) Jane x

Re: Wisdom Teeth - jessica (12th Dec 2009 - 10:25:04) After having your wisdom teeth out in hospital sometimes it can take as long as 6 monthsfor the feeling to come back and thats on the understanding that their isn't any nerve damage.I'm afraid its just a case of waiting and seeing. As long as you haven't any pain or a foul taste in your mouth as this points to an infection. If you need any advice you could always try the dental helpline on 08450508345 they are open mon-fri from 8.30am. Good luck

Re: Wisdom Teeth - Jill (12th Dec 2009 - 18:24:02) My chin/lip was numb for about 3 months after a wisdom tooth was removed. I did go for appointments in that time but they said probably nerve damage and to come back in a few weeks to check. It just gradually got better. Hope yours gets better quicker than that. Jill

Re: Wisdom Teeth - Finchie (13th Dec 2009 - 09:07:40) Karen, Have you tried Voltarol ? You can now get it over the counter (as of just a couple of months now). I think it is a "miracle" painkiller. NOTE: take it with food though. Cheers, Finchie

Re: Wisdom Teeth - Anne (14th Dec 2009 - 16:28:35) I feel incredibly fortunate because, although I only had 1 wisdom tooth out, it was done at Eagle Dentist Surgery in Station Road, Liphook and was done with just an injection to numb the area but I didn't have a single ounce of pain during or after the procedure. He is amazingly gentle, so much so that I wasn't even aware he'd taken the tooth out, I thought he was still "working" on it. I am one of millions who is terrified of going to the dentist but he was absolutely fantastic and I couldn't recommend him highly enough. Although he is not NHS registered, he is worth the expense just to have such terrific treatment. Worth bearing in mind for future check ups. Anne

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