Tooth extraction, need reassurance

McKneff

I have had both my front teeth out at different times and did not bruise at all, It wasnt even sore next day and i had my denture in as soon as my tooth was taken out. You dont need to take your denture out at night,

belfastgirl23

Well done to you!

Be gentle with yourself over the next day or two - I do find that the anaesthetic can make me feel a little bit woozy. And don't be afraid to take painkillers if you are uncomfortable....

Teerah

anniehanlon wrote: »

You dont need to take your denture out at night,

Actually you really should take out your denture at night, its much better for the health of your remaining teeth and the underlying soft tissues

hethmar

Yes, my friend got thrush through leaving a small denture in at night.

frankie55

HI, Ive had several traumatic tooth extractions over the years and fought for seven years to retain crowned teeth at the front upper section of my mouth, implants not suitable as I'm type 1 diabetic and that is the cause of so many of my problems. I've even been to the dental hospital and had the top consultant in the country try to save my eye toothe which carried my bridge, it only lasted four years until the whole lot fell out!! I now have a partial denture and last July had a front tooth removed in ordinary hospital, full monty, bed on a ward and done in an operationg theatre with a full compliment of staff! this was due to my general health, I had a new denture placed at the same time and it took less than a week to heal up. I was advised not to re,ove the denture for a few days until the clot in the gap had settled, I was fine the next day and could talk easily thogh I didn't want to eat in front of people.
I was at the dentist on Wednesday for my usual check up and he was very pleased that my teeth were is such good condition, I didn't need to have plaque removed or anything, but, I did get a sonic toothbrush for Christmas and the higher standard of cleaning more than justifies the cost of the toothbrush, half price at Boots. I'f recommend one to anyone with problem teeth, they are weird to get used too leaving your mouth tingling for quite a while after cleaning, but it saved me the cost of dental cleaning after using it for only three weeks.

worried_jim

If you are really nervous the dentist can give you a sedative injection (about £20) and you are still fully aware of what is happening- you just couldn't care less ! I had one for root canal and 3 seconds after the needle in my arm it was like being the most pis*ed you have ever been- If I am honest it was a really nice experience !
I wish you all the best for tomorrow- post back and let us know how it went.

hethmar

Funny isnt it Jim, but the thing Im most frightened of is anaesthetic of any kind. Feeling that p*****d would freak me out. I like to feel I am in some sort of control of myself - rather have a bit of pain than be out of control.

(Oh, the OP has been and come back by the way - safe and sound but a bit traumatic by the sounds of it)

worried_jim

so pleased everything is ok. all the best !

WifeofDJFLP

Thanks everyone

I'm feeling much better today. A bit sore but not as bad as you'd expect after all the digging and pulling!

Denture looks fab compared to old tooth and the colour match is fantastic. :DI am much more smiley than I was, not having to self-sonciously cut it short anymore. I'm taking a break from the dentist for a month and going back in March for a couple of small bits then hopefully can get my bridge in April.

The denture plate is not a perfect fit but good enough and I'd rather not pay to have another one made up as its only temporary, I was on a diet anyway so it's just made it a little bit easier to resist snacking!

I also managed to chair a meeting this morning, only sounding a little like Sean Connery!


So I'm well on my way to a hollywood-ish smile (not sure I'd want one of them TBH) wishing I'd done it years ago and hoping that my dentists kids are worthy of the years at uni I'm funding!

Thanks again for being helpful and interested.

wifeofDJFLP
xxx

Mely

Im so pleased that all has gone well for you, and you must be so proud of yourself that you faced your phobia of dentists! xxxx