I'm getting my wisdom teeth out soon, what should I know?!

I'm getting my wisdom teeth out soon, what should I know?

How bad does it hurt? Do they give shots or put in an IV? Anything about having wisdom teeth out would be helpful, thanks!

First of all, you should have a consultation with your dentist and a parent to discuss all your options, including sedation. I highly recommend getting the IV sedation, because it takes away all the worry. One little pinch, you drift off to sleep instantly, and wake up all done. Some dentists refuse to even do the treatment unless you are sedated, especially if they are even slightly complicated. There is no reason to be awake and aware of the sounds, etc. And yes, they numb you with local anesthetic even with the IV. Some of the rules following extractions are: Cool/cold foods only, Nothing hot to drink/eat for a few days, ice packs, no straws, no smoking, and no hard swishing/rinsing your mouth because you can loosen the blood clots. The clots are there to help the area heal. Loosing the clots is what causes "dry socket" infections. So, have the consultation, and don't worry. Follow the instructions carefully, and you will do fine. Good luck.