Wisdom teeth extraction post-op?!
Question:
Wisdom teeth extraction post-op?
I recently had all 4 teeth out- the procedure took twice as long as it should have b/c my teeth were so impacted...they blew my iv line twice and I can remember during the surgery hearing myself saying "oww" a lot.. I am bruised along my jawline and the pain traces down my throat and neck and into my inner ear. The pain killers make me very nauseous... and feel as though I'm floating (not in a good way)
To make matters worse now there is this very malodorous smell wafting from my mouth. Awesome. When can I eat "solid" foods again? (I'm afraid to dislodge the clots for fear of drysockets...)
Does anyone have a horrror story or complications from when they had theirs removed? I want to see how common this is... Having 4 bones ripped out of your mouth is NOT an experience worth having....
Answers:
Hi. That sounds like a miserable experience. I feel for you. I would call the doctor about the bad smell. That doesn't sound normal. I had my 4 wisdom teeth removed a few years ago and luckily did not have complications (only 2 were impacted). I ate yogurt, pudding and ice cream for one week. (Lost 8 pounds!)