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[amanley206253]

Last Saturday I had them all removed. And the entire procedure cost literally a third of the estimate I had a year ago while still in America.

However, I'm slightly concerned about a few things. In the words of everyone I've asked about proper healing in the days after the extraction, I'm told bleeding is normal and will continue (in lesser amounts, hopefully) in the days following. And this has been true in my case. However, I've also read online that bleeding after 24 hours is a reason to consult your dentist again.

I've done my very best in cleaning the affected area, as well as rinsing with mouth wash about ...about 3 or 4 times a day. I'm traditionally a great caretaker of my mouth.

I guess the PURPOSE in this thread is to question those who've had their teeth extracted as how things went in the proceeding days and weeks after the extraction. I can't be sure if the presence of blood (although only a little) and the general bad taste in my mouth is normal, or if I should get into the dentist again before my appointment in three days.

Thank you.

[crisdean]

[Senior]

I've had one out here, one out at home. The dude who pulled it out at home was a boy genius (he looked like he was 17), he managed to numb the tooth with out affecting the rest of my mouth. All he had to do was lean on it and it popped out.

Here, it wasn't as straight forward as that but not too traumatic. Took him about a minute to get it out. But, my face was numb for about 2 hours after. Bleeding was minimal in both instances. I didn't clean it much, just a little mouth wash or warm water after meals.

How long has it been out? If there is no pain and not too much bleeding, I wouldn't fret about it. Over cleaning and fussing over it is probably likely to cause it to take longer to heal.

[schwa]

Not sure what you mean by mouth wash. If its some commercial product with alcohol it might be doing more harm than good.

Lukewarm saltwater is the way to go.

[Missihippi]

I had 4 pulled all at once, when i was 20. It was incredible pain for about a week, along with lingering pain for an additional week. They hooked me up with some good drugs though. Anyway, I only remember bleeding for a day or two. As far as cleaning? I didn't do anything special.. Just brush my teeth like normal and occasionaly have to dig out a random piece of food from the gaping holes left in the back of my mouth.

[AsiaESLbound]

They knocked me out with some kind of gas, I lost track of time, and I woke up some time later feeling dopey, but comfortable with gauze stuffed in 4 rear sockets. I took 4 days off work taking narcotic Percocet pills, sleeping often, and redoing the gauze. I was OK after that.

[samd]

My top two came out easily and I was fine in a couple of days.

When I had my bottom one out I had pretty bad pain caused by a dry socket. Not the dentist's fault, it just happens sometimes.

I can't imagine having them all removed at once.

[Bloopity Bloop]

I got them all taken out sometime last year.

Did they give you those syringe things? I THOUGHT I was using them properly, but it turns out I wasn't. There was this bad taste in my mouth that was developing as time went on and one day I just said, you know, even though it's kinda scary, I'm just gonna shove this syringe thing in the holes and shoot water as hard as I can.

Apparently, that was what I was supposed to do from the beginning, shove the syringe right in. TONS of old remnants and scraps of food came out. Disgusting.

Make sure you get that syringe deep enough to do its job. I pussyfooted around the job and could've made things worse.

[Dutchtouch]

I'm getting mine pulled on friday and this info is pretty helpful. I have a week vacation in one week, so I hope that the pain is gone by then and I can enjoy my time off. What kind of pain meds did anyone get Rx'd to them here in Korea?

[amanley206253]

This is a reply to a few points and questions.

I can't say I'm cleaning it OBSESSIVELY. I too know that doing that might do more harm than good. But I am trying to keep everything but my own blood and guts in those holes. I can view my lower holes easy enough, but my top two are essentially impossible to view.

What irritates me, and I forgot to mention this, was that I had an appointment Monday morning (two full days after the extraction) that took a total of five minutes. An assistant (not the dentist) did a quick check, rinsed my mouth, and said you're good to go. I asked where the dentist was and they told me she was out of the office on that day. They said your next appointment is Saturday (this coming Saturday). I have this worry that the assistant didn't quite give a damn if things were healing as they should, or just didn't notice.

They are holes, after all. I remember my brother getting his taken out yearrrrs ago, and he used that syringe thing mentioned in this thread. No, I was not given one of those. And no, I was not given stitches. The extraction itself essentially went flawless, but they only gave me three days worth of medicine. That's long gone now. And considering they've given me now (with the fluke appointment on Monday) an entire week grace period to allow my holes to properly, or improperly, heal, I'm worried if I'm doing everything right.

I'll call tomorrow morning. Or maybe I'll just show up for a quick look-see. The dentist is great after all. I just think the other staff and possibly the receptionist are overlooking something.

[amanley206253]

Also, using Listerine. And in small amounts, and rinsing and gargling. Although I just bought some salt tonight, and I'll be rinsing with that literally after I hit the submit button on this reply.

And pain meds. I don't know what they were. Koreans package everything into generic plastic mini-pouches and simply give the order and method. At least in my experience they do. If you want to know what it is, just ask. I'm sure you can even call your dentist before your extraction and ask what they'll prescribe you post-operation.

[schwa]

Seriously, ditch the listerine. Salt all the way. Proven & effective.
http://www.urbandental.ca/dental_extractions.html

Relax. You'll be fine.

[Senior]

Don't fret. You might cause a problem by stressing over the situation. The mind is a powerful thing. You are not the first person to have their teeth pulled out. Just try to relax till the next appointment. If there is blood or pain, think about getting an appointment with the dentist. Otherwise? Relax!

[Senior]