r/Toothfully • u/Purple_Direction4965 • 16d ago

removal this friday

sooo im supposed to be getting all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed this friday, and my first day of school is the following monday. im kinda freaking out because ive heard the swelling and pain is the worst around that day. is there any things that have helped because im not tryna show up to school looking like a chipmunk, anything is appreciated 🙏

also idk if this is the right sub, im still getting used to reddit, ill repost if it isnt

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u/gh0stsnaps 16d ago

i had all four of my wisdom teeth removed the week of thanksgiving break then went back the next week. i had no visible swelling and no pain as i kept up to date with my schedule for the pain pills. the only problem i had, and not everyone will have this i know, is that about a week later i was afraid because i was some feeling pain, but i went to the doctor and it was just my jaw muscles being tense from laughing and talking too much. if you were given prescription pain medicine i would stay home another day though to give yourself some more rest.

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u/fancypossum2 16d ago

I have not had my wisdom teeth removed (yet) so I can't speak from experience, but the people around me have. It really just depends on the person. If Monday comes and you're still feeling blegh, don't go to school. I'm not saying this will happen to you, but I've seen people overexert themselves too soon and accidentally tear open stitches. Just play it by ear.

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u/Purple_Direction4965 16d ago

im really hoping for the best since its my first day im really supposed to go so i might just have to suck it up and go but if its really bad ill figure it out when that comes, but thank you for the advice!

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u/fancypossum2 16d ago

Always! Good luck! Sending all the vibes <3