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Post by Lprdgecko on Jul 20, 2009 22:57:22 GMT -5
I know there used to be a thread on this, but I can't find it any more.
I've been thinking about possibly having my wisdom teeth removed this summer, before I start college. I have band camp starting August 26. The very earliest that I would be able to get them out, assuming I do, is August 10. Would that give me enough time to recover and be able to play my instrument (I play clarinet if that makes any difference). This is sort of in the "planning" stage for me anyways, since I'm still not sure if I need/want to get it over with, so I was just wondering.
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290Piika
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Post by 290Piika on Jul 20, 2009 23:42:11 GMT -5
Depends on your specific operation; I know some guys that recovered in two weeks, and one that couldn't play for a month. You may want to consult the dentist head of time how long you won't be able to play, because if you play too soon, it could risk ripping open the stitches.
Of course, I don't HAVE wisdom teeth at all, so I can't really say. I just know what my tuba friend went through and what he told me.
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Post by Lprdgecko on Jul 21, 2009 12:10:55 GMT -5
^You're lucky that you don't have them. So not fair.
Well, the appointment has been made. August 10 at 10:30 AM. I'm really scared. It's funny though. My fear isn't the pain. My fear is throwing up afterwards. My boyfriend was giving me tips today (he got his out yesterday) and he said to not eat ANYTHING until the anasthesia wears off or else I'll probably throw up, and the perscription pain meds they give you can upset your stomach the first 30 mins, and you can throw up from swallowing blood. I hate throwing up, and I'm scared to. It sounds stupid, but that's my biggest fear. My boyfriend said to just keep laying down unless I have to sit/stand up.
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Post by NinjaBaker on Jul 21, 2009 16:54:21 GMT -5
see if they'll give you anti-nausea meds. when I had mono, and was on opiates, they gave me anti-nausea meds to keep my food down.
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Post by Lprdgecko on Jul 21, 2009 17:11:10 GMT -5
Yeah, my boyfriend said his meds make him a little nauseous about 30 minutes after taking them, but another friend of mine said she never felt sick at all. Hopefully I'll be like that lol.
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Post by bluescalesdragon on Jul 21, 2009 21:38:10 GMT -5
I got mine out 5 weeks ago. They were impacted and hadn't broken the surface yet, as yours most likely are. They gave me nitris (laughing gas) and novocaine, so I was awake the whole time. I was to take Ibuprofen as soon as I got home, so I HAD to eat. I was able to eat jello and drink water about 25 minutes after it was done. So if you want to....and your doctor says you can, eat. It will prevent you from throwing up.
It will hurt to swallow the first four days or so. It may even feel like your stitches are coming out whenever you try. Don't worry about dry socket so much; as long as you aren't consciously sucking out the inside of your mouth or drinking out of a straw, those blood clots will stay in place. I was eating rice and soup 24 hours after the event, so you won't be stuck with pudding and jello for more than a day or so.
You will want to wait at least 7 days before playing clarinet. I think I could have picked up the sax after 5, but I wisely waited for an entire week. The first week that you play again isn't going to rip out your blood clots, but it's going to hurt. If you want to practice, take a lot of breaks. By band camp, you'll be fine. After 16 days, I was pretty to my normal practice schedule.
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Post by Lprdgecko on Jul 21, 2009 23:07:59 GMT -5
^Thanks for the advice!
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Post by rockitprimejive on Jul 22, 2009 4:19:59 GMT -5
[quote author=290piika board=bandchat thread=2217 post=76939 time=1248151331 Of course, I don't HAVE wisdom teeth at all, so I can't really say. I just know what my tuba friend went through and what he told me.[/quote]
Me too, man!
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