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SamKnause

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6. I had all four removed at the same time.

Reply to pnwest (Original post)

Sat Jan 31, 2026, 04:09 PM

Saturday

I was told they were larger than normal.

My mouth doesn't open very wide so they put some type of crank ??? to keep it opened wide enough.
They use the child size molds to get impressions of my teeth. The adult size will not fit.
This was 46 years ago.

All I had was the shots that numb everything.

I didn't have any problems.

I didn't have any pain.

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Wisdom teeth extraction advice please! [View all] pnwest Saturday OP

Drugs. Lots of drugs. tonkatoy8888 Saturday #1

Oh my word!! pnwest Saturday #3

When I did it, I opted for Novocain. And nitrous oxide. rsdsharp Saturday #2

I'm being silly, I know. pnwest Saturday #9

I was being serious. rsdsharp Saturday #10

Oh I know! I just meant after all the reassuring comments, I realize pnwest Saturday #11

I had two lowers impacted as teen or therabouts. Oral surgeon and general knockout? Who can remember. usonian Saturday #4

I had three teeth removed two months ago. Local much better. twodogsbarking Saturday #5

yikes ! pnwest Saturday #8

I had all four removed at the same time. SamKnause Saturday #6

Ok, thanks! I'm inordinately worried it's going to be excruciating. LOL pnwest Saturday #7

I had all 4 done under local in a dentist's chair Warpy Saturday #12

LOL! pnwest Saturday #13