stefan wrabetz wrote:

> > Well, I think it depends on the situation with the tooth. I remember
> having
> > a couple teeth pulled before I got braces, and those didn't hurt too much
> > all. (And I agree, getting braces tightened hurts like CRAZY.) But my
> wisdom
> > teeth were impacted -- they were coming in sideways, and hadn't broken
> > through the gums. So the oral surgeon had to cut into my jaw to remove
> them.
> > So it wasn't just like plucking them out.
>
> I'm supposed to have my 4 wisdom teeth removed within about a month from now
> (maybe I'll tell y'all about it when/if it happens). All 4 are showing up
> nicely on the X-ray, and the top 2 have broken through. Is it easier for the
> oral surgeion to remove them AFTER they're come out?

Yes, because then he can simply use pliers. Those were easy. For the teeth
which had not erupted, however, he had to cut open my gum, and go in with a
mallet and chisel to split the tooth to remove the little bits. I saw him
hitting me.

Don't worry. It shouldn't hurt. It was cool. Ask about diet or pain killer for
later if you are concerned. Be prepared for it to bleed for a few days.