You're gonna be fine, I promise.
I had all four of my wisdom teeth removed when I was eighteen because they were impacted and in danger of messing up the rest of my mouth. I, like you, was terrified. I hated the idea of being put under, and my heart was racing like crazy. I had never had surgery before and didn't have a clue what to expect. However, at the end of it all? It wasn't all that bad.
When they stuck me with the anesthesia, it was very quick. I got a bit dizzy, then some tunnel vision and I was out like a light for the whole procedure. Seriously, that was it. Someone is monitoring you the entire time, adjusting as necessary so you won't wake up in the middle it. When I came out of the anesthesia I was crying, but not because I was in pain. The doctor explained it's just a weird side effect that happens to some people after going under the first time. So if it happens to you, no worries, it's normal.
I had cotton swabs in my mouth for the rest of the day and partly into the next. The blood is a bit disgusting, but it's not gushing or anything. If it starts up, just use a swab for a bit. The stitches feel weird but they're usually dissolvable, so most likely you won't have to get them removed. They slowly fall out on their own. Try not to poke them too often with your tongue, but it can be hard to resist, haha.
Take the pain pills as prescribed. They help, a lot. Some people need them more than others, but just take them. Your mouth will thank you. Frozen peas work miracles, as someone else said. Have them in the car to put on immediately after the surgery, that's when you're most likely to get swollen cheeks. Don't over ice, though. Twenty minutes at a time should be fine. You want some blood in the area to help your healing process.
As far as dry socket goes, talk to your doctor about something called Clove Oil. That stuff is amazing, and you can pick it up most places. It really helped my mother who ended up with dry socket after having a tooth pulled at 58.
For food, anything squishy. I had a frosty out of surgery, it was quite nice. Otherwise it's mashed potatoes, chicken broth, jello, pudding, and soups. After a few days of that you can gradually work up to macaroni, rice, and other things you can crush with your tongue. Stay away from chips for a while, though.
You'll probably have some bruises on your cheeks but that'll go away in time. Just make sure to take it easy while you're recovering, it is surgery after all. Make sure someone is there with you to drive you home afterwards and don't forget to sleep. You're gonna be just fine.
I had all four of my wisdom teeth removed when I was eighteen because they were impacted and in danger of messing up the rest of my mouth. I, like you, was terrified. I hated the idea of being put under, and my heart was racing like crazy. I had never had surgery before and didn't have a clue what to expect. However, at the end of it all? It wasn't all that bad.
When they stuck me with the anesthesia, it was very quick. I got a bit dizzy, then some tunnel vision and I was out like a light for the whole procedure. Seriously, that was it. Someone is monitoring you the entire time, adjusting as necessary so you won't wake up in the middle it. When I came out of the anesthesia I was crying, but not because I was in pain. The doctor explained it's just a weird side effect that happens to some people after going under the first time. So if it happens to you, no worries, it's normal.
I had cotton swabs in my mouth for the rest of the day and partly into the next. The blood is a bit disgusting, but it's not gushing or anything. If it starts up, just use a swab for a bit. The stitches feel weird but they're usually dissolvable, so most likely you won't have to get them removed. They slowly fall out on their own. Try not to poke them too often with your tongue, but it can be hard to resist, haha.
Take the pain pills as prescribed. They help, a lot. Some people need them more than others, but just take them. Your mouth will thank you. Frozen peas work miracles, as someone else said. Have them in the car to put on immediately after the surgery, that's when you're most likely to get swollen cheeks. Don't over ice, though. Twenty minutes at a time should be fine. You want some blood in the area to help your healing process.
As far as dry socket goes, talk to your doctor about something called Clove Oil. That stuff is amazing, and you can pick it up most places. It really helped my mother who ended up with dry socket after having a tooth pulled at 58.
For food, anything squishy. I had a frosty out of surgery, it was quite nice. Otherwise it's mashed potatoes, chicken broth, jello, pudding, and soups. After a few days of that you can gradually work up to macaroni, rice, and other things you can crush with your tongue. Stay away from chips for a while, though.
You'll probably have some bruises on your cheeks but that'll go away in time. Just make sure to take it easy while you're recovering, it is surgery after all. Make sure someone is there with you to drive you home afterwards and don't forget to sleep. You're gonna be just fine.