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Wisdom teeth removal cost
i have to have my wisdom teeth removed and i am scared silly! can you tell me roughly what this will cost and if you have had any major dental work done, would you give me any tips you have for surviving this? thanks!
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I had pulled off my two wisdom teeth last week and replaced it with #Acerocrowns.I had no pain after my dentist fixed me with a crown.
If you are considering a dental crown implant, you must remember that the process will involve many other expenses in addition to the type of crown you need. Given below is the approximate amount that you might have to pay to avail each different service.
•Dental exam: $40-$120
•Dental crown materials and treatment: $500-$2,500/tooth
•Dental implant: $1,500-$2,000/tooth
•Dental X-rays: $20-150
•Root canal: $750-$1,000/tooth
But if you have dental insurance, the cost of treatment can be lesser than usual.
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You will likely be scheduled for a consultation before your removal to discuss the options and the pricing for each.
I had two of mine removed within the last 6 months, one at a time. I went under IV sedation where you're not fully unconscious, but you really don't remember anything from the procedure. They gave me large amounts of benzodiazepines and I don't remember anything up until they were stitching me up. For the removal of one tooth, the nurse's fee, sedation and one cavity being filled it cost $780 each time. That was the most expensive option; I could also have had either local anesthetic or laughing gas, but I'm a wimp so I had them knock me out as best they could. It was a good option for me because you don't have to go through the recovery process from a general anesthetic. Since you're never unconscious, you never have to regain consciousness. I walked out feeling great.
Survival tips:
Make sure you have lots of soft food like soup around. I was put on T3s and antibiotics for both extractions, and they made me queasy unless I had something in my stomach at all times.
On the note of food, you won't be able to eat anything really hot or really cold for a while... I had one pulled last month and that region is still sensitive to cold. Also really think about whether something is a) crunchy b) pointy or c) has tiny lumps that might get caught in your socket (like ground beef). I made the mistake of eating a tortilla chip once. Not good.
Do yourself a favour and get hold of a couple of soft ice packs. For at least the first day, you'll be icing on and off pretty constantly. I found that it was hard to get my single ice pack to refreeze fast enough. The hard ones are uncomfortable to hold in place and don't mold well to your face, so I suggest the cold ones.
Tea bags are your friend! Not only because you're going to be stuck drinking warm stuff for a while, but because you'll need something to stop the bleeding the first day. It took me a couple hours the first time, and about an hour the second time. They'll give you gauze to clamp your jaw down on, but it feels kind of gross in your mouth. I was told I could substitute a damp teabag instead. I strongly recommend peppermint tea. The first time I used black tea and the taste was less than pleasant. The tea bag trick really worked, and the mint flavour was pretty nice.
Plan to relax for at least a day or two after. It's a great time to sit and play a mindless (but not too exciting!) video game or read a trashy novel. You don't want to do anything too strenuous either physically or mentally. It's pretty exhausting to go through.
Do exactly what the dentist tells you to. If they tell you to swish with warm salt water, do it. Whatever you do, don't drink with a straw. There's a reason for their instructions! It will help you heal faster and more comfortably.
Most importantly, remember that you'll be fine! Millions of people go through this and survive. The pain you'd experience leaving them in place far outweighs the pain you will experience for a week now.
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You are going to need to ask your dentist.
It depends a lot on the situation with your teeth. All four of my wisdom teeth were impacted and horizontal - which I understand is about the worst situation you can have. It was pricey because I had to go under a general anesthetic and total recovery took about two weeks.
Most people's situations aren't that extreme, but the only way to know what is going on in your situation, is to speak to your dentist or oral surgeon about which teeth need to come out, why they need to come out and how they need to come out.
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