Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are extracted before or after they come in. A simple extraction is performed on a tooth that can be seen in the mouth. A surgical extraction generally involves a tooth that has not come in yet or has broken off at the gum line.
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Find the right dentist or oral surgeon who really cares and will take the time to explain every aspect of the procedure to you and make sure that you feel at ease.
Talk with the dentist or oral surgeon about the pros and cons of pulling out more than one wisdom tooth at the same time versus one at a time.
Schedule the surgery for the morning because you are not allowed to eat anything before the procedure.
If you have any pain during the procedure, ask for additional Novocain (you shouldn’t have to have any pain).
Ask if you should take pain medicine in advance of pain before the anesthetic wears off.
Request headphones (or bring your own) for music during the procedure to distract you.
