Today, I had two of my wisdom teeth removed. One side of my face is completely swollen, and the other is normal. I feel like the elephant man. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I became that small percent of people who face three different kinds of complications after their wisdom teeth are removed. FML
Today, my boyfriend asked me when my face was going to go back to normal after being swollen from having my wisdom teeth taken out last week. My face is back to normal. FML
Today, I had to get three teeth pulled. That would've been fine if they were all on the same side of my mouth. Nope, two were on the upper left and one on the bottom right. I kept thinking my upper lip was gauze it was so numb, and I kept drooling like a baby. I've barely been able to eat as it's so sore. FML
Today, I found out that instead of having four wisdom teeth, I have eight. They all have to be removed as soon as possible, which happens to be over the Christmas break. I get to spend my whole vacation in excruciating pain and a swollen face to boot. FML
Today, I woke up from my wisdom tooth surgery… while they were still sawing my jaw. I had such a bad panic response that they also cut my lip, so I have stitches inside and outside of my mouth, as well as the haunting crackle of bone being removed from my skull stuck in my head. FML
Today, after a year or more of suffering with wisdom tooth pain, I finally had all 4 removed a few days ago. Relief? No. I’m in more pain now than I’ve ever been, and I can’t even eat for comfort. FML
Today, I had my wisdom teeth pulled. The local anesthesia worked on three of the four teeth. I found out about the last tooth when the dentist was mid-yank. FML
Today, I got my wisdom teeth pulled. Apparently the medicines don't work on me. I woke up in the middle of the surgery and felt EVERYTHING. One of the nurses asked if I was okay, and the doctor just kept saying "Don't worry she's just dreaming", while tears were pouring down my face. FML
Today, the gums around my wisdom teeth are so badly swollen that I can't talk. I called a dentist to find out if I could see them for a removal. They told me to contact a surgeon, or go to the hospital emergency room. I have no insurance. FML
Today, I went to the dentist to get my wisdom teeth removed. The surgeon took a better X-ray to see what he was dealing with before he got started. When he came back into the room, he started to laugh and told me it was my lucky day because in the X-rays he found 2 big extra wisdom teeth. FML
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I_iz_B_a_troll 24
I'm sure you still look beautiful :)
Drigr 9
I have to get mine pulled soon so I can empathize..
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darkmis1 18
Should've had them all removed, so you don't have to go back if the others start coming down.
iwadasn 33
I got all four of mine out today, so I look like a chipmunk.
slients_1234 0
You have no idea what his life is like to compare minor surgery to his birth defect is horrible, you need to suck it up, your swelling will go down soon, plus you have medicine to dope you up. Stop being such a pussy and grow some balls
THE_A_TEEN 28
Don't you feel all big and bad for bashing someone who is suffering from behing your precious computer screen. ****-face...
KyuuketsukiApple 30
72- I think it's safe to say OP's suffering is nowhere near that of 'the elephant man'. OP's swelling will disappear after a week or so but neurofibromatosis is for life.
123_omg 19
this happens to many people on a daily basis. get over it.
finalyearsofhate 22
I don't get why people complain about their wisdom teeth. almost everyone has to get them removed, and if you have a good oral surgeon you shouldn't have any pain.
OCDC 9
Not true. You try pulling your teeth out and tell me it doesn't hurt.
OCDC 9
Especially if you're like me and they have to cut into your gums to remove them.
ilyWoods 5
I guess your right, because alot of people have to have them removed but if they are impacted then it is actually surgery. It is a big deal, and can be a great amount of pain. Reading these comments, alot of people were put out for days bc of it. I would have been one of those but I still had to take care of my child, and therefore couldn't even take pain medication. So really no on can judge, everyone is different!
iwadasn 33
I got all four wisdom teeth out yesterday and all four were impacted. I guarantee you it hurts.
Yokochi4ri 4
I bet you still look cute ;) Hun
Calyx_fml 22
You are NOT an ANIMAL!!!!
boardforlife 0
Dude I had all four of mine removed yesterday I feel your pain :/
tootsie68 22
Im having mine removed in a couple days... you just scared me!
zjnat 1
Try getting 6 taken out, then you can compain. Have a nice day :)