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Extremely nervous about tooth removal

Jakey

I got the news today that I need both my wisdom teeth removed. This is 10 years of not going to the dentist due to a lie the NHS told me where me having a panic attack about going means I cannot get appointments for free, so I never got a checkup. Since I started to get toothaches, I wondered what the issue is, and it is the wisdom teeth creating the pain, and decaying it seems.

I've never had a tooth removed, so I don't know how worried to be. My gums appear to be touching the teeth so I don't know how they're going to solve that. But I'm constantly panicking about going through that, I had fillings done before and didn't find it too bad compared to what I expected, but they only managed one because I couldn't stop swallowing my saliva and needed breaks in between. 

My other worry is about afterwards, I don't really have crunchy food which is fine, but I don't really know what I can eat? I don't eat any animal products. And I'm not sure what to do if I get food in the stitches. 

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  • Jakey said:
    My gums appear to be touching the teeth so I don't know how they're going to solve that.

    I had all four of my wisdom teeth removed under general anaesthetic, due to how difficult they were to access. I remember them telling me that each tooth had to be cut into quarters as part of that process. Perhaps you could ask about their plan?

    Jakey said:
    My other worry is about afterwards

    I suggest asking your dentist whether they can provide you with general aftercare instructions now, so that you know broadly what to expect in advance, and can also buy any items that you might need (perhaps including, for example, salt to use for mouth rinses).

    Here's an example of the kind of thing I'm referring to:

    NHS England - Your guide to having teeth removed

    I suggest being sure to prioritise your dentist's advice over anything suggested in certain earlier replies here (some of which contradicts NHS advice and could cause harm).

    Jakey said:
    but I don't really know what I can eat? I don't eat any animal products.

    Some vegan suggestions:

    • Swedish Glace Non-dairy vegan ice cream - I distinctly remember how much I favoured something as cooling and soothing as this after my operation.

    • Sorbet (similar benefits).

    • Alpro yoghurts, in various flavours and styles.

    • Bol Power Shakes - don't contain any solid pieces and are described as "100% nutritionally complete". My NHS dietician approved me using these to boost my calorie intake.
       
    • Huel - I second  's suggestion that this could be helpful. I'd personally avoid the Hot & Savoury range in the immediate aftermath, due to the risk of getting food stuck - but Huel powder or ready-to-drink are sold as "complete meals" and are perhaps worth considering. 
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  • Jakey said:
    My gums appear to be touching the teeth so I don't know how they're going to solve that.

    I had all four of my wisdom teeth removed under general anaesthetic, due to how difficult they were to access. I remember them telling me that each tooth had to be cut into quarters as part of that process. Perhaps you could ask about their plan?

    Jakey said:
    My other worry is about afterwards

    I suggest asking your dentist whether they can provide you with general aftercare instructions now, so that you know broadly what to expect in advance, and can also buy any items that you might need (perhaps including, for example, salt to use for mouth rinses).

    Here's an example of the kind of thing I'm referring to:

    NHS England - Your guide to having teeth removed

    I suggest being sure to prioritise your dentist's advice over anything suggested in certain earlier replies here (some of which contradicts NHS advice and could cause harm).

    Jakey said:
    but I don't really know what I can eat? I don't eat any animal products.

    Some vegan suggestions:

    • Swedish Glace Non-dairy vegan ice cream - I distinctly remember how much I favoured something as cooling and soothing as this after my operation.

    • Sorbet (similar benefits).

    • Alpro yoghurts, in various flavours and styles.

    • Bol Power Shakes - don't contain any solid pieces and are described as "100% nutritionally complete". My NHS dietician approved me using these to boost my calorie intake.
       
    • Huel - I second  's suggestion that this could be helpful. I'd personally avoid the Hot & Savoury range in the immediate aftermath, due to the risk of getting food stuck - but Huel powder or ready-to-drink are sold as "complete meals" and are perhaps worth considering. 
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