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I have a though dilemma. I got a date for a wisdom teeth surgery but It's one day before a concert. Could something bad happen if I attend both? I will only drink water on the concert.

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[–] [email protected] 31 points 2 years ago (4 children)

You will be absolutely miserable. I was leaking blood out of my mouth for days after mine and the pain was seriously intense. Heavy dental surgery like that requires rest to recover properly.

[–] sigh 8 points 2 years ago

I was leaking blood out of my mouth

that sounds metal af

op just get in the pit and you'll fit right in

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Mine was just a minor issue afterwards, totally could have gone to a concert a day later.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

Same, I had all 4 extracted and the next day I wasn’t happy but depending on the concert I probably would have been ok the next night.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

I learned after my wisdom teeth removal that I'm highly sensitive to Vicodin... I was either high as hell or passed out for the whole week after my surgery. Still miserable when awake too. :(

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Ohh sad to hear that. Was the root pretty big?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

Yeah I had all 4 of them removed and mine were growing in horizontally instead of vertically, pushing the rest of my teeth. 0/10 experience.

[–] [email protected] 24 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I'd say ask your doctor. They can give you the best advice. Personally, I think it'd be a bad idea to got to a concert that close to a surgery even if it's "just" a wisdom tooth removal.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Can absolutely agree with that, but I was a dummie since I forgot about the concert when deciding on a date. I think I'm gonna ask him before the surgery then.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Can you reschedule the surgery?

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[–] Dr_Middy 17 points 2 years ago (1 children)

You honestly will probably have a bad experience at the concert and it'll just sour everything for you. If this were maybe a week after I'd say go for it, but 24 hours isn't enough time and you'll probably still be in some serious pain while also feeling like crap.

Take the raincheck and get some rest! They'll always be more concert dates!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Yeah that's why I'm really hesitant. I already fucked my ear with tinnitus and other stuff after going swimming when my earwas still in recovery stage.

[–] Dr_Middy 1 points 2 years ago

Sorry to hear about that. Is the concert for an artist who you know will tour again, or is it like a last chance deal?

[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

I had mine out when I was like 18 on a Friday and I hosted a house party the following Saturday/Sunday. They gave me pain pills so I wasn't even uncomfortable.

Just don't smoke weed/anything really, don't suck dick. Don't use a straw. Or do anything that creates suction in your mouth. Then only do what you feel up to.

Although I've gone to concerts in a wheelchair after internal surgery so I might just have a high pain tolerance and a low FOMO-tolerance

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago (5 children)

Thanks for the advice! I was mainly thinking if jumping and singing like a madman would create severe problems.

I absolutely admire your commitment ngl.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

singing like a madman

I doubt that you will be able to do that, at least not without causing some bleeding. I couldn't even open my mouth properly to even eat for about 1-2 weeks. (But I had roots with 90Β° angles in them, so they had to drill out some of the bone...)

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Just change your dentist's appointment man. Don't wait till you are there to ask. The sooner the better.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

That's definitely a reasonable choice. Luckily my friend have decided to sell the tickets instead since my other friend can't go either.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Why type of concert? Will you be sitting the whole time or will there be mosh pits?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

If it's more of a party than a concert then seriously don't go for your own safety. You'll be either woozy or in pain (or both) and you won't enjoy it.

Now if it's like a traditional seated concert, that's probably fine as long as you have someone with you. I would not recommend going out on your own a day after the surgery.

[–] TragicNotCute 7 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Oh wow. I was in no position to attend jack. I was high on painkillers with stuff shoved in my mouth. I think you’ll have a miserable time if you attend both.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I felt fine the day after getting mine pulled.

Lots of ibuprofen and Tylenol for the pain (not both at the same time IIRC) but other than the risk of getting elbowed in the face I don’t see any problems.

What’s the concert anyway?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Luckily my friend decided to sell the tickets instead.

It would have been a hungarian alt rock concert. Esti KornΓ©l is the band's name.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Ah well, enjoy the day to recover then!

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

That is probably for the best: Get some rest and recover!

[–] flubba86 5 points 2 years ago

Don't do it. There will be other concerts, but you only have wisdom teeth surgery once. See if you can sell your ticket to someone who would love to go but didn't get a ticket.

[–] ribboo 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I had no problems at all doing something similar. Looked like a chipmunk, but was in no pain. Had an awesome time!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Did you have any serious consequences after that?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

This is how you get a dry socket

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Yup, and you don't want dry socket. When i had my wisdom teeth pulled, i read up on them... made sure to stay 100% still for 1 week πŸ‘€

[–] FartsWithAnAccent 4 points 2 years ago

You're probably not going to have a good time at the concert. Also, do not use a straw to drink anything, dry socket is not something you want to experience.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Just had mine pulled out a couple weeks ago at nearly 40. Mine was rough as one was still partially buried in the gums and the dentist remarked about how deep my roots went. Pain and jaw soreness was rough for a couple days but bearable. I could only eat soft stuff like scrambled eggs and barely open my mouth.

Alternatively, my wife just had hers pulled and her dentist told her she had the smallest wisdom teeth he'd ever seen and she had less pain and a speedier recovery.

Bottom line is that it depends on your specific teeth. You might be fine but you'll probably be hungry and sore.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I had to take codeine for a week after getting just one removed and I was absolutely out of it. So, your mileage may vary.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Is codeine a painkiller? Thank you for the info though!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Yeah, it's an opiate. This was a while ago, and I suspect it's probably not routinely given out now as it was then. But basically in a lot of pain and the drugs floored me. But really I think it depends on how impacted the tooth is, and what they need to do to remove it. So it's different for everyone.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I don't imagine something bad will happen. But you should absolutely push back the surgery date. You'll still be in a lot of pain the next day. And I doubt they'll change the concert date for you.

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[–] amnesiacrobat 2 points 2 years ago

When I had my wisdom teeth out, whatever they gave me for pain made me really out of it, but I barely felt anything. About 3 days after, a friend wanted to go to a movie and I stupidly agreed. I didn't take the pain meds, and about 1/3 of the way in the pain came back and it was awful. Luckily I was smart enough to bring the meds and took them before it wore off completely, but it was pretty miserable.

Long story short, your mileage may vary, but I'd recommend not going to the concert. Or if it's someone you really want to see, rescheduling the surgery.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (5 children)

Why are you having them out? If it's cause they're causing you pain then you might be better having them out. Pain should be less after even soon.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Yeah, it's going to suck. Your mouth will be pretty sore, a bit foul, and tasting bloody. I'd give the concert a pass and save yourself the headache.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Do you have angled roots? If yes, the surgery will probably take a while and you will totally not be in the mood for the concert anyway.

If you instead have tiny roots, they just have to cut the gums a bit and the tooth will pop out. Worst case of going to the concert would be bleeding? Take some gauze balls with you to put on the cut if that happens.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

In my experience, you can go on concert in same day.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (3 children)

I didn't go to a concert after getting mine out, but I was up for anything the next day. I was amazed at the lack of pain, I never felt a thing from the surgery. The worst part about it was having to watch what I ate and taking care of the extraction area for a few weeks. It's different for everyone, but it might not be bad for you at all.

Edit: I had all 4 removed at once, they were impacted, and I was under anesthesia as well.

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[–] panda_paddle 1 points 2 years ago

I did this right before Mayhemfest 2010. Asked my doctor if it was OK. His advice was just, don't get punched in the face and remember that you will get drunk faster on antibiotics.

[–] Sages 1 points 2 years ago

Personally, I had 6 wisdom teeth removed and was perfectly fine that same evening. If you feel up to it then it should be fine, but don't push it if you still feel the need to rest.

[–] Cha0zz 1 points 2 years ago

I had all 4 of them extracted at once and didn’t really have issues. Just had to be careful when eating. Cheeks were a bit swollen but not much and not too much pain. So in my case it would be doable. However I see that a lot of people here have different experiences so it might really depend on how difficult they are to extract and other factors.

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