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sunsets1386
sunsets1386
So I just got my wisdom teeth out, all four, i'm 26... I guess my gums were denser and roots stronger but i'm in incredible pain.its day 3 and I can barely open my mouth, forget talking... My job requires being on my feet and talking constantly. I don't have pto or sick time and am worried about just paying my bills bc of all the hours i'm missing I feel sick to my stomach and am anxious that the holes will never heal. I don't have dental insurance either so they have to heal... My friends and boyfriend keep calling me a baby and refuse to help me... I just want to know if anyone else had them removed around my age, and how long recovery took. Staying in bed taking pain pills reminds me of when I was addicted to xanax.
hbgdaystar
hbgdaystar
Within 2 days i was able to talk and eat solid food... I completely recovered in one weeks time.

Its painful I can feel what you are going through.

Hope you recover soon.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hey Sunsets,
Although, I have not had my W. teeth out, I do know everybody heals at their own pace. Being anxious and stressed out only lengthens the required healing time. Also, don't worry about Bills and Your job. Right now you have no control over such matters and stressing out about it will not help. I firmly believe things work out and I have a feeling , this is a situation that will work out too.
I hope you get better
Ps, Don't let your friends and Bf get you down. In fact, If I was you, I would stay away from them.
sunsets1386
sunsets1386
Hb how old were you? Were yours impacted? This is what's driving me crazy, maybe its a breeze for some but i'm in a lot of pain and feel like i'm "over reacting" bc people in my life I should be able to cube on are making me feel like a baby. When i'm taking pain meds and it still hurts I think I should be allowed to voice my pain. And solid foods after two days? I can barely get a smoothie down or a spoon of yogurt in my mouth. I guess i'm just being a baby though
LeafOnTheWind
LeafOnTheWind
Have you been back to the dentist and spoken to them about your concerns? Maybe it wouldn't hurt to check that everything is on track, put your mind at ease.

I have been using the Serenity Prayer a lot to help me figure out whether I am over-reacting or not. I break it down to: is there something that I can do about this? In this case, a visit to the dentist to see if this is typical is about all you can do. If there is nothing that I can actually do about the situation, then I make the effort to let it go, worrying about something that we can do nothing about only leads to anguish and turmoil for us.

And using this in regards to the speed of your recovery- I don't think that there is anything that you can do to heal any faster than you are, other than to check that everything is going as it should. As trainergirl pointed out, everyone heals at their own pace. Then rest and relax and take care of you- you might be surprised and the removal of the stress might even improve your recovery! I hope you feel better soon.