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Rebekah09
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New here - Advice needed

#1 Post by Rebekah09 »

Hi im new here :D

Im getting surgery on Monday to get chains attached and teeth pulled down then i will have the chains attached to braces and have the braces for two years. I will be asleep through out the surgery.

Im Looking for some advice and some information on how sore and if there will be any swelling or bruising?

There's a lot i would like to find out about the surgery, im starting to worry as it will be my first time getting put to sleep.

Any advice would be fully apprieciated! :)
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AF104
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#2 Post by AF104 »

It sounds like you have teeth impacted in the gums. I didn't have that problem so I can't offer much insight into pain. In office procedures twilight anesthesia is used. It's mild compared to general anesthesia. You're actually semi-conscious but you won't remember it. You should have no problems.
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Rebekah09
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thanks

#3 Post by Rebekah09 »

Yes its impacted teeth.
Thanks for replying so quickly :D
Has anyone else had the surgery on impacted teeth?
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