Wisdom Teeth

sweetmtn · 10-05-2012, 10:08 AM

From what my son and his friend told me..no, they will not put you to sleep...as far as gas...they didnt know, but doubted it.

LT Guppy · 10-05-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by warehimer33

Well I'm pretty sure they'll give us gas. I did it with just the Novocaine shots and it was hell. I heard someone that recently went through RTC said it wasn't bad. But I haven't actually been to RTC myself so I was just telling them what I know

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Originally Posted by sweetmtn

From what my son and his friend told me..no, they will not put you to sleep...as far as gas...they didnt know, but doubted it.

My husband was wide awake too when he had teeth pulled at RTC. And only got one day SIQ.

I had my wisdom teeth pulled while awake too (civilian dentist), and didn't think it was that bad. The sound is the worst part.

Bossnutz · 10-05-2012, 11:01 AM

You remind me of my roommate at MEPS. He dropped out because he had to give a blood sample.
Not trying to be mean but MAN UP! The military isn't designed for scarey ppl, actually ive seen way too many of them in my DEP meetings. Maybe its because im a little older but still c'mon, how can you fight for your country and be scared of a tooth.

AnnaGB · 10-05-2012, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossnutz

You remind me of my roommate at MEPS. He dropped out because he had to give a blood sample.
Not trying to be mean but MAN UP! The military isn't designed for scarey ppl, actually ive seen way too many of them in my DEP meetings. Maybe its because im a little older but still c'mon, how can you fight for your country and be scared of a tooth.

Everybody has fears. I would never drop out because I'm afraid of having my wisdom teeth taken out. The point of this forum is to ask questions about any concerns or things you don't know about. There is nothing wrong with me wanting to have my questions answered. I had no problems at MEPS. Thanks though.

To everybody else, thank you. It is more reassuring to have people tell me that yes, I will probably be awake, but really it isn't that bad than to have someone tell me I'm not good enough to fight for my country.

Bossnutz · 10-05-2012, 01:25 PM

Didn't mean to upset u. I forgot to mention that I have to get all 4 wisdom teeth pulled, plus im afraid of heights lol. Your post just reminded me of my roommate and I assumed you didnt want to join because of your teeth. Im sure you'll be fine without gas, we all feel like a sense of accomplishment once we conquer our fears. Good luck man

AnnaGB · 10-05-2012, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossnutz

Didn't mean to upset u. I forgot to mention that I have to get all 4 wisdom teeth pulled, plus im afraid of heights lol. Your post just reminded me of my roommate and I assumed you didnt want to join because of your teeth. Im sure you'll be fine without gas, we all feel like a sense of accomplishment once we conquer our fears. Good luck man

It's ok. In all reality 20 years from now I highly doubt my life will be shaped by me getting my wisdom teeth taken out, it's just something that worries me now. Oh, and I'm not a "man" I am a proud navy female :P

JaxSailor22 · 10-06-2012, 09:17 AM

Some misinformation and conjecture floating around on this thread. I graduated in July and had all four of my wisdom teeth removed. Before anything is done you will receive a comprehensive exam and you will be told what your situation is. Some people will not have any teeth removed. Some will have one or two, and some will have all wisdom teeth removed. In almost all cases you will be given a local anesthetic to numb the area to be operated on. I've never heard of anyone getting gas, and you will only be put completely under in extreme circumstances. Two guys in my div. were put under because they were older ( around 30) and their teeth had a bit more complications than everyone else. The surgery is quick and your recovery will be just as quick, you'll be just fine. Good luck and see you in the fleet!

10-05-2012, 10:08 AM	#1
sweetmtn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,792 Rep Power: 0	From what my son and his friend told me..no, they will not put you to sleep...as far as gas...they didnt know, but doubted it.

10-05-2012, 11:01 AM	#3
Bossnutz Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TN Posts: 35 Rep Power: 0	You remind me of my roommate at MEPS. He dropped out because he had to give a blood sample. Not trying to be mean but MAN UP! The military isn't designed for scarey ppl, actually ive seen way too many of them in my DEP meetings. Maybe its because im a little older but still c'mon, how can you fight for your country and be scared of a tooth.

10-05-2012, 01:25 PM	#5
Bossnutz Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TN Posts: 35 Rep Power: 0	Didn't mean to upset u. I forgot to mention that I have to get all 4 wisdom teeth pulled, plus im afraid of heights lol. Your post just reminded me of my roommate and I assumed you didnt want to join because of your teeth. Im sure you'll be fine without gas, we all feel like a sense of accomplishment once we conquer our fears. Good luck man

10-06-2012, 09:17 AM	#7
JaxSailor22 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Coronado, CA Posts: 61 Rep Power: 0	Some misinformation and conjecture floating around on this thread. I graduated in July and had all four of my wisdom teeth removed. Before anything is done you will receive a comprehensive exam and you will be told what your situation is. Some people will not have any teeth removed. Some will have one or two, and some will have all wisdom teeth removed. In almost all cases you will be given a local anesthetic to numb the area to be operated on. I've never heard of anyone getting gas, and you will only be put completely under in extreme circumstances. Two guys in my div. were put under because they were older ( around 30) and their teeth had a bit more complications than everyone else. The surgery is quick and your recovery will be just as quick, you'll be just fine. Good luck and see you in the fleet!