We’ve all heard many stories about people getting wisdom teeth pulled out and having infections and painful recoveries.

I had one pulled out when I was 18 and I took an aspirin and went out that night. It was impacted which required a quick cut of the gum but no stitches. No painkillers required for recovery.

I had one pulled out yesterday, same thing. Impacted. No aspirin, no painkillers, went out to dinner last night.

Both extractions were performed by regular dentists, not oral surgeons.

Is it just that we hear the bad stories but when everything is fine, there’s no story?

Topics: dental, pain, teeth, medical, stories, surgery