Hi, all. This day that I have dreaded for over three decades has probably finally arrived. I was hoping to be back at home for wisdom teeth removals because the dental surgeons back there are pretty awesome. But unfortunately I am in Japan with no plans of going back home in the near future.
I have a good dentist here who says he can do the removal unless it is something extreme and in that case they will refer me to a university hospital.
To say that I am terrified would be an understatement. Just thinking about the removal makes me feel like I am about to have a panic attack. I have had two nerves removed back home, and local anaesthetics did not work. I felt every bit of it. I can't imagine what a wisdom tooth removal would be like (it's the upper one, but an impacted one, it's poking out, but not in the right direction).
Anyway, can you please tell me what your experiences with wisdom teeth removals have been in Japan? What's the procedure here? Will they give me good painkillers? Because Japanese painkillers usually don't do anything for me.
Any other piece of information or advice would also be very welcome. Thanks!
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