Bend in the Weather

It took over two weeks of agony but I finally got over my wisdom teeth removal.

In the process it took many visits back to a heartless surgeon, and only the persistence of my family that saw me through.

The result - massive doses of painkillers, anti-inflammatories and even valium to see me through.
Why the valium you might ask?! It was used primarily as a muscle relaxant.

In the process of removing my wisdoms and the pre-molar (5 teeth in total), the surgeon tore the ligaments in my lower jaw and in the process dislocated my jaw.

A couple of visits to a physiotherapist that specialises in jaw conditions, and the valium saw me recover.

The actual holes left from the extractions were never a problem (though the cleaning process and mouth washes are a drag, they weren't painful after the first few days). The rough treatment whilst under a general is what did all the damage.

If you need your wisdom teeth out, some words of advice:

1. Ensure you get it done under a general if more than one.
2. Remove them in your teens or early twenties. Leaving them longer the teeth roots are much larger, harder to extract and the actual jaw bone is more solid. This makes for a difficult extraction.
3. Expect to be out of action for some time. Have plenty of heavy painkillers on the ready. You'll need them at least for the first few days (ie: A Panadeine Forte or likewise)
4. If you don't see any improvement, keep pestering your dental surgeon, don't get flipped off. Their charged to look after your well-being - before, during and after your procedure.
5. If you still have problems with your surgeon who is more than likely quite flippant; go back to your GP and inform him... it's not uncommon for these 'supposed surgeons', to not give a rats ass after they are paid and the surgery is performed
6. A second opinion is always a wise choice if you're not happy with your treatment. Surgeons have no loyalty to you, so don't feel you owe them any.

Going through the ordeal, I would never recommend the surgeon I had. (Heartless money grabbing self-righteous bitch is too kind a phrase to describe her).

If you're in Western suburbs of Melbourne, and needing such work done... let me know. I'll ensure you don't end up with her and actually are seen by someone who I would class as competent.

I hope I never see her again. It won't be by choice if I ever do.