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Playing after extraction

Author: kdk
Date: 2022-07-12 02:57

I'm having my last wisdom tooth extracted tomorrow morning. [frown]

It isn't impacted. But it has a large filling in it with decay underneath the filling and the dentist understandably doesn't want to repair the decay.

Can anyone tell me from experience how soon after a simple extraction I can expect to be able to play? I had two taken out a couple of years ago, but I can't remember if I was instructed to lay off for a week or not. I will, of course, ask the surgeon this tomorrow morning, but it would be useful to know sooner because if I can't play Wednesday or Thursday, I may want to get a sub to play Shostakovich 9th on Friday.

I don't know why this only occurred to me tonight.

Karl

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Re: Playing after extraction

Author: Ed
Date: 2022-07-12 04:53

Ask you suggest I would ask the surgeon for a range of time and what to look for. I recall many years ago having this done and it was slow to heal. It took me quite a while before I was back up to speed, probably well over a week. At the same time, I know people who were back in a relatively short time. If it were me, I would play it safe and get a sub just in case.

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Re: Playing after extraction

Author: ruben
Date: 2022-07-12 08:43

I was back to playing the next day, but it really does depend on the person. The wound has to scar properly.

rubengreenbergparisfrance@gmail.com

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Re: Playing after extraction

Author: hans
Date: 2022-07-12 10:04

Karl,

Apparently there is a possibility of complications; e.g., https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dry-socket/symptoms-causes/syc-20354376

IMO it would be prudent to arrange for a sub.

Regards,
Hans (not a dentist but have helped a few put their kids through college)

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Re: Playing after extraction

Author: JTJC
Date: 2022-07-12 16:05

At least have a sub prepared. Not fair to drop Shost 9 on anyone at short notice.

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Re: Playing after extraction

Author: SunnyDaze
Date: 2022-07-12 16:35

I would reckon that a sub would be a good idea. I had a friend who had wisdom teeth out at University and her cheeks were very swollen the next day in lectures and she said it was quite uncomfortable. Probably a kindness to yourself and your conductor to give yourself a well earned day off. Good luck with the extraction. I hope it is super-easy and you feel like a million dollars asap afterwards.

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Re: Playing after extraction

Author: kdk
Date: 2022-07-12 17:34

Well, ironically, the whole question is now moot. I just tested positive for COVID this morning, so won't be having the extraction today OR playing Shosti 9 on Friday. Our 2nd player, who normally moves over to play 1st when I'm not there, will cover and I'll get someone to play 2nd. Bummer.

Thanks, everyone.
Karl

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Re: Playing after extraction

Author: m1964
Date: 2022-07-13 06:53

Hi Karl,
Hopefully you will get over the Covid soon, without any lingering side effects.

I suggest using an ice pack after extraction- a LOT.
Typically, the instructions you'd get from an oral surgeon will say "use an ice pack over affected area for 20 minutes every 1-2 hours" or similar.

I have had a few oral surgeries/procedures. I used an ice pack 20-30 min. on, 20-30 min. off, and kept doing that until night time.
Next morning I would have minimal swelling and pain.
Good luck.

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Re: Playing after extraction

Author: SunnyDaze
Date: 2022-07-13 11:42

I'm sorry to hear you got the covid on top of all that you already had booked in for the week. Life is so often stranger than fiction isn't it?

I hope the infection is short and mild for you and you get back to the fun asap. Take care there and rest up.

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Re: Playing after extraction

Author: kdk
Date: 2022-07-13 11:48

Thanks. I'm actually almost completely asymptomatic. Slight headachy feel and nothing much else. If not for the test, I wouldn't have thought anything was really wrong. I practiced last night with no COVID-related discomfort. So I've rescheduled the extraction and a couple of other things and I'm just waiting out the 5 days' isolation.

Karl

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Re: Playing after extraction

Author: SunnyDaze
Date: 2022-07-13 13:47

That's excellent! Glad to hear it. :-)

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