1 /5 Ziyao: A very disappointing and painful wisdom tooth extraction experience.
I came in to have a wisdom tooth removed. After reviewing my X-ray, the dentist told me that the tooth was vertically positioned and should only take about 30 minutes to extract. However, the procedure ended up lasting three hours.
The process was extremely painful. I received five shots of anesthesia and inhaled an entire tank of laughing gas, yet I still felt everything. Dr. Chris tried to forcefully extract the tooth, and the pain was so severe that I cried uncontrollably three times. Only later did he mention that the root was hooked, which made extraction difficult. This made me wonder—why wasn’t this visible in the X-ray from the start?
Eventually, Dr. Jenny came in to assist. She gave me two more doses of anesthesia and more laughing gas, and managed to remove the tooth in about 30 minutes. I truly appreciate her help. However, I hope she wears a proper uniform next time—being treated by someone not in professional attire added to my discomfort and lack of trust.
After returning home, I felt physically and emotionally drained. To make matters worse, I found that the take-home syringe still had visible blood residue inside. For a dental clinic, failing to ensure basic hygiene and safety is deeply disappointing and unacceptable.