I went to the dentist in January and they recommended that I get my wisdom teeth taken out. However, I went to see a specialist in May. They said that when i was having trouble sleeping through the night because of the pain (which I am now) that it would be time to remove the teeth. My vacation is not for a month and a half and my teeth really hurt. So I asked my sup if I bring in an oral surgeon's note if my absence would not count against me. She said no they will count. Is this true and how can they expect you to come to work when you are taking pain medicine for your teeth? Is my boss the only boss at UPS that thinks that way?
Getting my Wisdom teeth removed isn't an excused absence?
olroadbeech
Happy Verified UPSer
no, they are all cracked in the head. you are just a number. take the time off and get your teeth out. bring in the note ( copy ) . she was lying to you which is there M.O.
welcome to UPS.
welcome to UPS.
dookie stain
Cornfed whiteboy
I've got an appointment coming up...was told I need to come and do some air and shuttling then I can go...they were surprisingly cool about it...they can't mess with you for having an appointment..especially working til 9-10 at night every night
bham brown
Well-Known Member
Even if it weren't excused I wouldn't give a rip. Your health and well being is way more important than anything at UPS.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
Well-Known Member
Have them yanked out on a Friday and you should be good to go by Monday morning.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
Well-Known Member
...which is why you have the surgery on a Friday...gives you the weekend to recover...
oldngray
nowhere special
You don't need to have all 4 pulled at the same time. As to how unpleasant it depends on how easily they pop out. If the dentist doesn't need to dig around you might be able to work the next day.
Indecisi0n
Well-Known Member
First off the Sup is incorrect. Second of all who gives a 
if it did or not? You're in pain, go use your insurance and get better.
if it did or not? You're in pain, go use your insurance and get better.
Indecisi0n
Well-Known Member
My dentist told me at the time I had mine removed if you do one, do them all. I agreed and was happy. All taken care of in one shot.
realbrown1
Annoy a liberal today. Hit them with facts.
It's called sick days.
You get a set amount per year for any illness or injury.
They may require a doctors note.
It's up to you, not your bosses, when you use your sick days.
You get a set amount per year for any illness or injury.
They may require a doctors note.
It's up to you, not your bosses, when you use your sick days.
oldngray
nowhere special
It depends on the individual. They may not need to be pulled if they grew in all the way with straight roots. Only pull them if you have problems.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
Well-Known Member
One of the first things they did when I got to my first permanent duty station was pull all four. 3 days off with Hydrocodone on the side. 
Indecisi0n
Well-Known Member
I agree in the "if it ain't broken don't fix it" but the dentist said if I am putting you down for one then I might as well take out the others so we don't have to go back in. I see his point. I didn't want to have to go through that again.
oldngray
nowhere special
Mine popped out very easily. I had 3 pulled years apart and still have one left. Only one of those was pulled because it might cause problems later.
Only the first one was bad but that was because it was infected. The dentist couldn't pull it until the infection cleared up.
Indecisi0n
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I had one coming in little off but pulled all 4 at the same time. I didn't want to have to go through taking off work and being put under again. Never had an issue again.
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What did you use to get your teeth whitened?
Indecisi0n
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The dentist said it look like the tooth was pushed sideways by a large object constantly pounding on it.
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