Woman Gets Wisdom Teeth Pulled-What's Captured on Video Shocks

A woman has sparked laughter across social media after sharing her reaction to seeing the dentist who removed her wisdom teeth.

The clip, shared by user Madelyn Alford (@madelynalford8), has now been viewed more than 6.1 million times and shows her being wheeled out after the surgery with what appears to be tissue in her mouth.

But as the dentist approaches her for what appears to be a celebratory high five, she instead raises her middle finger and immediately covers her mouth in shock.

The overlaid text reads, "Me after getting my wisdom teeth removed seeing the dentist that did the surgery and [I guess] I decided to flip him off," while the caption adds: "It kills me how shocked I looked after."

The video has resonated with viewers familiar with the often unpredictable effects of anesthesia following dental procedures.

According to Rockwall Oral Surgery, "Sedation medications work by depressing the central nervous system, which can lead to slurred speech, difficulty focusing and an overall loopy feeling."

The dental surgery explains that as medications wear off, patients may act out of character.

Health experts agree that this is not unusual, with Healthline noting, "You can experience confusion as you ‘wake up' after the procedure with this type of anesthesia," adding that patients may have limited control over their actions during recovery.

The same report adds that "it may be difficult to control your behavior," particularly in the immediate aftermath of sedation.

Users React

TikTok users flocked to the comments to weigh in, with many finding Alford’s reaction hilarious.

One wrote, "You being astonished at your own actions is killing me softly," while another added, "You getting this footage is even funnier than the video."

"Sometimes a bird needs to fly," a third quipped.

Others shared similar stories, including one who recalled, “When i got my wisdom teeth taken out, nobody knew I was bilingual, so I went out speaking English and woke up speaking Spanish.

“They had to call my mom back to the room to make sure it was normal.”

Medical professionals note that emotional unpredictability is another common side effect of anesthesia.

Rockwall Oral Surgery states that "patients may say or do things that they wouldn't normally-sometimes to hilarious effect," highlighting why these moments are frequently shared online.

While the video attracted attention online for its comedic value, experts emphasize that these reactions are temporary.

Healthline reports that the effects of anesthesia typically wear off within hours, although some grogginess or confusion can last longer in certain cases. If patients experience extended confusion, they should contact their doctor.

For many viewers, the clip serves as a relatable example of post-surgery behavior, with similar videos constantly making waves across social media.

As more people document their recovery experiences, moments like this are, thankfully, not too hard to come by, and always a way to spark laughter among netizens.

Newsweek has reached out to @madelynalford8 for comment via TikTok.

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This story was originally published April 15, 2026 at 3:45 AM.