What does Godiva mean? Godiva [go-di-va] as a girls' name is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Godiva is God's gift. From Godgyfu. According to the famous story, the 11th-century Lady Godiva rode through the town of Coventry naked, covered only by her long hair.
Side Effects and Risks. The most common side effect of wisdom tooth extraction is swelling. Almost all patients suffer from swollen cheeks after the surgery. This can be alleviated by keeping the head elevated and applying ice packs to the outside of the cheeks as necessary.
After a wisdom tooth is removed, you may experience: 1  Pain and swelling in your gums and tooth socket where the tooth was removed. 2  Bleeding that won't stop for about 24 hours. 3  Difficulty with or pain from opening your jaw (trismus).efore removing a wisdom tooth, your dentist will give you a local anesthetic to numb the area where the tooth will be removed. A general anesthetic may be used, especially if several or all of your wisdom teeth will be removed at the same time.