Do people really die in tooth surgery can they really die in it my sis is getting it today and she said she...

Question

could die

Answer 1

if she is undergoing a general anesthetic then that is a risk factor but that is a rare occurnce. think about this - people still die of dental abcesses in the united states because they let them go untreated. weigh the alternatives...getting her teeth cared for outweighs the danger

Answer 2

This risk is very minimal. Of course any surgery has some risk, but most wisdom teeth removals are done under what is known as conscious sedation. This is an IV drug but you are actually conscious thru out the surgery, so you can swallow and breath on your own, but you don't remember anything. Trust me I would have never believed that I wasn't completely under during my own surgery!
The risks do include, but again are rare (but more common that death!) are temporary or permanent numbness in an area (usually due to traumatizing the nerve below the lower wisdom teeth) this isn't usually permanent but anytime you traumatize a nerve it regenerates very slowly, the slowest tissue to heal in the body. As long as the nerve wasn't severed then it should regenerate, but it may take years! A risk with the upper wisdom teeth includes puncturing the sinus. Now any competent oral surgeon will tell you if they really think these are probable in your case and wont recommend the extractions if it is questionable. The risk cant out way the advantage of getting the teeth out.
So don't worry, your sister will be fine, she might be swollen and sore for a few days, but she will recover.

Answer 3

I was just at the dentist and yes, you can get cancer from tooth decay so it is essential she have the surgery. The surgery requires an anesthesiologist, so make sure you have your sister tell of any concerns. I have been under the knife 3 times and I am still here. Once I had a difficult time breathing and told the nurse. She didn't believe me, so I started to go to sleep and they ran in and gave me a boost of adrenaline and told the doctor I was allergic to the medication. So, let her know to tell her of the concerns always.

Answer 4

Any time an anesthetic is used the risk of dying is present.
Of course, like anything else, the type and strength of the anesthetic needed being a veritable.
Although extremely rare, there have been deaths during dental surgery.

Answer 5

If you think about it, people can die anywhere due to almost anything. I think the risk depends on what sort of tooth surgery, but I have never heard of this happening, so no.

Answer 6

Yes. It is rare.If she is going to be under general anesthesia(unconscious), there are risks including death. Rarely, if it is a local anesthetic (when they use injections (shots) in her mouth), anaphylactic shock has occured (massive allergic reaction that causes the airway to swell so that no air can enter). She should do just fine. All surgeries have their risks including death.Most places have the proper facilities to handle such rare emergencies. Support her emotionally and be there for her. Your anxiety doesn't help you or her. She will be fine.You can do this. Be her strength.

Answer 7

Surgery (if performed under general anesthesia) always carries a risk of death. I doubt she'd die from bloodloss, but she might have a reaction to the anesthesia. Probably won't happen though...the odds of her dying from this are slim.

Answer 8

Dental malpractice is a very common occurrence, hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. die at the hands of incompetent dentists every year.

Answer 9

you can die from crossing the street, choking on a piece of food, heart attack, get shot or whatever, theres a chance in dying doing just about anything.

Answer 10

Any time you are under Anistecia, there is a risk of dying, that is why they monitor your heart rate while you are under