I got to have my 4 wisdom teeth taken out in hospital,are you put asleep or are you awake?

Answer 1

your put to sleep. My girlfriends sister had it done a few months ago

Answer 2

You should have already been told this by your Dentist, it could be either, it depends on what you have decided yourself, I cannot believe that your Dentist has not discussed this with you - how unprofessional. You should have a consultation at the hospital prior to the operation anyway, so you can at least discuss the matter with your consultant, I had all 4 of mine removed in hospital under general anaesthetic (put to sleep) and it was no problem at all. The most important thing is to keep them clean once you come home, or else you can get a nasty infection. Good luck.

Answer 3

If you go to a regular dentist for an extraction, they do it with you awake and heavily numbed. These days, too, the use of nitrous oxide ("laughing gas") is part of common procedure in a lot of dentist offices. I've also had one wisdom tooth removed by an oral surgeon, and I was awake for that (but he, for some reason, did not use nitrous oxide and I don't like him. that stuff makes me kind of wish I could get all my teeth pulled. LOL j/k)

Since you said you'll be getting all four removed at once, and in a hospital, I feel sure you'll be under anesthesia (put to sleep). Removing one wisdom tooth is difficult. Removing all four is a more complex procedure.

Answer 4

I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth out. They did one side, then a few weeks later, they did the other side. I got mine done in a hospital, but I was awake the whole time. It really wasn't that bad. And when I hear people complain about their wisdom teeth I am sooo glad mine are out!!!

Answer 5

There are different types of General Anesthesia (usually what people refer to as being put to sleep - not like for pets!!) Most do a type of anesthesia referred to as Conscious Sedation, where you are pretty much asleep, but you are still in control of your own breathing and can be readily awoken if need be. Deeper forms of sedation will depress your breathing mechanisms and would require intubation so that you can still breath. Different oral surgeons have different preferences, if they have not mentioned to you anything about intubation (inserting a breathing tube either in your nose or in your mouth - usually in your nose when dealing with extractions) then most likely, they will be doing Conscious Sedation. However; when in an operating room setting they can do either. Either way, you will be very comfortable and will not feel a thing! If you want to know for sure, give your surgeon a call and ask which type you will be getting!

Answer 6

Actually it's usually up to the patient, but for all 4 I suggest getting put to sleep. It's easier for the dentist and for you. It's well worth the extra money. I was awake for the removal of mine and you will survive. The only thing you will feel is a lot of pressure if you're awake.

Good luck and I hope this helps.

Answer 7

You have a general ansesthetic so are therefore asleep. When you wake up it will be like nothing has happened. You will just feel a little scratch and then nothing else so do't worry.

I had mine out and when I came round, the kind nurse had put the teeth, roots and all, into a pot in my hand so it was the first thing I saw! Nice!

Answer 8

Oh I feel for you. I had all four out in June this year. I had a general anaesthetic. The reason for this is because they are very deep rooted, they can become impacted (which mine were). Trust me you wouldn't want to be awake for that. For those who are more straight foward you can have them out at the dentist. As you are going to hospital you will most certainly be asleep. Good luck. x

Answer 9

i had it done a week ago..but at the doctors..i was put out..but not totally asleep..just had no clue what was going on..but i believe if u are in the hospital u may be put totally under...but if u are having it done in the hospital i guarentee you will not be awake...but dont worry..the worst is the first few days..just make sure you have the pain medication before the novacaine wears off and ask the doctor if you should take a pill before it wears off..i didnt get my medication til a little after it wore off and trust me, it is painful at that time...i have my follow up tomorrow..hopefully i can get off this soup and pasta eating spree i had to keep the past week..good luck

Answer 10

I had mine done at an oral surgery clinic. The doctor recommended that I be put to sleep, which was fine with me. My best friend was awake for hers, and she said she didn't feel pain, just a lot of pressure. I don't think I'd want to be awake to see the teeth come out though.

Best of luck to you. It's not fun, but it heals fairly quickly.

Answer 11

Since you are having them taken out at the hospital, I would assume you will be asleep. I had mine taken out at the dentist office because he said they were not difficult extractions and was awake (he was right) but very numb. Good luck.