Curious... when you get your wisdoms pulled, are you sedated or asleep? There is a difference right? Can you just be sedated or do you have to be "asleep". And, when you do go to sleep, or when you are sedated are there any feelings of anxiety or fear in those moments?
2006-11-25 17:58:33 · 7 answers · asked by Angel Eyes 1 in Health ➔ Dental
You can be either one. There is NOT standard procedure that everyone follows. Just ask your dentist or surgeon about this and decide between yourselves which is the best for you.
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2006-11-25 18:01:27 · answer #1 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a dental assistant and I've had my wisdom teeth taken out.
I refer/set up appointments for patients to go to oral surgeons every day.
The receptionist at the surgeon's office will ask which you prefer. Sometimes, they will request that you be put to sleep b/c of the complexity of the extraction(s). But they can't make you. The other option is nitrous, which basically makes you a little loopy. You're more relaxed and kind of in a daze. I had nitrous and was very alert after. But you do hear all of the cracking and popping and drills and such when you are awake. If these things bother you, be put to sleep. These offices are highly skilled and do this many, many times a day.
However, a big reason some people choose nitrous over being put to sleep is the expense of being put to sleep. Insurance (health or dental) usually won't cover being put to sleep, so you pay for it yourself plus other expenses (co-pay, deductible). In my area it's approx. $250. I'm pretty sure it will be higher in a lot of other places.
I hope this helps and all goes well!
2006-11-26 12:11:58 · answer #2 · answered by Josi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being sedated will make most people sleep, but it is usually a light sleep. Anything more is not usually done in the dentist's office. I feel a bit of anxiety, along with a good, happy feeling.
2006-11-26 02:09:43 · answer #3 · answered by candace b 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sedated = You be drugged big time. You may or may not be fully asleep. You may be totally awake and just feel very, very, funky. Or depending on the dosage and other factors, you may actually fall fast asleep.
My personal experience was that I was borderline asleep somehow. My eyes were shut, yet I could hear my happy a$$ snoring, and I could hear the doctors talking through most of the procedure. Go figure. It's amazing how the brain works sometimes.
2006-11-26 02:08:27 · answer #4 · answered by Microsoft Bob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do not sedate you nor put you to sleep unless you specifically ask for it. It is no different then going to the regular dentist except the surgeon is more experienced at pulling wisdom teeth.
2006-11-26 02:02:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If I can be out of it entirely in the dentist's chair, that's what I would prefer. It's clearly your option, at least if the doctor is willing to do it either way. I guess it's a choice between whether you are awake enough to help with keeping your mouth open and turning your head and spitting when the dentist wants you to versus being completely inert and allowing the dentist to get on with his work without your panic and squirming.
2006-11-26 02:08:37 · answer #6 · answered by auntb93again 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sedated
2006-11-26 02:00:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋