Obviously, the plus point about this is you won't feel anything (at least at the time) But what are the complications of getting put to sleep while having a tooth removed?
2007-01-31 05:02:53 · 8 answers · asked by Someguy234 2 in Health ➔ Dental
I'm a dentist.
Any time you are given medications that alter your level of consciousness, you are at risk of death. Before you are sedated, you will be given a consent form to sign that will outline this risk--despite the fact that it is an exceedingly slight risk.
Realistically, however, nausea and grogginess. That's what you can expect.
2007-01-31 16:30:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are the same amount of risks involved with dental surgery as there are with any other surgery while under general anesthesia.
I had all four wisdom teeth out Friday and was put to sleep, and I wouldn't have done them any other way. I don't remember anything but good stuff - like talking to the nurse and waking up in a warm recovery room.
Also, your need for pain meds is lowered for hours afterwards.
Just make sure and request an anti-nausea medication in your IV...having dental surgery and throwing up is NOT pleasant. :D
Good luck!
2007-01-31 05:21:00 · answer #2 · answered by mandylynn4 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had no problems with this, but apparently the anesthetic can agitate people, just had to have all my teeth out and my mother was screaming at me with the journey home because i had a few expletives for the drivers going home (was a 2 hour journey instead of 1/2 an hour! because of an accident!) But it means you don't get the worry of hurt during the procedure. My consultant was fab thou after 3 days the pain was minimal and saves the anticipation of pain while the procedure is carried out. If it was up to me again i would under to get my two last teeth out if needed! would strongly recommend it. Good luck anyways in whatever you choose
2007-01-31 10:30:06 · answer #3 · answered by passport_to_heaven1210 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Teeth can be removed with local anesthetic. However, if there are many teeth to be removed, or if you are afraid of dentistry or overly anxious, sleep may be used. I don't know whether your tooth can be saved or not. I don't see any reason you should be put to sleep if you don't want it. Especially since it is only one tooth.
2016-03-28 22:26:49 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a healthy person, a general anesthesia (being put to sleep) is no problem at all. Sometimes, if you have severe heart or lung problems, you choose a local or regional anesthesia instead (they just numb a section of the mouth instead of putting your whole body to sleep).
I have severe epilepsy, and minor modifications were made during recent surgeries, but I can tolerate a general anesthesia.
2007-01-31 05:17:32 · answer #5 · answered by Kilroy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had no complications at all.If you are having this done,dont worry,you will be achey in the area after but you will be prescribed meds for that.They will give you advice on not to smoke and the like because that will/may cause a dry socket.You will be fine sweetie. ;)
2007-01-31 05:15:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ITS REALLY NOTHING, I HAD ALL FOUR OF MY WISDOM TEETH REMOVED LAST MARCH AND WAS PUT TO SLEEP, I WAS IN A LITTLE BIT OF PAIN AFTER, AND THE ANESTHESIA MADE ME A LITTLE NAUSEOUS, BUT THAT'S BECAUSE I WASN'T ABLE TO EAT NOTHING IN THE MORNING, AND I'M SKINNY.
2007-01-31 06:39:57 · answer #7 · answered by Flaca 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might be dizzy when you wake up, and might have a loss in apetite.
2007-01-31 05:10:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋