Are people regurlarly sent to sleep for wisdomteeth extraction. I am to have them removed on thrusday and will be given a full general anesthesia in the hospital. Does this sound right? I do not like the idea of being sent to sleep in the slightest am am very apprehensive about it. it also seems strange to be under the effects of anesthsia for tooth removal. Does it feel ok? Please let me know before thursday! Thank you.
2007-03-20 10:26:50 · 3 answers · asked by jfand12 1 in Health ➔ Dental
that sounds about right. wisdom teeth can be impacted or fused to your bone, or just hard to reach and that much pressure can be alot on some people. doing an IV SEDATION (getting put to sleep) is usually the way we go in our office when doing extraction of third molars. this is better for the patient, you will be out, you wont remember a thing, there will be a full team of people in there monitoring EVERYTHING your heart rate, breathing, everything!! so if you are in distress they will know.
the reason that sedation is common for wisdom teeth extraction is because its a lot of work... your making a good choice.. here is the link for what to expect and a little more info on why sedation is helpful.. good luck with the surgery!
http://www.softdental.com/houston_dentist/Wisdom_Teeth_the_Operation_and_What_to_Expect_Afterward.html
f.y.i- i did IV sedation in the fall and had all of my wisdom teeth removed... 2 months prior to that i just had nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and an injection of anesthesia. and it was horrible.. im glad that later on i did the iv sedation
2007-03-20 10:37:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not unknown but it is not done unless there is some reason for it. If the dentist anticipates a lot of trauma, they may suggest it. The problem is, the fee skyrockets because of this addition. Ask your provider about twilight sedation, where you are given IV Valium. You are out of it, but not completely under and it is much less expensive.
2007-03-20 10:33:45 · answer #2 · answered by Jouvert 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I had general anesthesia for mine, too. It was fine. It's VERY common and you have nothing to worry about.
2007-03-20 10:30:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋