i want to get my wisdom teeth removed under IV sedation or general anesthesia but i also smoke pot so i want to know would my life be at risk.
2007-08-05 17:09:31 · 9 answers · asked by thizdaniel 2 in Health ➔ Dental
It isn't immediately life threatening, but it would be a good idea to not smoke before the surgery (as long as possible). If you're really concerned ask your dentist/ oral surgeon for a list of drugs and medications that will react with your anesthesia. If they ask about your drug usage answer honestly. You have doctor-patient confidentiality rights and they aren't legally allowed to report you. If they ask it, it matters.
2007-08-05 17:14:54 · answer #1 · answered by Lauren 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't think so. The only proven effects of marijuana that I am aware of that would be considered harmful are slowed reaction time, reality perception, and sometimes short term memory loss at the time of use. None of those would be relevant when sedated.
2016-03-16 07:34:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seriously, what does it hurt for you to wait until afterward?
I don't think it would have any interaction with local anesthetic, but it's pointless to smoke before.
2007-08-05 17:13:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
do u know how bad that stuff is 4 yor lungs? i mean the smoke pot. im gettin 2 of mine cut out in 3 wks and im goin with nutrious and iv sedetation.
2007-08-05 17:18:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes.... and inform your dentist or surgeon.
it can cause some serious drug interactions with the drugs they will use to sedate you.
some drugs can keep the sedatives or narcotics to not work, putting you and the surgeon at risk.
keep smilin,
dr. m
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2007-08-09 13:25:17 · answer #5 · answered by DrMarvin.com SmileIQ.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no... i think not... I had a biopsy with an IV and i smoked not but a few hours before.
2007-08-05 17:15:07 · answer #6 · answered by Nib 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just don't get high before the surgery.
2007-08-05 17:11:20 · answer #7 · answered by pobrecita 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, you'll be fine as long as you aren't high going into it.
2007-08-05 17:12:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DOING MARY JANE BEFORE WILL HAVE NO EFFECT ON THE SURGERY.
I'D SUGGEST QUITTING BECAUSE SOMEDAY THE LAW WILL CATCH UP TO YOU. ;-(
2007-08-05 17:50:58 · answer #9 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋