“Do you need general anesthesia for wisdom teeth?”
I am a 27 year old female. I wonder if you need general anesthesia for wisdom teeth?
6 Answers
Not necessarily.
You have many anesthetic options for wisdom tooth extraction. Some are done with just local anesthetic injections. Some are done with intravenous sedation. Most are done without general anesthesia. Sometimes the anticipated difficulty of the extractions may influence the decision. Sometimes the oral surgeon may have a strong preference. Of course, as the patient, you will be involved in the decision. If you have special concerns or needs, let your care team know. Good luck!
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No. I had my wisdom teeth extracted under local, but I would recommend at least taking some oral Percocet or Vicodin or other narcotic and perhaps a sedative such as Alprazolam and the dentist can supplement with local anesthesia. Intravenous sedation is also a possibility if the dental office offers it.
Short answer is no. Long answer, it depends on how badly impacted or buried they are. Only your dental surgeon can answer that question, based on your X-rays.
