“Can I be asleep for my oral surgery?”
I'm 40 and I'm going to have jaw surgery, which is scheduled at the end of the month. Is it okay for me to be asleep for my surgery?
5 Answers
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Ask your surgeon what type of anesthesia is planned. It is possible for minor jaw surgery to be performed under intravenous sedation or local anesthesia only, but typically jaw surgery requires general anesthesia with a breathing tube.
In all likelihood, you should be able to undergo general anesthesia for your jaw surgery, but you must follow the instructions of your anesthesia care team before surgery, including no food or drink after midnight the night before surgery, and medical clearance from your anesthesiologist.
Most jaw surgeries are done under general anesthesia. Anesthetics are safe for healthy patients and risk increases if you have other health issues.
Yes, many patients need general anesthesia for jaw surgery. There are many sorts of jaw surgical procedures. Some involve the mandibular rami, maxillary, etc.. Ask your oral surgeon if general anesthesia is an option for you. You will do fantastic. Please don’t be worried. General anesthesia is safe and reliable.
