“Is general anesthesia sometimes used for wisdom tooth extractions?”
I have to get my wisdom teeth removed, and I'm a little nervous for the procedure. Do these procedures sometimes need general anesthesia?
6 Answers
Typically, anesthesia via an IV is sufficient. You will not remember the procedure, but this type of treatment can be done safely in an office outpatient setting without going to a hospital and you will not need to be intubated (breathing tube). Make sure the person you are seeing is a board certified OMS.
For some people general anesthesia is certainly an option; however, for some it is not. Your medical history and you’re presenting morphology are all factors to consider. A variety of anesthesia options exist; You should discuss your options with your treating surgeon during your consultation.
General anesthesia is frequently used for wisdom tooth extraction. This is something that is done for the patients comfort. I would discuss this with your surgeon, however, it is done frequently and can be done at your request.
General anesthesia can be used for oral surgery. Be sure to listen to the potential side effects before deciding.
Yes, it can come in the form of deep IV sedation or general anesthesia if the office is equipped with a machine that provides inhalation anesthesia. Obviously general anesthesia is going to be significantly more expensive and carries more risk.
A consultation with your oral surgeon is the best way to determine what method of analgesic will be used to comfortably sedate you so that the procedure will take less time and are you sure anxiety. Do not be afraid to ask questions as to whether you can have just a local anesthetic, nitrous oxide an inhalation agent, an analgesic which is given IV like valium or Demerol, or be put to sleep entirely with a general anesthetic which is very rare for wisdom teeth.
