When getting wisdom Teeth pulled  what is better sedation or Normal Anesthetics?
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With just local anesthetic, he doesn't have to have somebody drive him to and from his appointment.  He should not feel anything but the sights and sounds may freak him out a little bit.  I had mine taken out with just local anesthetic.  If he has sedation he's going to have to have a driver and deal with the effect of the medication.  However, he will not mind the procedure at all because he probably won't even remember it.  Some people don't like the idea of being "put to sleep".  Either way he should not have any pain the only difference is whether he wants to sleep through it or deal with the sights and sounds of having teeth taken out.\n\nDr. R.  DDS
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Have the dentist administer nitrous oxide to you for the procedure.  And if you are extremely nervous, ask the dentist about prescribing you something to take to relax you before the visit... in addition to the nitrous oxide.
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Actually it is Ok for you to take some over the counter pain med before your appointment as long as you follow the proper dose direction mentioned on the bottle. It does not interact with the local anesthesia. Make sure you take it with food and an 8oz. glass of water. Aleve also decreases inflammation as does aspirin and having it in your system as you are getting root cannal helps with your post operation healing and decrease your discomfort.
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I'm a dentist.\n\nHalcion is a benzodiazepine called triazolam, which is now a fairly common medication for dentists to give for anxiolysis.  Benzodiazepines include commonly known medications like Ativan (lorazepam), Valium (diazepam), and Xanax (alprazolam).  Many dentists like to titrate oral doses of triazolam to desired anxiolysis.  The typical oral dose of triazolam will not make you sleep, but it can make you a little drousy.  No two patients respond exactly the same to any medication.\n\nNitrous oxide is a general anesthetic which, fortunately, rarely induces sleep.  I don't think anyone knows specifically how it works, but it certainly works to calm patients when given at the proper doses.  Believe it or not, anesthesiologists use nitrous oxide in operating rooms in conjunction with far more potent general anesthetics that readily produce loss of consciousness.\n\nWith triazolam and nitrous together, you may sleep or you may not.  Getting you to sleep, however, is most certainly not your dentist's goal (or, at least, it shouldn't be).
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ice protected in a towel/cloth. but for short periods of time, \ntime for the surgery to heal, sleep, and the pain pills the dentist/surgeon gave you. \n\ngood luck.
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There are some dentists nowadays that put their patients under anesthesia even for regular check ups and cleanings. You should look into it in your area, they work especially for people like yourself.
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Use a warm tea bag and gently bite on it (in the spot where the teeth were removed).  It has anesthetic (pain relieving) properties.  \n\nAlso take alieve or advil.
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It depends on the person and the type teeth that are being removed. The more difficult the tooth extraction then, proportionally, the greater the probability of post-operative pain. Psychologically, it does feel just like much pushing and shoving during the procedure, but if it does hurt, tell the surgeon, as some inflamed and infected teeth take a little more to anaesthetise.\nAs for the person, different people have different reactions. I had my two lower impacted teeth removed under local. They needed to be sectioed, or cut, to be removed, but it didn't hurt. I was up and studying within two hours - pretty stupid really, as I should have milked the sympathy!\nTwo tips may be of benefit, though:\n(1) Take pain relief about 30 mins after procedure, while you are still numb - it makes the transition out of anaesthesia much smoother, and aids healing, as the less pain you're in the quicker you will heal\n(2) Try to relax best you can before, during and after the procedure - the more relaxed you are, the better anaesthesia works, and the better that works, the better the procedure for you, during and after the procedure.\nRemember, not all wisdom teeth are horror stories! Good luck!
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Go to a sedation dentist.
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most often the oral surgeon that removes the wisdom teeth put you under general anesthesia.\nYou don't feel anything.\nWhen you wake up later you will feel some discomfort, but the oral surgeon will give you pain pills and an anti-biotic for the infection...impacted or erupted wisdom teeth or bony impacted teeth have to be cut out and need stitches\nThe top ones are a piece of cake, but the bottom ones stay sore longer, or on me they did..
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Going to sleep is way better than being awake for 4 extractions!\n\n1)  Have soft foods on hand for dinner & and the next few days.  Ice cream, yogurt, scrambled eggs, soups.\n\n2)  You might be "weird" when you first wake up so have somebody with you that won't mind!  Weird is acting strange, walking in a different direction -- and vomiting because of the anesthesia.\n\n3)  Follow the oral surgeons instructions.  Don't try home remedies.  They no longer recommend salt water rinses.\n\nI know it's a bummer to have it done but better now than later.
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Hi. Let me explain this to you. Maybe when you understand the science behind it, you will feel better!\n1. Having 3 Wisdom teeth out tomorrow, under LOCAL ANESTHETIC. Will it be very very painful?\nAns: Since its under local anesthetic, I am assuming they have erupted. Right? Then, all it involves is gently lifting them out of the socket. You will be very numb, and will not feel any pain Only some pressure. \n2. Really considering chickening out. Really don't want to do it.\nAns: You have to have them out at some point. Go for it! Once you are in the chair and lying back, you will feel the tension leave our body. Its ok to be anxious. But don't let anxiety stand in the way of your health care.\n3.Really hate needles/injections. Will they hurt? How many will i need?\nAns: You will be fine. Close your eyes. Think of what you like best. Usually its only the sensation of the needle and not real pain. Once you get the first, rest will be a cakewalk!\n4. will there be lots of blood? EEK.\nAns: Its your own blood! Do not be afraid! \n5. Can mum come in with me? I live in England\nAns: I do not know what the dental clinic policy is and how old you are. But your mother can come to the clinic (be in the waiting area) with you and take you home. You will need to take someone with you. Its advisable!\nYOU WILL BE FINE! JUST TAKE A DEEP BREATH. THINK OF THE DAY AFTER. \nYou will have pain meds and the clinic should be able to tell you what you need to and shouldn't do.\nGood luck!
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Wisdom teeth pulled hurts more than braces. If you have to have spacers put in before or while you have your braces. Those kind of hurt. Also the tightening is just more of a soreness. All in all it's not so bad. I was born without wisdom teeth but I have had teeth pulled because I didn't have enough room in my mouth. So I guess that is the equivalent.
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My son had all four out under anesthesia and got along fine.  I had 2 pulled without being put under - actually the apprehension was the worst part.  It only took about 20 seconds for each tooth and didn't really hurt.  Afterwards it was pretty gross and a little achy but not that bad. Take some pain pills and zonk out for a few hours and you'll be OK.  Just don't breathe on anybody - YUCK!
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Call your dentist have it checked out,  haveing a post operative complication is part of the extractions risk .  He would much rather see you for a question than for an infection.  \n\nCall soon
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Yes you can go under general anesthesia..but usually that's only givin during extractions and/or dental surgery\n\nif it's only a regular appointment (drilling, filling..etc) I'm not sure if a dentist will permit that esp. that some procedures require the patient's cooperation\n\nask ur dentist to give u a sedative..that may help
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I don't know what kind of sedation you mean - there are several kinds.\n\nMild:  Nitrous oxide sedation - this jsut relaxes you but you're conscious\n\nMild to Moderate:  Oral Sedation - this involves taking pills to sedate you prior to the procedure.\n\nModerate:  IV Sedation - this is an IV in your arm and you could be conscious, unconscious, or somewhere in between!\n\nStrong:  General Anesthesia - this is where they have to make sure you have an airway and you are all the way out.\n\nNow, with the IV and General, the same drugs that "knock you out" can depress your central nervous system, blood pressue, heart rate, etc etc.   Obviously, if these systems are depressed too far, the patient will die.   Fortunately for you, your oral surgeon has at least four years of training beyond MY four years of dental school that teaches him all the tricks of advanced life support.  So don't worry!\n\nHowever, MY biggest concern is this:  You're going in TOMORROW and you have no idea what the risks are or if your'e even going to GET sedation???  This is inconceivable to me!   Before they schedule the extraction appointment, they probably did a consult.  The surgeon looks at your xray and decides the degree of difficulty involved and (should) explain the risks of the procedures as well as your options in  terms of anesthetic and sedation, including all risks of these procedures.  I've NEVER heard of anyone saying, "Oh, just decide the day of and we'll explain the risks then."\n\nThe fact that you're even asking the question has me a little concerned, unless they already went over all that and maybe you just weren't paying attention or you didn't read the consent form they should provide OR maybe just lost the paper...??\n\nAnyway, good luck.  Sedation is better and easier than not, esp if your'e well insured!