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Can you tell me if i could get my wisdom teeth out with just nitrous oxide?

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Yes: Most wisdom teeth can be removed with just local anesthesia and nitrous oxide. If a patient is very very nervous some additional premedication can be added. In the case where a particular tooth is extremely difficult or has other problems such as a large cyst affiliated with it then maybe additional anesthesia may be required.But for the most part the surgery can be done with local anesthesia+n2o.

Answered 4/5/2014

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Clarification: If you are implying just the use of nitrous oxide\oxygen analgesia? Then no. If you meant to say local anesthesia to numb the area ; additionally nitrous oxide? Then yes. As a matter of fact 95% of my patients elect to have that done in lieu of having IV sedation ; with a few rare exceptions all were happy they made that choice. Many even forgo the use of nitrous oxide. It's a very personal choice.

Answered 6/10/2014

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