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Can they put me under general anesthesia for impacted wisdom teeth removal?
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If normal health: If you have no health problems that would preclude general anesthesia. Discuss with the dentist prior to the procedure.
Answered 4/14/2014
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Conscious sedation: You will be under conscious sedation which means you will be given medication to make you drowsy and relaxed then medication for pain control. You will be awake but will not remember much.
Answered 4/15/2014
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