A 36-year-old member asked:
Can they put you to sleep for dental surgery?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gary Sandleranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
Yes: You can have IV sedation with medical clearance, if necessary.
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Dr. John Thaleranswered
Prosthodontics 43 years experience
Yes: Conscious sedation (I.V.) is most common, but general anesthesia can be used as well, most often in a hospital setting.
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Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 38 years experience
The Comfort Zone: If you are one of the many people apprehensive about oral surgery, you can request sleep dentistry for your comfort. You could just sleep through your dental treatment. Sleep dentistry allows appropriately trained dentists to create a safe and comfortable dental experience.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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Last updated Jul 25, 2015
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