If i'm having a wisdom tooth removed in the dentist office.. that means i prob won't be under general anethesia correct? b/c you need a way to breathe

General Anesthesia: isn't normally required for extraction of wisdom teeth - but IV conscious sedation may be used. Please ask your oral surgeon/ dentist what form of anesthesia will be used.

Wisdom Tooth Removal: can be accomplished even with local anesthesia alone. Some dentists additionally use Laughing Gas. Many patients request IV Sedation. General Anesthesia is rarely used and usually performed in a hospital. In all cases, with proper training, credentials, procedures and monitoring, the patient receives adequate oxygen. Discuss your options and risks with the dentist actually treating you.

Not true,: an endotracheal tube can be placed and you can breathe fine whie dentist has full access to your mouth during general anesthesia