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What anesthetic do they normally use for the removal of wisdom teeth?
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Lidocaine 1/100000: Lidocaine 1/100000 epinephrine.
Answered 6/26/2014
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Anesthesia: Novocaine, with or without epinephrine.
Answered 7/4/2012
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Several choices: An oral surgeon will discuss several choices that you have. This includes local anesthesia, nitrous oxide analgesia, intravenous sedation, and general anesthesia.
Answered 9/13/2012
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