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What's the best anesthesia for wisdom teeth?

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All of them.: Dental aesthetics are all basically the same. It depends on your general health as o what might be chosen. Also some dental aesthetics hang around longer than others so you can hold off any pain that may come a little longer if you and the doctor decide that. Earl.

Answered 6/24/2015

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Depends: The best anesthetic option is one that the dentist or surgeon recommends and one the patient is comfortable with. It could be local anesthesia alone, nitrous oxide and a local anesthetic or a combination of IV sedation or general anesthesia in combination with a local anesthetic. If you anxious or if the teeth are impacted, you may be more comfortable with sedation.

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Dr. Richard Pollard answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Talk to Dentist: Most teeth extractions can be done under local anesthesia with a cooperative patient. If there are especially impacted teeth then some sedation might be indicated. It is rare that a full general anesthetic would be needed for dental extraction. If you have concerns please contact your dentist and discuss these fears with him. Good luck.

Answered 6/24/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Depends: Options are local anesthesia alone, local anesthesia with oral sedation/nitrous oxide, or local anesthesia and IV sedation. Make sure you are evaluated and treated by an oral surgeon. No other doc can offer all options.

Answered 6/26/2015

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