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Is it true that there have been cases where someone put under for surgery felt the pain but was unable to communicate it? scared it'll happen to me.

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Dr. Peter Karsant answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Yes BUT: Very very rare and still some controversy. Considering the number of operations per year i would not worry.

Answered 10/3/2016

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