A 44-year-old member asked:

Is versed (midazolam) for wisdom teeth extraction considered general anesthetic?

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Dr. Pamela Pappasanswered

Psychiatry 44 years experience

No: Midazolam (versed) is a powerful but relatively short-acting benzodiazepine used for sedation before surgery. It is not an anesthetic agent. Other medications are used for general anesthesia.

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Dr. William Newtonanswered

Pain Management 21 years experience

No: This is considered conscious sedation.

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Does a surgical extraction for a partially broken wisdom tooth take much longer than a simple extraction and can it be done under local anesthetic only? Are the type and amount of local anesthetic used the same as for a simple extraction?

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A 33-year-old female asked:

Is sedation with versed, fentanyl and decadron really efective. I have EXTREME fobia of anything dentist related (pass out, cry, tachicardia,etc) and will get wisdom and premolars out. Should it work or will i be uncooperative and terrified?

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There r reports of dental sedation w/ versed being very risky for kids. Why don't dentists do this in a hospital setting? How risky is it? WWYD?

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My needs dental work. The dentist wants to give him versed. Is it safe?

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