Is it okay to have an impacted wisdom tooth taken out with just local anesthetic?

May be Insufficient: Because wisdom tooth impaction varies widely in severity, adequate anesthesia will vary widely, too, in order to assure adequate comfort for you and optimum working conditions for your surgeon/dentist. If the impaction is severe, local anesthesia alone won't suffice. The addition of nitrous oxide or intravenous sedation will make a world of difference!

Depends: It depends upon how severe the tooth is impacted and where it is located in the mouth. I take wisdom teeth out everyday with local anesthesia but if the tooth is complicated i refer to surgeon. Wi upper wisdom teeth can be difficult to extract when the patient is awake because the jaw needs to be gently pushed to the side to allow removal. Ask your dentist if you should be referred for sedation.

Yes: It's probably the safest and easiest way to have it done. Nitrous oxide or conscious sedation are also alternatives, but local anesthesia is given at the same time as well...