Is iv sedation used for wisdom tooth extraction?

Yes: There are many options for remova of wisdom teeth . You can have them extracted under local anesthesia, tyou can have them removed with nitrous gas or different levels of IV sedation. I usually do IV anesthesia for most of my wisdom teeth patients. It is very safe and you go to sleep and have them removed and once you wake your all done. Good luck!

Can be: This is commonly the case. Few people like to be totally "awake". I.V. Sedation is a great way to be relaxed, have a little amnesia from the event, and still be very safe. Much safer than being under general anesthesia or "knocked out" as some call it.

Sometimes: The dentist can use local anesthesia with and without sedatives. I was given oral valium for the procedure.