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A member asked:
I wanted to know when you get teeth pulled do they numb you and are you awake during the procedure?
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Yes and possibly: Your dentist or oral surgeon will most certainly use local anesthetic to numb your mouth for the extractions. If you would like to be put to sleep, that can also be arranged ahead of time by discussing it with your dentist.
Answered 3/15/2020
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Yes: Teeth are normally numbed before they are removed. Most general dentists do not put you to sleep, oral surgeons generally will if you request it. In most cases, it is not necessary that one is not awake.
Answered 11/23/2014
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