I only have 2 wisdom teeth in. my oral surgeon won't let me have just a local & laughing gas ..he says i need to go under iv sedation. why is this?

Surgical extractions: It may be that the position of these teeth and the formation of the roots make for a difficult extraction. There may be a need to cut the teeth, remove bone, etc, etc. It could be traumatic, both mentally and physically. Wouldn't it be better to sleep through the entire process and be given amnesic medication so that you don't remember anything? Just a thought..

Informed consent: Goose - it seems that you missed a critical part of your consultation: understanding how difficult your two wisdom teeth may be to remove. Without understanding this from your surgeon, you can't make an intelligent choice of anesthetic. Go back and ask why he recommends IV sedation and any other ?'s you now have. You need to be better informed to consent to your surgery.

Ask Him: I recommend you ask your doctor. My suspicion is that these teeth may be impacted and may require a more difficult procedure to remove them. If this is so, then he is looking out for your best interest. With lots of drilling and manipulation to remove these teeth (if indeed that's the case), would you seriously want to do this without IV sedation? I wouldn't ! keep smiling !

Depends: Depends on the surgeon, the patient, and the tooth. If the extraction is difficult, you may need it. Most cases however can be done under local anesthesia. Get another opinion.