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Do they usually do deep sedation for wisdom teeth removal? or conscious sedation.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Depends: You've asked multiple questions regarding the removal of wisdom teeth. It's great to get a second opinion, but not over the internet for your situation, since you cannot be examined. Have a consultation with another local oral surgeon and see if they will extract your teeth without deep sedation, since that is what you really want. All the best..

Answered 6/27/2015

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Usually deep: Usually the level of sedation is at the discretion of the oral surgeon depending on the difficulty. Anything from light to deep but your breathing airway is self-maintained. Typically I have seen moderate sedation with amnesia-inducing medicines and pain medicines intravenous. Good luck to you.

Answered 1/20/2017

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Local or conscious: Sedation would be the safest and that is what i would insist on for me or my family. Deep sedation where there is a loss of airway reflexes puts someone of risk of aspiration/choking/loss of airway. If the surgeon is the same person directing the use of drugs it is not safe to go beyond cs. In cs you are able to respond to questions/commands.

Answered 6/27/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Varies. Oral surgeon.: The options range from just local anesthesia, to oral sedation, to deeper sedation or general anesthesia via IV. Make sure you have a consultation by a board certified oral & maxillofacial surgeon, who can evaluate you and offer all options.

Answered 6/30/2015

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