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How does anesthesia for wisdom teeth extraction usually work?
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Local plus sedation: Nitrous oxide combined with IV sedatives and local anesthetic is most common.
Answered 6/10/2014
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See Below: General anesthesia is a state in which the brain is put into a deep sleep and the pain centers are blocked. In addition, the dentist usually uses a local anesthetic in the area of surgery.
Answered 3/20/2012
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Light Sedation: Usually this operation can be done with local anesthesia and light sedation. Some dentists use valium , other might use a combination of medications including nitrous oxide.
Answered 4/24/2015
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