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Is It Necessary To Have IV Medication During Wisdom Tooth Removal?
Question: Hello: I have to have my wisdom teeth removed. One is broken but not impacted. One is impacted. I do not like the idea of going under for surgery. Is it necessary to have IV medication, or can I just have a numbing shot in the area of each tooth, have it surgically removed, and stitched? I have a lot of anxiety about this particular procedure, what can I do to calm down as I have heard of someone dying of an allergic reaction to the IV medicine given in a dental chair. Thanks.
Brief Answer:
No worries. Benign procedure. Should be done ASAP to prevent complications
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your fear and concern. Impacted wisdom tooth is a benign procedure can be done with local anesthesia by numbing just the tooth area with minimal invasion and minimal sedation. SO yes you can have a numb shot in the area and have it removed.
If the impacted tooth is symptom free your dentist can even wait for it and jus monitor conservatively but most of the doctors recommend getting rid of it as it creates troubles and complications later on.
No worries about the anxiety. The thought of having a tooth removed may be overwhelming, but delaying care can lead to serious and permanent problems. It's important to talk to your dentist about your concerns. Anxiety is common and nothing to be embarrassed about. Ask your dentist for suggestions on how to cope with your anxiety and discomfort.
Many dentists offer ways to ease your anxiety, such as listening to music or watching videos. You may be able to bring along a supportive family member or friend. You can also learn relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing and imagery. If you have severe anxiety, talk to your dentist or oral surgeon about medications or sedative techniques that may help.
They may even sedate you to depress your consciousness a bit to help your anxiety and not every medicine causes allergy so no worries . There will be a test dose for everything that may cause allergies. Even if worst case scenario happens which is least likely like allergies it can be easily managed and dying is very unlikely and just a way of terrifying nice people like you and astraying them from the treatment plan which you should defy.
Nutshell let it be the dentist decision what to do and hope for the best.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
No worries. Benign procedure. Should be done ASAP to prevent complications
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your fear and concern. Impacted wisdom tooth is a benign procedure can be done with local anesthesia by numbing just the tooth area with minimal invasion and minimal sedation. SO yes you can have a numb shot in the area and have it removed.
If the impacted tooth is symptom free your dentist can even wait for it and jus monitor conservatively but most of the doctors recommend getting rid of it as it creates troubles and complications later on.
No worries about the anxiety. The thought of having a tooth removed may be overwhelming, but delaying care can lead to serious and permanent problems. It's important to talk to your dentist about your concerns. Anxiety is common and nothing to be embarrassed about. Ask your dentist for suggestions on how to cope with your anxiety and discomfort.
Many dentists offer ways to ease your anxiety, such as listening to music or watching videos. You may be able to bring along a supportive family member or friend. You can also learn relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing and imagery. If you have severe anxiety, talk to your dentist or oral surgeon about medications or sedative techniques that may help.
They may even sedate you to depress your consciousness a bit to help your anxiety and not every medicine causes allergy so no worries . There will be a test dose for everything that may cause allergies. Even if worst case scenario happens which is least likely like allergies it can be easily managed and dying is very unlikely and just a way of terrifying nice people like you and astraying them from the treatment plan which you should defy.
Nutshell let it be the dentist decision what to do and hope for the best.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi thank you...I appreciate your letting me know that a local anesthetic can be administered for the impacted tooth, and I am assuming for the broken one as well? so no IV necessary then? Thanks.
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back to me
Yes local anesthetics are easily manageable and possible not only in impacted but in broken teeth as well. So no worries and hope for the best.
Take care
Khan
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back to me
Yes local anesthetics are easily manageable and possible not only in impacted but in broken teeth as well. So no worries and hope for the best.
Take care
Khan
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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