Anesthesia in Wisdom Teeth Removal
In general, a dentist often uses one of the following forms of anesthesia, depending on your comfort level and complexity of the procedure:
– General anesthesia: This type is used in special cases. You might have an IV line in the arm or breathe in medication through the nose. You would lose consciousness and have no pain or memory after the surgery.
– Local anesthesia: This form can be injected into the surrounding extracted areas. Before this, the dentist will numb your gums by applying a chemical. During the procedure, you are still awake and might experience some movement or pressure.
– Sedation anesthesia: This type can suppress consciousness during surgery. It can be injected via an IV line in the arm.[4]
