Surgical Extraction and Anesthesia

Have you been told you need a tooth extraction but have anxiety about the procedure? Even if a previous unpleasant experience is the cause. There are options available for surgical extraction that will help you. One of these options is sedation dentistry.

Types Of Sedation Used for Tooth Extraction

When a dental exam determines you need a tooth extracted, your dentist will suggest the possibility of using a sedation. Sedation dentistry will help manage and control your anxiety about having an extraction and also ensure there is no pain. Here are the varieties of sedation that your dentist may use for your tooth extraction.

Local Anesthesia

Local anesthesia is the most common and extremely popular type of anesthesia used for a tooth extraction. Your dentist injects the numbing medication into the immediate area surrounding your tooth. The injection may feel like a pinch or sting, but it is not painful. You might experience some tingling in your lip and cheek afterward that may last for an hour or two after surgery.

The advantages of a local anesthesia:

  • It is very safe and effective for all ages.
  • It requires no special equipment.
  • There are no long-term side effects.
  • There is truly little or minor risk of any complications.
  • Your recovery time is quite short.

Oral Conscious Sedation

Oral conscious sedation is a kind of sedative you take orally before your procedure. It is used for any kind of dental procedure but is often used for tooth extractions.

The medication will help you relax and remain calm during your procedure, so you will be able to sit in the dental chair without feeling nervous or anxious. You could experience some mild drowsiness as one of its side effects. The benefits:

  • No IV is required, meaning no needle.
  • Quicker recovery time as compared with general anesthesia.

Nitrous Oxide Sedation

Nitrous oxide is a gas you inhale through a mouthpiece or a mask. It is successful in relieving anxiety and making you feel relaxed. Nitrous oxide will not put you to sleep but will take away some of your awareness of what is happening during your procedure.

Nitrous oxide sedation usually lasts less than an hour, depending on the amount of anesthesia delivered. Recovery time varies depending on how much sedation was used and any other medications included.

General Anesthesia

General anesthesia is frequently used for surgical tooth extractions. The dentist injects a medication that makes you unaware and then adds some oxygen for easy breathing. You will be asleep and will feel no pain during the procedure.

Discuss Sedation with Your Dentist

When you are having a surgical tooth extraction, your dentist will discuss the option of sedation. You might be fine with no anesthesia, or you might prefer to take advantage of sedation options that will help you relax and feel less pain during your procedure.

Your dentist can use these various types of sedation for your surgical tooth extraction. They will suggest which is best for you and your situation and what side effects will be expected. It is important to remember that no matter the sedation used, you will experience no pain during your procedure.

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