Help I have to get my Wisdom Pulled?

I am getting all 4 of my wisdom teeth pulled. My bottom right tooth got infected as it came in because the top wisdom tooth was biting down on it. So I went to the Dentist and got Penicillian and then he set me up an appointment to get my 4 wisdom teeth pulled at once. I called to confirm the appointment today and the Nurse said that I would get anesthesia. That scares me more then anything. I dont think I will like getting put to sleep it really really freaks me out!!! I do have a very sensitive mouth but I really think there has to be another alternative to anesthesia? If anyone can give me any information on the pros and cons of anesthesia or any alternative drugs I can ask about please let me know.. Im scared I think that i wont wake up from it or something Or ill panic when they give it to me.

Most likely they are not planning to totally put you under general anesthesia. I would suspect they intend on giving you an I.V. drip with meds to "relax" you. You'll still be conscious (sorta). Don't worry, you'll be fine. By the way; do not drink out of a straw or smoke (if you smoke). Dry sockets are extremely painful.

Trust me, with 4 being pulled...you'll want to be under and asleep. I had it done a while back, and the staff was great. They put you in the chair, place a heart montior clip on your finger, put the mask on, turn on the gas...and you're snoozin' in no time.

It would be best to have someone there to help you out and drive you home, as you'll be dazed for a while after.

You'll be fine! Don't worry or stress yourself out...stress is bad, and the anxiety won't help matters any. It is better than having the pain from infected wisdom teeth, or the pressure from them growing into each other.

I got mine pulled several years ago. I waited years longer than I should have to have it done because of many of the same concerns. As far as anesthesia, I insisted on having it. I couldn't stand the thought of knowing what was going on during the surgery. As it is, I still remember a few things here and there and they are very much NOT pleasant, so I'm grateful to have had the anesthesia. Probably the worst con to anesthesia would be to have some kind of unusual reaction to it, but as the term unusual implies it is pretty rare. You won't panic when they give it to you, believe me. You'll do just fine. Good luck!

When I had my wisdom teeth removed, I opted for the nitrous oxide (laughing gas) which kept me consious through the procedure. I do not recommend that. Midway through my surgery I started feeling queasy, so they had to put me under anyway. Its not so bad. He injected the anesthetic in my hand and next thing I remember I was waking up and the surgery was done. It wasn't scary like I expected it to be. Hang in there! It won't be so bad! Just try to relax.

I had the exact same fears when I had mine pulled. It is normal to feel afraid. Afterwards, i realized i was worried for no reason. They gave me something called sodium pantathol. I was in la-la land, but i wasnt completely under. And I felt nothing pain wise. You should discuss your fears with the dentist beforehand. Its a rare thing that something will go wrong with the anesthesia. Especially with the advances in technology these days. Your dentist and nurse will moniter you, and they will make sure that nothing goes wrong. You will be fine. :D

I had mine all pulled at once (two were impacted). I think, because I don't get along so well with needles, they relaxed me with some gas, then put an IV in my arm and off I went. The only uneasy sensation I had was right before I went under, I felt like I was falling backward (I was lying down!). That only lasted for a second though. My mom was in the room when I woke up, so I didn't freak or anything. I recommend general anesthesia - I imagine knowing what's going on, and being unable to react would be scary. There are risks to anesthesia, but complications are rare, and I'm sure you'll be in good hands. Don't be afraid to ask questions, and follow their advise. By the way, along with whatever pain pills they prescribe you (make sure they do!), have some ibuprofun on hand for the swelling.

Don't be afraid- it is very unlikely that you will "be put to sleep" when getting you wisdom teeth out. If they told you that you won't know what is going on during the procedure, it is most likely that you will be undergoing conscious sedation with LOCAL anesthesia. In this procedure you are given IV drugs that will keep you conscious, although you aren't aware that you are. The local anesthesia is the same shots that you usually get for a filling. (sometimes still commonly called novacaine- although novacaine isn't really used anymore). I had all 4 wisdom teeth removed with conscious sedation, and I don't remember anything about the procedure except that I started to feel a little sleepy and thought I might feel a little nauseous. I decided to tell the dentist that, and they laughed at me and told me not to worry, I was already done. It wasn't bad at all.
General anesthesia is used in a hospital setting and is rarely used in teeth removal surgeries. You have to be intubated, and it is more expensive and complicated. It is usually only used if the patient is medically compromised in a way that makes it more practical to use general anesthesia, and usually various procedures (not just teeth removal) are done at once.
The best thing is to share your concerns with your dentist, and have them clear up your doubts. I'm sure you'll find that you aren't really getting "put to sleep," but merely undergoing conscious sedation. You can google "conscious sedation" to find out more about what to expect- it's definitely the way to do it if you're afraid!!!

I'm pretty sure that you'll be receiving a "light" anesthesia for dental surgery. I was terrified of getting anesthesia before I had my gall bladder out, especially because I was going to get intubated after I went out and that freaked me out. I had no problems with the anesthesia except that I was too comfortable after the nurse woke me up to try to wake up more so I could go home. My husband had to come in and tell me to get up before I'd move out from under the comfy, warm blankets. I remember getting the anesthesia and thinking that it felt kind of good and was semi conscious for about two minutes and then the nurse was waking me up.

Having had all four of my wisdom teeth out with a combination of nitrous oxide and novacaine, I highly recommend the anesthesia. There are sensations, tastes and noises that I wish that I had never experienced. Call the nurse and ask what sort of anesthesia you'll be receiving and what the possible risks are and ask her if there are any alternatives. Don't be afraid to ask questions about your healthcare.