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What To Expect After Anesthesia
Posted on 4/11/2022 by Evan
What To Expect After AnesthesiaSedation dentistry is applied in many dental procedures that oral and maxillofacial surgeons perform, including tooth extraction. The anesthetic treatments are considered standard for patients undertaking any surgical procedures. There are anesthetic agents that ensure you do not feel pain. Others make you relax as you undergo surgery. There are also others that make you sleep throughout the surgery. Based on the level of sedation, a patient may require more time to recuperate or for the anesthesia to wear off after the surgery.

What to Expect


If you've been scheduled for oral surgery, you may often wonder if the anesthesia is safe or what you expect after being administered the anesthesia. You may also worry about the general effects of sedation. Well, what you need to know is that anesthesia is safe and effective when it's administered by a trained oral surgeon. The type of sedation you get will, by and large, depend on your health history, type of surgery, and preference.

Some patients may be comfortable remaining conscious at the time of surgery. But others prefer they remain unconscious during the procedure. An oral surgeon will discuss the sedation options with you during the consultation so that you are comfortable with the treatment. You should feel free to express any preferences or concerns or ask questions you have regarding the surgery procedure and sedation dentistry.

Knowing more about sedation allows you to prepare properly for it and know what to expect. It ensures that you are comfortable with your surgical procedure. It is crucial that you ask the oral surgeon the steps you need to take to prepare for sedation dentistry and your surgical procedure. For example, you may have to avoid eating food several hours before the surgery.

Besides, you need to learn about the post-op effects of the surgery and what you should do to deal with the effects. For instance, you may need someone to drive you home once the surgery is complete because the anesthesia may linger around in your body for some hours after surgery. Contact us today to find out more about sedation dentistry for oral surgery.
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