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Question:
IV Sedation getting all my teeth out: In about a month I will be getting all 22 teeth removed and I will be in twilight sleep.
I am currently having severe reflux and I have been told by my husband that I snore really loud and that I gasp some times at night. I do have a hard time sleeping.
I have never been diagnosed with Sleep Apnea but I am a little worried about the Twilight Sleep IV Sedation. In the Summer of 2010 I had my gallbladder out and was put completely under with no complications out patient.
So I was just wanting to know if you think I should worry about this or maybe I am just scared. Also I would love to know how I will feel the day after all these teeth are out. ...Visitor from SC
Answer:
You just need to make sure you let the oral surgeon know about your history.
With general anesthesia you had a tube placed to allow you to breathe. With twilight sleep, this isn't the case and need to keep you airway open.
How you feel the next day depends a lot on how badly broken down the teeth are. If they are loose, you may be surprised how good you feel. If the dentist has to work with removing bone to get the teeth out then you may have a bit more pain and swelling that would need to be controlled.
I think you will be pleasantly surprised how easy this procedure goes. Good Luck!
Christopher McFarland, DMD
Atlanta Prosthodontist - Periodontist
2530 Lawrenceville Highway
Decatur - Duluth - Atlanta, GA
(770) 492-0256
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