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Perhaps your dentist has recommended you have your wisdom teeth removed.
IV sedation allows patients to nap during the surgery. The anesthesia medications are given through the IV line
and you’ll feel quite tired and sleepy. Once you are completely asleep and comfortable, the surgeon places local
anesthesia to numb the extraction areas. A rubber bite block helps to support your jaw during surgery and also
keeps your mouth open if you are being sedated. Anesthesia medications are given as needed to make sure you remain
asleep and comfortable. If IV sedation was administered, you will awaken shortly after surgery and be escorted to
the recovery room. Your mouth will feel numb from the local anesthesia which will help keep you comfortable and
pain free. At end of surgery, you will awake to a tap on your shoulder and a gentle voice. The surgeon will
reassure you that surgery is finished and everything went well. Monitors and IV are removed and you are
escorted to the recovery room. A few minutes later, your loved ones can keep you company as you recover from the
anesthesia. During this time, you will become increasingly awake and alert and gradually be able to standup by your
self. You are then escorted to the car.