wisdom tooth removal...need surgery in hospital...help!?

I just got back from a consultation with an oral surgeon, a couple of weeks ago i was having horrible pain in my jaw, went to the dentist and he told me my bottom left was impacted & infected, and both top and bottom need to be removed. Well, when I had panoramic x-rays done today the surgeon told me the left bottom (which has never bothered me) is actually the worst. It is unusually deep in the bone and has developed a cyst. As a result she recommeds I have this done as a same day surgical procedure in the hospital. I am scared out of my mind. Not of the procedure itself, but of the anesthesia. I'm sure it's because I've watched too many dateline horror stories of people who've had complications, haven't woken up, etc. I'm also afraid that due to my anxiety, it will cause even more complications. I did discuss this with the surgeon and she assures me everything will be fine but i'd appreciate any words from those who have gone through this, or dentists/oral surgeons themselves. TIA.

Any opinions on gen. anesthesia or oral sedation when extracting teeth on a 3 year old?

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I had the same problem, only I had cysts under 3 of the 4 teeth.
I have to say that the anesthesia was no sweat. It was one poke in the arm and then I was sleeping. They had it timed so well that I woke up just as they were finishing.
There is always an anesthesiologist nearby as well as a CRNA... Nurse anesthetist.
It is actually safer in the hospital as they can watch the levels very very carefully.
I have scrubbed in to 100's of surgeries, and no one has had a problem with the anesthesia more than vomiting afterward.
And that sometimes can happen with the blood draining down in to the stomach.
Did anyone in your family have any problems with anesthesia?
Have you have undergone anesthesia?
If no one in your family had any problems, you are less likely to have a problem.
There are always risks.... but you can minimize them by not smoking, being of good health, and having good overall pulmonary function.
You probably won't be intubated as it would be difficult to have at your teeth....
Instead you will be put under lightly.
Talk to the anesthesia team that'll be dealing with you to help with your anxiety levels.
Good luck.

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I have a kid that is going to have to get four fillings. did anybodys kid cry during the process?

I had my lower wisdom teeth removed, and I am fine today. Don't worry about. You'll be okay. The percentage of people with complications is very small.

why are some dentists..?

Without comment on your wisdom teeth, at least you will be getting your procedure done in a hospital operating room. You will have an anesthetist or anesthesiologist whose job consists of NOTHING other than monitoring you for safety and effectiveness of the anesthesia. You can discuss any special considerations that might relate to your lupus and you will find that they are very well-acquainted with lupus patients in the hospital. Try not to worry and everything should be just fine.

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