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Old 03-29-2004, 06:32 PM  
radical
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Originally posted by phogirl69
I was supposed to remove my wisdom teeth over a year, but I procrastinated so I'm getting it done next week.

The question I have for all people who have endured this grueling procedure under GENERAL ANAESTHESIA is, did your dentist administer the anaesthesia himself, or was there a separate anaesthesiologist there present to do the job?

My dentist will be performing the anaesthesia himself. Is this normal? I researched my dentist on the net, and he has a fellowship with the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology , but is that really enough training for him to administer the anaesthesia and monitor my heart (to make sure I don't go into a coma and die) all while extracting my wisdom teeth? I thought you needed another anaesthesiologist there present to monitor your vitals to make sure that everything is ok.

I read that it is very rare, but possible for someone to go under a coma and die from dental anaesthesia, this happened
to a boy in England.... I have never had an IV or anaesthesia before, so this will be the first type of major surgery I'll ever have.

Can you pls post your experience? Thanks

Remember also your paying him for this work, he should be explaing everything to you!! if your not happy then makes sure you tell him and I wouldn't get it done until your completely satisfied!!!
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