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Sedation is a medical procedure involving the administration of sedative drugs, generally to facilitate a medical procedure with local anaesthesia. Sedation is typically used in procedures such as endoscopy, vasectomy, or minor surgery and in dentistry for reconstructive surgery, some cosmetic surgeries, removal of impacted wisdom teeth, or for high-anxiety patients. Sedation methods in dentistry include inhalation sedation , oral sedation, and intravenous sedation. Inhalation sedation is also sometimes referred...


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How is marijuana harmful if you're going under heavy sedation to get wisdom teeth extracted?...
I'm getting all 4 wisdom teeth cut out in three weeks. The doctor said smoking...

that is total BS. but if you're being sedated, the doctor has to be super careful to avoid lawsuits. i've had that IV sedation, it's a heavy trip, you'll be totally...

Asked by Holly the Kitty - 11 months ago

What are the risks with sedation for oral surgery?
I'm getting my wisdom teeth out tomorrow and I think I'm going to have them...

I don't know what kind of sedation you mean - there are several kinds. Mild: Nitrous oxide sedation - this jsut relaxes you but you're conscious Mild to Moderate: Oral...

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