{"id":877,"date":"2017-04-01T04:51:34","date_gmt":"2017-04-01T09:51:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/?p=877"},"modified":"2025-07-11T17:44:53","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T22:44:53","slug":"sedation-options-wisdom-tooth-extraction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/sedation-options-wisdom-tooth-extraction\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are My Sedation Options for Wisdom Tooth Extraction?"},"content":{"rendered":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iStock-524880134.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-878 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iStock-524880134-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"relaxing through wisdom tooth extraction \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iStock-524880134-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iStock-524880134-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iStock-524880134-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iStock-524880134.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>If you have wisdom teeth, you\u2019re probably thinking there\u2019s nothing very \u201cwise\u201d about them. There is rarely enough room for the teeth to emerge properly, and impaction or infection are likely to occur. Don\u2019t panic if you need to have wisdom tooth extraction &#8212; at Piney Point Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, we offer comforting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/anesthesia.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sedation dentistry<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help you receive the care you need without any pain. With a combination of local anesthesia and IV sedation or general anesthesia, wisdom tooth extraction is nothing to fear.<\/span>\n\n<!--more-->\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relax Through Your Wisdom Tooth Extraction<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most wisdom teeth are extracted surgically, meaning we open up the gums and remove the tooth in multiple pieces. At Piney Point OMS, we are experts in performing wisdom teeth extractions. With the combination of our expert approach and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">relaxing sedation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we promise you won\u2019t feel a thing throughout the procedure.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your options in sedation at Piney Point OMS include\u2026<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local anesthesia: Administered by injection directly into the treatment area to numb the tooth and gum. Local anesthesia takes effect quickly, and the effects may last for several hours after the treatment is complete.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IV sedation: A deeper level of relaxation achieved by administering the medication intravenously, usually in the crook of the arm or the back of the hand. Patients remain awake but completely removed from worry about what\u2019s going on around them. IV sedation is adjustable throughout the treatment to ensure it provides the maximum relaxation. <\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General anesthesia: Offers the deepest level of anesthesia achievable, as it helps patients sleep through their treatment. It is administered intravenously and reserved for more complex cases in the office setting. The presence of certain medical conditions may require general anesthesia to be performed in a hospital. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IV sedation and general sedation are usually combined with local anesthesia to provide maximum comfort and safety. The option that is right for you depends on the complexity of the extraction, your health, and your level of anxiety related to undergoing oral surgery. You and your doctor at Piney Point will fully discuss your case to determine which option is best for you to ensure your complete comfort during the wisdom tooth extraction. <\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waking Up From Sedation<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After your procedure is complete, we will give you plenty of time to gain full awareness as the sedation gradually wears off. Plan to have someone drive you home after your wisdom tooth extraction, as you may remain groggy for the rest of the day after receiving anesthesia. Your doctor will give you special instructions on what to eat, but wait until local anesthesia has completely worn off to consume anything at all &#8212; you may bite your cheek or tongue if you eat while your mouth is still numb. <\/span>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule an Appointment Today! <\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting your wisdom teeth extracted doesn\u2019t have to be something to fear or dread, thanks to our options in sedation dentistry. If you\u2019ve been told your third molars need to come out, don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch with your oral surgeon in Houston! <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/request-a-consultation.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request an appointment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today. <\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you have wisdom teeth, you\u2019re probably thinking there\u2019s nothing very \u201cwise\u201d about them. There is rarely enough room for the teeth to emerge properly, and impaction or infection are likely to occur. Don\u2019t panic if you need to have wisdom tooth extraction &#8212; at Piney Point Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, we offer comforting sedation dentistry to help you receive the care you need without any pain. With a combination of local anesthesia and IV sedation or general anesthesia, wisdom tooth extraction is nothing to fear. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/sedation-options-wisdom-tooth-extraction\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-877","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-other-topics"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/877","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=877"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/877\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1690,"href":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/877\/revisions\/1690"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=877"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=877"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=877"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}