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tayl123
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Hi,
I had a check up today and my dentist is considering referring me to hospital for extractions as my lower wisdom teeth are impacted and causing me gum pain. He's also concerned about retained roots which my last dentist wasn't able to extract when he took my upper molar.
I need to go back for a panoramic x-ray and some other work but couldn't get an appointment until 2 months time as it's a really long appointment. I forgot to ask him if it's possible to have the extractions under local should he decide that referral is necessary?
I know GA would have benefits considering I'm so anxious during treatment but the reason I'm fearful in the first place is lack of control/not knowing.. don't think I'd manage to get myself through the door in the first place at the thought of someone looking/working in my mouth whilst I'm knocked out.
Anybody been in a similar situation and been able to have local? any insights would be appreciated and help put my mind at rest until my next app as I'm very apprehensive.
I had a check up today and my dentist is considering referring me to hospital for extractions as my lower wisdom teeth are impacted and causing me gum pain. He's also concerned about retained roots which my last dentist wasn't able to extract when he took my upper molar.
I need to go back for a panoramic x-ray and some other work but couldn't get an appointment until 2 months time as it's a really long appointment. I forgot to ask him if it's possible to have the extractions under local should he decide that referral is necessary?
I know GA would have benefits considering I'm so anxious during treatment but the reason I'm fearful in the first place is lack of control/not knowing.. don't think I'd manage to get myself through the door in the first place at the thought of someone looking/working in my mouth whilst I'm knocked out.
Anybody been in a similar situation and been able to have local? any insights would be appreciated and help put my mind at rest until my next app as I'm very apprehensive.