How safe is anesthesia in dental procedures?
Patient: Is it safe to have  the wisdom teeth removed in the dentist office under anesthesia.  I saw a story on TV that indicated it could be unsafe if the anesthesia isn't administered by a qualified anesthesiologist  Would it be safer to have the surgery done by an oral surgeon.  The student is 18 years old. Doctor: Hi...Welcome to healthcare magic. As you mentioned you want to remove wisdom tooth extraction under anaesthesia.Correct technic of nerve anaesthesia is safe .Unwanted injury during nerve block lead to complication. During wisdom tooth extraction anaesthesia given by nerve block ...Dental surgeon give a anaesthesia. Wisdom tooth extraction is a minor dental surgery. For nerve block no need for anesthesiologist...this one given by dental surgeon. I hope this will help you. Still you have any questions than you can ask. Get well soon.. Thank you.