Can you smoke before IV sedation?

You can’t smoke for 12 hours before your surgery. We ask that you don’t smoke for the 12 hours preceding your surgery with IV sedation. In fact, the sooner you can cut down on smoking before your procedure, the better.

Does anxiety affect IV sedation?

Abstract. Anxiety is known to cause feelings of uneasiness, tension, and nervousness, and previous studies have noted that anxiety and its effects may have an effect on out-patient sedation for patients undergoing surgical procedures.

Can I get my wisdom teeth removed if I have high blood pressure?

Tooth extraction normally results to a lot of bleeding within your gums and bone. Performing tooth extraction on patients with hypertension can be very detrimental. If your blood pressure is too high, your dentist won’t perform this procedure until you get medical care from your physician.

What happens if I smoke before wisdom teeth surgery?

It is recommended to cut down or stop smoking as soon as possible prior to day of surgery. Do not consume alcohol within 48 hours or utilize recreational drugs (including Marijuana, Cocaine, Heroin, etc) 14 days prior to surgery as this may cause anesthetic complications including death.

Can you panic under sedation?

There is no panic associated with conscious sedation. You are entirely unaware of the effect during treatment. Conscious sedation may be administered through an intravenous line inserted into a vein in your hand. Once the sedation is injected, it takes effect in under a minute.

What blood pressure is too high for dental extraction?

Generally speaking, a dentist will not perform dental work on a patient who has a systolic blood pressure greater than 180 or a diastolic blood pressure greater than 109. Rather, your dentist will wait on performing the procedure until your blood pressure has been stabilized.

What blood pressure is too high for tooth extraction?

A blood pressure measurement of 180/110 mmHg as the absolute cutoff for any dental treatment has been well published throughout the literature.

What does IV sedation feel like wisdom teeth?

IV sedation is often referred to as ‘sleep dentistry’ or ‘twilight sleep’. Once the sedation is administered you will feel a state of deep relaxation and won’t be bothered by what’s going on. You will remain conscious and able to understand and respond to requests from your dentist.