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Palani Center for Dental Implants in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Palani Center for Dental Implants
Palani Center for Dental Implants in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
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Are You Under Anesthesia for Wisdom Teeth Removal?
Posted on 2/2/2024 by Giri Palani
It is normal to feel a little nervous when you are due for a surgical procedure to remove your wisdom teeth. Let us explore how anesthesia makes it easier to remove wisdom teeth.

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Anesthesia is required for wisdom teeth removal because it is a complicated surgical procedure. Your dentist will explain that anesthesia helps numb the area around the wisdom tooth that needs to be extracted. However, your dentist will also carefully choose the type of anesthesia to use to ensure your health and safety.

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The surgical procedure to extract your wisdom teeth can take about an hour. This duration means that you will need anesthesia that lasts long enough. Generally, dentists suggest local anesthesia, general anesthesia, or IV sedation to ensure your comfort throughout the procedure.

[[[Local Anesthesia]]]Local anesthesia in oral surgery involves injecting a numbing medication directly into the treatment area, typically the gums around a tooth. Used for minor surgeries like cavity fillings, it allows patients to stay conscious without feeling pain, only pressure. Often combined with nitrous oxide (laughing gas) for relaxation, its effects wear off quickly post-procedure.

IV Sedation

As the name suggests, IV sedation is administered through the veins. It is a moderate form of sedation and is generally safe for all patients. IV sedation is often preferred because it acts quickly, entering the bloodstream directly. Often referred to as twilight dentistry or twilight sedation, IV sedation induces a dream-like relaxation, but you may not remember much after the surgery.

General Anesthesia

General anesthesia is a deeper form of sedation, typically administered through a mask or IV. It renders the patient unconscious and completely unaware of the ongoing surgical procedure. By rendering you unconscious, general anesthesia effectively protects against any pain during the procedure. The phrase - going under - often refers to being under general anesthesia.

Wisdom tooth removal can be a straightforward or complex surgical procedure. Our dentist will determine the extent of the oral procedure, whether you will need anesthesia, and the type of anesthesia you will need during the procedure.
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At Palani Center for Dental Implants, we believe every patient is unique, so we combine compassion and expertise to create an enjoyable, stress-free and uniquely tailored dental experience for every one of our guests. Dr. Giri Palani has built a practice by routinely providing dental implants, cosmetic dental services and porcelain veneers, tailored to our individual patients. Pairing our innovative, state-of-the-art technology with excellent patient care, we’ve become one of the most respected and top-rated dental facilities in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Come in and see how our principles of knowledge, respect, compassion, comfort and integrity combine to create truly beautiful, lasting results!


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Dr. Giri Palani


Since graduating from Marquette University School of Dentistry and completing a residency with Cedars-Sinai Hospital, during which he served as chief resident in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry program at UCLA, Dr. Giri Palani, DDS, FICOI has led the way in cosmetic and implant dentistry. Featuring cutting-edge technology, his Palani Center for Dental Implants has created not only healthier smiles but healthier lives, as well.

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Ready to create the smile you have always wanted? With Dr. Palani’s holistic practices, compassion and eye for detail, we are committed to providing you with exceptional dental care. Call us today to book a comfortable and convenient appointment.
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Palani Center For Dental Implants, 29050 S. Western Ave, Suite 108B, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275-1434 | (310) 894-8337 | drpalani.com | 7/1/2025 | Tags: Dental Implants Rancho Palos Verdes CA |