will I feel any pain after IV sedation?

[Ms Jones]

Hi

I am due to have Intra-venous sedation on Saturday to remove a broken wisdom tooth that has hurting on and off for months. My own dentist referred me to a clinic that provides IV sedation and they said that they can remove it. They promised me that there will not any pain during the tooth extraction procedure even though I will be awake but I am now worried about the problems afterwards. My friend said that after she had her tooth removed, her face was swollen for a few days. Am I likely to have a lot of pain afterwards and will I be able to go to work on Monday? Do you think I should take a few days off work next week to cover any problems that could arise after the wisdom tooth extraction under sedation?

Thank you.

[Dr Mohsen J. Esfahani]

After tooth extractions even when carried out under IV sedation, there can be swelling, bleeding and pain which may persist for a few days. The more difficult a tooth extraction is, the more inflammation will be created during its removal and the more swelling there will be afterwards. Without seeing your tooth, I can not say if you should take time off work and you should consult your own surgeon for advice on that issue.