I am currently planning on going to medical school and therefore opted to have my wisdom teeth extracted while awake.
I found that if you are used to needles and surgery this should be no problem for you. However, do NOT get any type of surgery awake if you are squeamish or unsure. I did find myself dizzy and stomach sick at first, but the dental assistant came in and held my hand and took deep breaths while instructing me to stay calm.
Maybe I have great control over my body's impulses, or they have very strategic and great staff, but when Dr. Chothia came in for the surgery, he appeared smooth and knowledgeable, which put me at ease.
Plus I got to hear a lot of fun medical jargon and silly comments made against my wild molars.
I come in on a regular basis for cleaning and maintenance, and find their scheduling accommodating.
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