It may be that your daughter's teeth are too impacted for local anesthesia. Years ago my doc gave me the choice or general or local as my teeth were not ''too impacted.'' Since my brother had done it local the year before I knew I could too... After the first tooth came out with lots of crying and anguish on my part, they put me under and the last 3 were a dream :) I didn't have pain with the local, but the tugging, pressure, and noise of the tooth breaking in my head was psychologically a bit challenging. I was about 20 years old at the time. If I'd been told more what to expect I might have been better prepared, but my doc had not really walked me through the procedure before hand so it was a bit overwhelming. send me dreams

15-year-old with 4 impacted wisdom teeth

We just learned our 15 year-old daughter has 4 impacted wisdom teeth and we'd like to have the extractions taken care of this summer. Our pediatric dentist referred us to Bloom, Berger, and Krey. However, their practice is so busy, they might not be able to schedule us before her school starts in August. Our regular dentist recommended Dr. Doucet in Albany. I checked the archives and found one recommendation from 1998. Does anyone have anything more current to say about Dr. Doucet?

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Oral surgeons with PMI

Could anyone please give me some feedbacks concerning these oral surgeons that PMI named for me (I'm with them because of their $1k orthodontic plan, I can't afford braces otherwise). I need feedbacks on Dr. Michael Ajayi in Richmond (222-2163), Dr. Basili Patakas in Alameda (523-1862), and finally, Dr. Thomas Love in Oakland (452-0110). I need to have my 4 wisdom teeth extracted. Thank you linh

Re: 15-year-old with 4 impacted wisdom teeth

I just had two teeth extracted and implants put in by Dr. Doucet. Prior to the surgery, I had two consultations with him and I was very impressed with his state-of-the-art office, with the considerate and caring staff and dental assistants, with his thorough exam, and with his patient and clear explanations of the procedures. During the surgery I was also impressed by the attention that he and his assistant gave to any discomfort that I might be feeling and by how he was very happy to explain what he was doing and why. I also appreciated the modern surgical suite and the careful attention given to sterility. Of course, I have yet to see how successful the implants are...but so far my experience with Dr. Doucet has been very good and I would certainly recommend him. Gen

When I had my wisdom teeth removed I went to Dr. Doucet (526-8000) who is an oral surgeon. His office is in the professional buildings across from the Lucky's in the El Cerrito Plaza. He removed all four of mine, and I don't remember using anything stronger than Tylenol for a couple of days after. He did a great job. For the procedure I was in "twilight sleep" (I think that is what they call it...) so while I was not "knocked out", I also have no memory of anything except walking in, and walking out. He met with me at an appointment a few days before to explain everything that Rose

Dr. Rech

Re: 15-year-old with 4 impacted wisdom teeth

I highly recommend Dr. Rech, 2999 regent/ashby 510.843.6341. I did not have wisdom teeth removed, but he did surgery on my gums deep pockets in my gums)and worked on my tooth's bone loss (and did a fantastic job!!! He was recommended to me by my dentist.

I have a daughter who is now 11 yrs old. She has been through 4 oral surgeries. One of which her baby teeth had to be obtracted. After the surgery you could see her permanent teeth right away. She is a heart transplant patient and the medicines she takes causes her gums to grow over her teeth. Our first oral surgery was performed by Dr. Richard Sobel at the Anticoch Pediatric Dentistry (415) 757-4220. The surgery was performed at Oakland Children's hospital. Her other surgeries were performed by Dr. Loytz, who is my favorite. He is very good with children and he also referred us to our Orthodonist now, who has worked with children with special problems. Dr. Loytz has two offices. He performs his surgeries out of Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto. The office I am familiar with was located in San Jose. He has moved since the last time I have talked with him and I am not sure where the office is located now but his number is (408) 366-1171. He is wonderful with children. If you have any questions about the anthesia, I will be happy to talk with you. The surgery is done by lazer and the children are sometimes eating the same day. Your daughter's surgery will be a piece of cake compared to what my daughter's surgery consist of and I was very happy with the results. Carlis