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Can I drive myself home after getting plate form dental implants?

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Ask your dentist what type of anesthesia you will be getting when the plate form dental implants are placed in your mouth. If you are getting a local anesthesia, only the immediate area getting surgery will be affected and you should be able to drive yourself home. However, if you are getting general sedation for the procedure, you will need someone else to drive you home.

The dentist might also give you pain medication to take when the procedure is completed, and you might not be able to drive while taking this medication. The dental office can inform you about the procedure, the types of anesthesia used, caring for your mouth after surgery, and whether it will be safe to drive afterwards.
 

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