If you read what I wrote, you’ll notice that the ONLY advice I gave her directly was to interview several dentists, and presumably dental surgeons) ahead of time to find one that was willing to work with her.
Whatever I said about local anesthetic was anecdotal to MY EXPERIENCE ONLY.
I never said that’s what she should do. I merely recounted my experiences both good and bad.
I also know from experience that most dentists (including surgeons) have their own personal preferences for whichever methods they use.
And sometimes they are extremely reluctant to do anything else regardless of a persons objections.
With so many different options available nowadays, I strongly believe that each patient has the right to not be manipulated into something they are not comfortable with.
This is why the only advice I gave was to interview as many dentists as it takes BEFOREHAND to find the right one for her. Waiting until it’s an emergency with wisdom teeth is a recipe for disaster.
I have no idea which type of anesthesia is best for her. But I know she should avail herself of the right to find a dentist willing to honor her preferences (or give her a medically sound reason for why her preference is not workable).
Just brusquely saying “Well that’s how we do it in this office” (as I was told) doesn’t cut it as far as I’m concerned.
So, I learned from rough experience to do my homework and interview dentists BEFORE the emergency. And ask lots of questions about areas of concern.
THAT was my sole piece of advice to her. Everything else I wrote was simply relating my own experience. If you look, you’ll notice that NOWHERE did I ever say “you should get a local anesthetic” (or any other type of anesthetic).
She and her dentist can discuss this beforehand.