I am a RDH and 40 yrs ago I worked in a large dental facility which provided that type of service. There was an anesthesiologist as well as a RNA on staff, however, to my knowledge that is not available today. Anesthesia is very dangerous and should only be used when necessary and by an anesthesiologist. Dentists do not qualify.
I also must say that I have never seen or heard of local anesthesia "not working"...today the needles are thinner and they numb the tissue first.
Perhaps you should look for another dentist. I also worked for a oral surgery practice for 3 yrs. They use a combination of sedation and local, and do not intubate.
Today with malpractice lawsuits you need preop tests, ekg, and disclosure of side effects and signing many forms....makes one feel like you are going to "die on the table" and that may very well happen.
So, my advice to you would be to find a good dentist and have it done with local. And also, the quality of the work will be better. JMO
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