Our approach to anesthesia
No one should have to experience stress or pain during oral surgery. Our anesthesia options are designed to keep you comfortable and at ease, whether you need a simple procedure or complex surgical care. From local anesthesia to general anesthesia, we’ll walk you through the safest, most effective choices for your needs. Our goal is to provide a calm, stress-free experience so you can focus on healing with confidence.
The Benefits of Sedation
Smooth Procedures
By calming your body, sedation prevents any unnecessary movements and helps your doctor work more efficiently. This often means shorter and smoother appointments.
Keeps Care Precise
Sedation minimizes reflexes like choking or gagging, which allows your doctor to provide a higher quality of care with fewer interruptions.
Encourages Positive Dental Memories
A comfortable, pain-free treatment can change your outlook on dental visits. Positive experiences can help reduce your dental fears over time and build confidence.
Anesthesia Evaluation for Oral Surgery
Health & Treatment Evaluation
We understand that comfort and safety are top priorities during your surgical procedure. Our team is highly trained and experienced in administering various types of anesthesia to ensure a comfortable and anxiety-free experience. After a thorough consultation and review of your medical history, we will recommend the best option for you.
What makes us different
General Anesthesia
General anesthesia is a state of controlled unconsciousness. It is often used for longer or more complex procedures. You are completely asleep and unaware of the procedure, and a dedicated anesthesia provider closely monitors your breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure throughout the surgery.
Nitrous Oxide
Commonly known as "laughing gas," nitrous oxide is a mild sedative that you breathe in through a small mask placed over your nose. It helps to quickly reduce anxiety and make you feel calm and euphoric. It's a great option for patients with mild anxiety, as its effects wear off quickly once the mask is removed, allowing you to drive yourself home.
IV Deep Sedation / Twilight Anesthesia
This type of anesthesia places you in a deeply relaxed, "twilight" state. A sedative is administered intravenously (through an IV). You will feel extremely drowsy and comfortable, and you will likely have little to no memory of the procedure. At times, your surgeon may be able to communicate with you, but you will not feel any discomfort.
Oral Conscious
With oral conscious sedation, you take a pill about an hour before your procedure. This medication helps you feel relaxed and calm, reducing any anxiety you may have. You will remain awake and responsive throughout the surgery but will be very comfortable and may feel sleepy.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out these frequently asked questions, or call us to speak with our team.
You're most likely a good candidate for IV sedation if you're generally healthy and aren't on any medications that could interfere with sedation. We encourage you to contact our team to discuss your specific circumstances and explore your sedation options.
The experience of sedation varies depending on the method used. Laughing gas tends to make you feel light-headed and relaxed, yet fully conscious and aware of your surroundings, with reduced discomfort.
Oral conscious sedation and IV sedation, however, might make you feel very drowsy. You'll most likely doze off and not remember much of the procedure afterward, though you won't be completely unconscious and can still respond when needed.
General anesthesia is the deepest form of sedation, where you'll be completely out and won't recall or feel anything during the procedure.
Yes, sedation dentistry is safe. Our team is highly trained and experienced in administering various sedation methods. While a deeper sedation technique like IV sedation may have more pronounced effects compared to milder techniques like laughing gas and oral sedation, they are safe when used in the correct setting by an experienced provider and team.
