General anesthesia is a type of sedation that induces sleep, making it easy for our dentists and team to provide necessary care and ensure patient comfort. General anesthetics are typically administered through inhalation or through an injection into the hand or arm. Our dentists may also use a long-lasting local anesthetic on the treatment area during the procedure to make sure that the patient will wake up feeling numb and remain comfortable after the general anesthetic wears off.

General anesthesia may be recommended if:

• A patient has difficulty receiving treatment.
• A child cannot relax or calm down enough to receive treatment safely.
• Extensive dental work needs to be completed in a single treatment session.
• Oral surgery or other treatment is difficult to provide while a patient is awake.
• A patient has special needs or a disability that limits their ability to understand or comply with directions and safely receive care.

When you receive general anesthesia, our dentists will provide detailed instructions on how to prepare for your sedation treatment. These will include instructions about eating and drinking before and after your procedure and regarding post-op care to aid in recovery after treatment. Follow these instructions as closely as possible, and do not hesitate to contact our office if you have any questions.

To learn more about general anesthesia and schedule an appointment with our dentists, give us a call today!