Q:
What is general anesthesia
A: General Anesthesia is an effective way of completing dental
treatment while the patient is unconscious.
Q:
Who should receive dental care with General Anesthesia?
A: Any patient with severe anxiety, who are extremely sensitive
to sound, sight or sensations of dental treatment and/ or may need extensive
treatment.
Q:
Is General Anesthesia safe?
A: An Anesthesiologist is responsible for administering general
anesthesia and for closely monitoring and caring for the patient throughout
the appointment. Your dentist will discuss the benefits and risks involved in
General Anesthesia according to your specific treatment.
Q:
Are there any special instructions for General Anesthesia?
A: A physical examination is required prior to the General
Anesthesia appointment. A form is filled out by your Doctor and given to the
Anesthesiologist for information on your medical state to ensure safety during
the appointment.
Estimates are sent to insurance for coverage information on treatment, costs
are then known and don’t become a surprise. Anesthesia costs are paid
up front on the day of service.
It is important not to have anything to eat or drink the night prior and up to the appointment time. If you are sick contact your dentist, it may be necessary to arrange another appointment. Wear comfortable clothing, and the person receiving treatment should have someone to stay with them to drive them home afterward. The patient usually needs one to two days rest depending on the treatment done, after that the patient can usually return to a regular daily routine.
Q:
How are patients put to sleep
A: We offer two ways, depending on the individual patient,
breathing through a mask or by use of an injection.
Q:
Will I remember anything?
A: The patient will only remember up to the point where he
or she is seated for the appointment. After General Anesthesia has been administered
the patient does not remember anything.
Q:
How will the patient feel after the appointment?
A: Usually the patient is very tired and would like to sleep
and relax for the remainder or the day.
There are many options available to you today in dentistry that was not, many years ago. Our focus is on pain free dentistry so that patients become comfortable coming to the office regularly. Patients can choose the option of having their treatment done awake or asleep.