Pediatric Dental General Anesthesia
Gentle Care in a Single Visit – Tailored for Little Smiles and Unique Needs
Pediatric Dental General Anesthesia
Comfort-Focused Dental Solutions in Just One Day
For children with severe dental anxiety, children with special needs, or young children undergoing lengthy or complex dental procedures, general anesthesia is a sedation option!
If your child has an upcoming dental procedure and requires general anesthesia, our doctors will explain the process in detail, answer all of your questions, and take extra time to ensure that you and your child are comfortable.
Frequently Asked Questions
With general anesthesia, your child will be completely asleep, unconscious, and pain-free. General anesthesia is administered outpatient, in a hospital setting, through an IV
Yes, general anesthesia performed by qualified specialists in a compliant setting is safe for children
When we schedule the dental procedure appointment for your child, our doctors will discuss what to expect before and after general anesthesia! We will provide you with pre-procedure instructions when we schedule the appointment
- You and your child arrive at the hospital
- During pre-op, the doctor may administer oral medications to help your child relax
- Your child goes back to the operating room with the nurse and anesthesiologist. For safety purposes, parents cannot come to the back.
- However, the team prioritizes your child’s comfort and is excellent at talking to young ones gently to help keep them calm. They’ll get to watch movies on a tablet!
- They will allow your child to breath anesthesia sedation gas until he or she falls asleep.
- Once your child is asleep, they’ll start the IV!
- When your child is under anesthesia for dental work, they will not feel anything!
Once the procedure is complete, we will welcome you in to see your child.