Anaesthesia
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Options
One of the most daunting situations with any dentistry or surgery is the anxiety associated with treatment. We are able to offer you all options for anaesthesia. During your consultation visit, we will discuss all of the options and how they are carried out. All of the preparation and post-operative considerations will be discussed with you in order to ensure you are prepared for your procedure.
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Frequently Asked Questions | Nitrous Oxide Sedation | General Anaesthesia | Oral/IV Sedation |
In office availability | Yes | No | Yes |
Insurance coverage | Possibly | Possibly | Possibly |
Preparation required | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Will I be asleep | No | Yes | Possibly/Yes |
ANY medical conditions | Consult required | Consult required | Consult required |
Transportation required | No | Yes | Yes |
Medical monitoring during procedure | Yes | Yes | Yes |
IV required | No | Yes | No/Yes |
Can anxiety medication be taken prior | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Do I need to alter my medications | Consult required | Consult required | Consult required |