When Is General Anesthesia Needed?

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

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General anesthesia offers a controlled state of unconsciousness that is sometimes needed in order to safely complete a dental treatment.  While your child is in a relaxing, deep sleep, they can undergo a number of necessary dental procedures.  Our anesthesiologists provide sedation dentistry to children for a variety of reasons.

We may recommend general anesthesia if your child:

• Has severe anxiety.
• Needs to undergo extensive dental work.
• Requires a significant surgical procedure.
• Has special health care needs.
• Can’t relax or calm down enough for treatment to be performed safely.
• Has a disability that limits his or her ability to be treated safely in the office.

For more information on general anesthesia and sedation dentistry, read this article or visit our website.

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City and Glen Cove offers sedation dentistry and general anesthesia services for your child’s needs.  Our wonderful Anesthesiologists can treat very young, apprehensive, or Special Need patients.  Call 516-222-5100 to contact our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to contact our Glen Cove office to learn more.

FAQ's Answered: Sedation/General Anesthesia

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

If you’re bringing your child in for a dental visit and it ends up they may need general anesthesia, you may be quite nervous or apprehensive about the process.

Here at Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove, we have a wonderful group of Anesthesiologists that can help treat very young, apprehensive and/or special needs patients by sedation or general anesthesia.

Below we have answered a few FAQ’s about Sedation and General Anesthesia. If you have any additional questions, please give us a call at either one of our locations.

What is general Anesthesia?

General anesthesia is a controlled state of unconsciousness that eliminates awareness, movement and discomfort during dental treatment. A physician or dentist with specialized training can use various medications to provide general anesthesia for patients receiving dental care.

Who should receive general anesthesia for dental treatment?

General anesthesia may be indicated for children with extensive dental needs who are extremely uncooperative, fearful or anxious or for the very young who do not understand how to cope in a cooperative fashion. General anesthesia also can be helpful for children requiring significant surgical procedures or patients having special health care needs.

Is general anesthesia safe?

Although there is some risk associated with general anesthesia, it can be used safely and effectively when administered by an appropriately-trained individual in an appropriately-equipped facility. Precautions are taken to protect your child during general anesthesia; personnel who are trained to manage complications will monitor your child closely. Your pediatric dentist will discuss the benefits and risks of general anesthesia and why it is recommended for your child.