Sedation & Anesthesia
Sedation & Anesthesia
If you are anxious about dental care, let us know when you book. We can talk through anesthesia and sedation options before your procedure.
Request a ConsultationTell us what would help.
Past experiences, discomfort, and uncertainty can make a dental appointment difficult. We want to understand your concerns and discuss how to make care more manageable.
Your health, medications, planned procedure, and preferences help determine the appropriate approach. Tell us about previous experiences with anesthesia or sedation.
Options for comfort.
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Local anesthesia
Numbs the treatment area while you remain awake.
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Oral sedation
Medication can help you feel relaxed and drowsy. Its effects vary, and an escort is required.
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Intravenous sedation
Medication is given through an IV and adjusted during the procedure. With moderate sedation, you remain responsive.
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General anesthesia
A physician anesthesiologist manages the anesthetic in the office for appropriate cases.
Choosing the right anesthesia.
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Review your health
We discuss medical conditions, medications, allergies, and previous anesthesia experiences.
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Agree on the approach
We explain the options, their risks, and the preparation needed.
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Prepare for the visit
You receive written instructions about eating, drinking, medications, and an escort.
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Recover with support
You are monitored through recovery and receive discharge and home-care instructions.
Preparing for sedation.
Follow the written directions provided for your procedure. Contact us about changes in your health or medications, or if any instruction is unclear.
For sedation, arrange for a responsible adult to take you home and stay with you as directed. Follow your discharge instructions about driving, work, alcohol, and important decisions.
Sedation FAQ
Sedation questions.
Will I be asleep?
With moderate sedation, you remain responsive, although you may be drowsy and remember little. General anesthesia involves unconsciousness. We explain the expected experience for the option being considered.
Who provides sedation?
Both doctors hold California moderate sedation permits. General anesthesia is provided with a physician anesthesiologist present. We discuss who will care for you and monitor you.
Can I have sedation if I have a medical condition?
It depends on your health and the proposed procedure. We may need to consult your physician or recommend a different setting or approach.
What if I am anxious about the consultation itself?
Tell the front desk when you call. We can discuss your concerns and how to approach the examination at a pace you can manage.
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Consultation
Tell us about your concerns.
We can discuss comfort and sedation before you schedule treatment.