Oral Surgery Anesthesia
Ensuring That You're Comfortable Every Step of the Way
Extensively Trained Experts in Anesthesia
Our oral surgeons are extensively trained and experienced in all aspects of anesthesia administration. Following dental school, they complete at least four years of training in a hospital-based surgical residency program alongside residents in general surgery, anesthesia, and other specialties. As a result of this training, our oral surgeons are able to appropriately administer all forms of sedation and anesthesia needed for your oral surgery. They are also experienced in airway management, endotracheal intubation, establishing and maintaining intravenous lines, and managing complications and emergencies as they may arise during your procedure.
Ensuring You're Informed and Comfortable
Before your surgery, your oral surgeon will review with you the type of anesthetic to be used as well as the way you’ll likely feel during and after the operation. This is when you can discuss any of your concerns about the anesthesia or procedure and have your surgeon explain, in detail, anything you’d like.
Types of Oral Surgery Anesthesia
General Anesthesia
This is the type of anesthesia we use for most of our procedures. General anesthesia involves a combination of medications that will put you to “sleep” before your procedure. Under this type of anesthesia, you will be completely unconscious and you will not respond to reflexes or pain signals while under general anesthesia.
Local Anesthesia
Local anesthetics are typically administered by injection into a specific area of the body, causing that area to become numb. Lidocaine is a commonly used medication for local anesthesia. Under this type of anesthesia, you will be completely conscious and aware during your procedure, but should not feel any discomfort. This is often used in procedures like tooth extractions.
Minimal Sedation
This method of anesthesia combines local anesthetics with the calming effects of nitrous oxide (commonly known as “laughing gas”). You will breathe in a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen through a mask or nosepiece, which will allow you to be aware during your procedure while remaining relaxed. Patients with dental anxiety may prefer this type of anesthesia for simple procedures, but it is also an option for more involved procedures such as dental implant placement and wisdom teeth removal.
Moderate Sedation
Sometimes referred to as “Twilight Sedation,” intravenous (IV) moderate sedation will put you in a state between awake and asleep, causing you to drift in and out of consciousness. Although you will be partially conscious, it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the procedure other than feeling sleepy and relaxed. This method of anesthesia can be used in place of minimal sedation for procedures like the removal of impacted wisdom teeth. Moderate sedation may use the same types of medications as general anesthesia, but it generally has a quicker recovery from sedation and minimal anesthesia side effects.
Deep Sedation
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Which type of anesthesia is right for my procedure?
The type of anesthesia used for your procedure will be determined through a consultation with your surgeon. They will assess things like the invasiveness of your procedure, your level of anxiety, and more to determine which option is best for you. This will vary from person to person and procedure to procedure.