Anesthesia

New advances in dental medications have virtually eliminated the discomfort of dental procedures. There are several elements to creating a comfortable experience for your child's dental appointment:

Comfort and Relaxation

The first step is to make your child relaxed and comfortable. From the comfortable environment in our reception area to the soothing environment we have created around the dental chairs, no detail is too small when your child's comfort is concerned. Our caring, professional staff are committed to creating a stress-free environment for their comfort.

Sedation

Some patients need a little help achieving a relaxed state. Nitrous Oxide ("laughing gas") is available when needed to make the patient more comfortable. We also provide:

In-office Oral Sedation
General anesthesia in a hospital setting

Topical Anesthetic

A topical anesthetic is used any time the surface of the gum needs to be "numbed", such as easing the discomfort of a painful mouth sore or preparing a site for an injectable local anesthetic.

Post-visit Analgesics

Generally, if there is any discomfort at all after a dental procedure, over-the-counter analgesics such as Tylenol or ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) are all that is needed. It is important to to follow directions on the back of the bottle for appropriate dosage.

In exceptional circumstances a prescription pain reliever will be used.

Any questions?

If you have any questions or concerns about anesthesia, Dr. Watts or Dr. Williamswill be happy to discuss them with you. We want you to be as comfortable as possible.

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