Anesthesia

Our surgeons are trained and licensed to provide all levels of anesthesia in a safe, monitored environment.

The right approach depends on your procedure and your comfort level, we will discuss your options at your consultation.

Anesthesia Options

Method
What It Involves
Best For
Local Anesthesia
Injection numbs the surgical area only. Patient remains fully awake.
Simple extractions, minor soft tissue procedures
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
Laughing gas through a nasal mask reduces anxiety; patient is relaxed and conscious.
Moderate procedures; patients with mild anxiety
Mild/Moderate/Deep Sedation or
(General Anesthesia)
Medications delivered through an IV. Anesthesia depth is determined by your surgical team. Patient may drift in and out of sleep, is comfortable, and likely has little to no memory of the procedure. Vital signs are monitored throughout.
Wisdom teeth removal, implant placement, most oral surgery procedures
Hospital / Surgery Center
Administered by an anesthesiologist in a hospital or surgical facility. Patient is fully asleep.
Complex jaw reconstruction, TMJ surgery, patients with significant medical conditions
If you are being sedated, a responsible adult must drive you to and from your appointment and stay with you for the remainder of the day.

Our Anesthesia Credentials

To administer general anesthesia in an office setting, an oral surgeon must complete at least three months of hospital-based anesthesia training and pass an in-office evaluation conducted by a state dental board-appointed examiner. The examiner inspects all monitoring and emergency equipment, and tests the doctor and staff on anesthesia-related emergencies.

Our surgeons hold and maintain this licensure, renewed every two years with required continuing education. Patient comfort and safety are our top priority in every procedure. We perform quarterly emergency drills with our entire office. Our entire staff is BLS certified and many assistants hold DAANCE certifications.

Questions about anesthesia?

Call 603-883-4008 or ask at your consultation. We will walk you through the options and help you choose what’s right for you.

Call Us:  603-883-4008