General Anesthesia and Sedation
If your child cannot receive dental care in a traditional dental office, our practice offers gentle and effective dental care to infants, children, and adolescents in the nurturing environment of our local hospital. As a pediatric dentist in the area to offer this unique service, our pediatric dentist has the distinctive ability to understand the specific needs of children who need dental care but cannot cooperate for safe dental treatment. Through hospital dentistry, you can eliminate the struggles and trauma that can lead to a lifetime fear of dental treatment for your child.
Is Hospital Dentistry Right for My Child?
Pediatric hospital dentistry services are often ideal for children who:
- Are physically, emotionally, or developmentally challenged and unable to remain still for dental treatment.
- Have a severe gag reflex.
- Have complex medical conditions that make it unsafe to receive dental care in a traditional office setting.
- Experience allergies to local anesthetics or difficulty achieving numbness.
For these situations, the use of general anesthesia may be the best option for your family. We’re proud to highlight that Dr. Holly is an owner of the state-of-the-art Five Points Surgery Center, which handles all our hospital cases. You can visit their website to learn more about their facility and services.
General Anesthesia
General anesthesia will put your child into a deep sleep. He or she will be unable to feel pain or move around. General anesthesia for dental procedures can be provided by an anesthesiologist or dental anesthesiologist. These professionals are trained to deliver medication, monitor your child during the procedure, and handle any complications that may occur.
To prepare your child for general anesthesia, follow the guidelines given to you by the doctor regarding food and fluid intake before and after the procedure. Discuss the procedure with your child using simple terms that he or she can understand. Let your child rest quietly at home after the procedure. He or she will probably be ready to resume their normal schedule the next day.