Comfort & Safety

Custom Oral Surgery Sedation Options

Many teenagers and adults suffer from anxiety about visiting the dentist. But at A Plus Dentistry, we offer relief from this common source of stress. Our oral surgery practice is licensed and equipped to offer general anesthesia and deep IV sedation for your oral surgery procedures. During your initial consultation, our expert oral surgeons will discuss sedation options for your surgical procedure and make recommendations tailored to your needs and comfort level. Book your appointment today to learn more.

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Tailored Sedation Option

Pain-Free Procedures

Many patients can reduce their anxiety and enhance their quality of life with sedation for procedures, as it opens up the door of possibility for the treatments they need. Our anesthesia options help patients relax and prevent undue apprehension associated with visiting the dentist. Don’t avoid necessary care—improve your oral health with dental anesthesia at A Plus Dentistry.

Our top priority is patient safety. At A Plus Dentistry our oral surgeons have been trained extensively with a minimum of 5 months of hospital-based anesthesia training and maintain up to date on the modern anesthesia techniques, including CE training, to provide the safest options for anesthesia. Our offices, equipment, emergency protocols and surgeons undergo evaluation by a state dental board appointed examiner with observation of actual surgical procedures and anesthesia administration. After evaluation our surgeons and offices are licensed by the Tennessee Dental Board to provide General Anesthesia.

NITROUS OXIDE SEDATION + LOCAL ANESTHETIC

Nitrous oxide sedation, also known as laughing gas is a common sedation method that helps patients relax during an oral surgery procedure. Nitrous oxide is managed through a nasal mask, and the patient remains conscious throughout the surgery. It has a quick onset and wears off quickly, allowing patients to resume their normal activities soon after the surgery.

HOSPITAL OR SURGERY CENTER ANESTHESIA

We offer multiple sedation options. In this option a patient is admitted to a hospital or surgery center where general anesthesia is administered by an anesthesiologist. Usually indicated for medically complex patients with heart and/or lung conditions for larger procedures.

GENERAL/ DEEP ANESTHESIA

This option of general/deep sedation, medication is administered through an intravenous (IV) line. Medication is administered through the IV and causes you to fall asleep after which your surgery will be completed. General/deep sedation is available for many patients and types of oral surgery procedures. It is common for patients to elect to receive general/deep sedation for dental implants or wisdom teeth removal. General/deep anesthesia may also be needed if local anesthetic fails to completely relieve pain at the surgical site.

Intravenous sedation

Intravenous sedation (IV), also known as “twilight sleep” is similar to general/deep anesthesia, in that it is administered through an IV. IV sedation enables patients to tolerate their surgery comfortably. It is common that patients may not remember the procedure itself. IV sedation is a form of conscious sedation, meaning that you will be awake, but generally feel relaxed enough to drift in and out of sleep. This is a safe and commonly desired option for implants, wisdom teeth removal and extractions.

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Our oral and facial surgeons will review the needs of each patient and the appropriateness of using sedation methods on a case-by-case basis, factoring in the individual’s medical history. Sedation dentistry may be especially beneficial for:

• Anxious patients
• People with a strong gag reflex or sensitive teeth
• Individuals who require intensive dental work
• People who have a low pain threshold
• Patients who struggle with remaining still during oral procedures

Book your consultation today to discuss your options with an oral surgeon.

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