Do you have an oral surgery on the horizon, but feel a little nervous? Do you have a concern that needs treatment but worry about discomfort? With anesthesia and sedation, we can help you stay comfortable and enjoy your experience, with little to no memory of the procedure. In today’s blog, your Santa Rosa, CA, oral and maxillofacial surgeons talk about our calming solutions!
When You Need a Calming Solution
Our team could recommend this for those undergoing a more extensive and complex oral surgery, keeping you comfortable and relaxed throughout the procedure, with little to no memory of it afterward. This is also helpful for those with dental anxiety or special needs that could make undergoing even minor procedures a difficult process.
Factors We Look At
Our team has a number of options to choose from and will take several factors into account. For example, our team will look at your age, weight, medical and dental short, and the medications you’re currently taking. We also take your anxiety levels into account as well.
Our Expertise
Our team has experience with the administration of sedation and anesthesia, as well as oral surgery. We have board-certified team members and anesthesiologists who can monitor you or your child throughout the procedure, as we offer oral surgery for patients of all ages. Our doctors are also members of the Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Trauma Team, so they have unique experience in treating issues like facial trauma, and can follow the same surgical guidelines and protocols doctors follow in hospital operating rooms.
General and Local Anesthesia
Our team can offer general anesthesia to help patients receiving more advanced treatments and surgeries, and local anesthesia to numb special areas of your smile. Again, we will have trained anesthesiologists monitoring you the entire time, and will take multiple factors into account when we prescribe calming solutions. We want your visit to our office to be a positive one, and we will also work alongside your general dentists and orthodontists to ensure treatment continues seamlessly once you leave our office following your oral surgery.
Dental Sedation
We have three different dental sedation options we provide. Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is a common option that is safe for kids and adults. We will place a mask over your nose and you will inhale a special gas, entering a calm state right away. You remain conscious and able to respond to the oral surgeon as needed, and the effects wear off once the procedure ends, so you can drive yourself home or even return to work or school.
For a deeper state of relaxation, we may offer oral conscious sedation. You remain conscious, but have little to no memory of the procedure at all afterward. This is administered through a pill or liquid prior to the procedure. We may recommend fasting for a few hours beforehand, and arriving in loose and comfortable clothing. The effects take time to wear off, so have a friend or family member able to bring you home.
IV sedation is the deepest form, and is administered intravenously. We will monitor you throughout the procedure, and the effects are immediate and deep. Again, you will have no memory of the procedure but may feel a bit groggy once you wake up. A friend or family member should be around to take you home as the effects wear off.
We offer these to make your experience a comfortable one, and to prevent anxiety from standing between you and the results you deserve. We can use these to aid in wisdom tooth extraction, dental implant placement, facial trauma treatment, and even jawbone grafting or sinus lift procedures. If you have any questions about how we choose the right option for you, or about any of these treatments, then contact our team today to learn more. We look forward to helping you obtain major results in 2024 and beyond, so you can smile with confidence and maintain good oral health and bite function.
Learn More About Our Calming Solutions in Santa Rosa, CA
Our team wants to make sure your oral surgery is a positive experience, which is why we offer so many calming solutions. We take several factors into account when we choose the right one for you or your child. To learn more about our calming treatments and medications or to schedule an appointment for a consultation, give us a call at Santa Rosa Oral Surgery at (707)545-4625 today! We want to help you enjoy your best possible smile, and that starts with calming solutions to make your treatment a convenient and comfortable one.
