General anesthesia at the dentist makes it possible to perform extensive dental treatments while the patient is in deep sleep. Patients who need a major dental restoration and especially people fear and anxiety can benefit from general anesthesia.
you fall into a deep sleep, from this point on you will not feel anything. once you are asleep, the anesthesiologist inserts a respirator tube through your nose. we monitor your breathing, connect you to the anaesthetic machine, then start the dental treatment.
Smoking
Do not smoke for at least 24 hours before your dental surgery. Smoking makes your recovery after surgery slower Medicines
Please bring all your medicines to the hospital with you. This includes prescription medicines at The Hospital
When you arrive at the dental day surgery unit, a receptionist takes you to a room where you meet the teamlooking after you During Dental Day Surgery
When it is time for your dental surgery, a member of staff takes you to the operating theatre. The adult that you bring with you can come in as well You may also receive general anesthesia, depending on any medical conditions. With general anesthesia,
you will remain unconscious during the procedure. The general dentist or oral surgeon will cut into your gum with a small incision. They may need to remove bone around your tooth or cut your tooth before it can be extracted.
General anesthesia is also typically administered to patients in a hospital setting undergoing invasive oral surgeries, including:
- Extensive bone grafts
- Corrective jaw surgery
- Multiple tooth extractions
Treatment under general anesthesia offers the dentist ideal working conditions, since unpleasant aids such as a mouth gag can be used without problems for the patient, making it easier to work in the mouth. As a result, the intervention can be carried out quickly and efficiently, even with extensive work such as tooth restoration.
