What is IV sedation or general anesthesia?
Most dental procedures can be performed using local anesthesia alone. On occasion, nitrous oxide is used to add a small degree of relief from the anxiety. Although adequate for most minor cases, some patients require a deeper level of anesthesia than local anesthesia and nitrous oxide can provide.
Children, anxious adults, patients with physical or mental disabilities and those undergoing complex or prolonged procedures are among those who may require deeper sedation. The deeper sedation increases patient comfort and also helps create ideal working conditions for dentists, allowing them to provide patients with the best possible dental care.
IV sedation reduces consciousness, pain, and anxiety while maintaining patient cooperation. On the other hand, general anesthesia removes memory of the event and may be necessary in certain cases. Dr. Park is uniquely trained in both dentistry and anesthesia to provide the most comprehensive anesthetic care throughout the entire dental procedure. This allows for a safer, more predictable and comfortable experience for both the patient and the dentist.