General Anesthesia Services Instructions

Your child has been scheduled for dental surgery treatment under general anesthesia at your office.

What is General Anesthesia?

This is a very safe procedure that allows us to provide the best possible care for your child.
Your child will be completely unconscious, so they are pain free and unaware during their dental treatment.
Your child’s anesthesiologist is a medical doctor who is fully licensed and trained in all aspects of anesthesia.

We will contact you 1 week before and also 1 day before your appointment to confirm and give you the arrival time.
We will reschedule your appointment if we are unable to reach you on both occasions.
Please call us as soon as possible if your child is sick or you need to reschedule.
Your child should have nothing to eat or drink, including gum, lozenges or candy, for a minimum of 8 hours before the procedure. Breast feeding is allowed up to 4 hours before the procedure.
Under general anesthesia, it is possible for stomach contents to be inhaled into the lungs. This is a rare but serious complication that is preventable by fasting.
Arrange a ride if needed. Your ride must be immediately available during the procedure.
Arrange childcare for siblings so your child has your full attention.
Arrange for a second adult to be present to ensure a safe ride home.

If you are late, please call our office. We may need to reschedule.
A parent or legal guardian must accompany your child and remain during the procedure.
Bring all insurance cards (medical and dental).
Dress your child in 2-piece, loose, comfortable clothing. Avoid onesies and footed tights.
Bring a change of clothes.
Your child will go to sleep using a mask. Once asleep, an IV and breathing tube will be placed.
Ibuprofen will be administered via IV. The next dose may be given 6 hours later if needed. Tylenol may be given immediately.

Nosebleeds may occur from the breathing tube but will stop before leaving.
Sore throats are common and may last up to 2 days.
Children may be irritable after anesthesia; this typically resolves within an hour.
Your child may eat once awake. Start with clear liquids, then soft foods.
Avoid crunchy or sticky foods.
Keep your child home from school and activities for the day.
Adult supervision is required before and after the procedure.
Minor gum bleeding is normal for 3–4 days. Brush gently but thoroughly.

Postoperative emergencies are extremely rare. Call 911 if you notice:

It is our privilege to help you and your child with their dental care. Please call our office if you have questions.

Su hijo ha sido programado para un tratamiento de cirugía dental bajo anestesia general en su consultorio.

Este es un procedimiento muy seguro que nos permite brindar la mejor atención posible para su hijo.
Su hijo estará completamente inconsciente, por lo que estará libre de dolor durante su tratamiento dental.
El anestesiólogo es un médico con licencia y capacitación completa en anestesia.

Nos comunicaremos 1 semana y 1 día antes para confirmar la cita.
Reprogramaremos si no logramos contactarlo.
Llame si su hijo está enfermo o necesita reprogramar.
No comer ni beber por 8 horas antes del procedimiento (lactancia hasta 4 horas).
El ayuno previene complicaciones graves.
Organice transporte y cuidado de otros niños.
Un segundo adulto debe estar presente.