Is Anesthesia Right For Me?
Anesthesia is tailored to each and every patient with safety and comfort in mind. A complete complement of emergency medication management is readily available during the anesthetic experience along with the knowledge and expertise to utilize this if the situation arises. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact Dr. Smith using the contact form below or by email at info@alpinedentalanesthesia.com.
General Anesthesia
Anesthesia during dentistry may be necessary for a variety of reasons. Dental phobic patients, patients with special needs, or pediatric patients unable to cooperate for dental procedures may require anesthesia services. General Anesthesia in the dental office may provide the most ideal scenario for everybody involved to provide comprehensive dental treatment in a very safe environment.
Moderate/Deep Sedation
In some instances general anesthesia may not be the ideal scenario. The reasons for this may include a severely medically compromised patient or patient preference. In scenarios such as this a moderate or conscious sedation may be the best option. In this scenario an IV will be placed and anti-anxiety medications are given to take the edge off while still maintaining consciousness.
Which Level of Anesthesia Is Right for Me?
This will be determined through consultation with both the patient and the operating dentist/surgeon. Dr. Smith will be in contact with all of the patients prior to the treatment taking place in order to determine which level of anesthesia is right. A time to answer any questions that the patients or caregivers might have will be provided to everybody.
FAQs
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WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO ASK FOR ANESTHESIA SERVICES?
Let your dentist know that you are very interested in receiving anesthesia services for your upcoming appointment. Explain the reasons why and ask your dentist to reach out to Dr. Smith for prompt scheduling. Refer your dental specialist to this webpage if necessary.
WILL MY INSURANCE COVER MY VISIT?
Dental insurances coverages vary widely and you may have complete, partial, or no coverage at all. It is highly recommended that you confirm your coverage options with your dental insurance provider prior to receiving care. You can use the following sample bill when calling your insurance company to give them the most likely codes that will be used during the procedure and ask about your particular coverage.
SAMPLE BILL - click to download.
HOW DO ANESTHESIOLOGISTS ENSURE MY SAFETY DURING A PROCEDURE?
During all anesthetic procedures, our doctors utilize only state-of-the-art, hospital-grade monitoring equipment including pulse oximetry, EKG, capnography, anesthetic gas analysis, Bluetooth pre-tracheal stethoscopes, video laryngoscopy and electronic non-invasive blood pressure monitoring. Dr. Smith isin constant attendance from the time you arrive, until you leave following your surgery, monitoring your every vital statistic from start to finish. He is certified and fully equipped and trained to handle full emergency codes, including all advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) protocols.