General Anesthesia in Dentistry
The pediatric dentists at Centre Dentaire Anjou are qualified to work with young patients to provide dental care under general anesthesia. To do this, our team works with anesthesiologists, who are members of the College of Physicians, as well as with graduate respiratory therapists.
Read on to learn more about this service, which sets the Centre Dentaire Anjou apart in its mission to be the reference in pediatric dentistry in Montreal.
Why use General Anesthesia for dental treatment?
Sometimes it is necessary to use general anesthesia to be able to provide a patient with the care they need in a safe and controlled environment. General anesthesia allows the dentist to perform an entire procedure without being disturbed by their patient who is agitated or uncooperative. General anesthesia can be used in different situations, especially with:
- General anesthesia can be used in different situations, especially with :
- Children who are too young to cooperate during treatment.
- Patients, young or old, who suffer from a particular condition (physical or mental handicap, illnesses, etc.).
- Patients who have a real phobia of the dentist.
- Patients who need extensive treatments (restorations, fillings, etc.).
- Patients who are allergic to local anesthetics.
Most often, it is with children that our pediatric dentists use this treatment modality. For example, this may be necessary for a child affected by early childhood caries and who must receive numerous fillings to restore his teeth.
Interventions Carried Out in a Safe Environment
We understand that parents may be anxious about their child needing general anesthesia. However, be aware that our clinical facilities in which operations are performed under general anesthesia meet the standards set by the government. These facilities are equivalent to those found in hospitals.
We also collaborate with anesthesiologists (medical specialists), who are responsible for administering the anesthesia and monitoring the patient throughout it. Respiratory therapists are also on site during these procedures to monitor the patient's vital signs and breathing.
The Course of General Anesthesia in the Clinic
If your child is to receive dental treatment under general anesthesia, we invite you to consult this page. You will find important information related to the preparation and procedure of anesthesia in the clinic, as well as possible side effects.
Any patient with a specific health condition should contact us to determine if it is safe for them to undergo general anesthesia. A treatment under general anesthesia is always preceded by an interview with the anesthesiologist so that they become aware of the patient's state of health. As is the case in a hospital setting, the anesthesiologist is present throughout the operation, from the initial administration of the medication to sleep until the patient wakes up once the operation is complete.