A consultation is required before a surgical appointment is given. The patient undergoes a thorough dental and medical evaluation. The patient should have urgent dental needs and be in good health. The parents are then given instructions to prepare for the appointment.

• Young children who need significant dental work. 
• Children who are afraid and experience severe anxiety. These patients will also struggle to sit in a dental chair, and their fear of the dentist will likely increase if procedures are performed while they are awake. 
• Patients who have special needs. These children may also be unable to remain still or may have anxiety.

Our doctors are specialty trained in the safe administration of pediatric dental care under general anesthesia.

The total length of time varies with each child and depends on the amount of dental treatment needed and the time it takes your child to recover.

At the consultation, pre-operative instructions will be given and reviewed.

The safest way for your child to receive anesthesia is on an empty stomach. Eating or drinking after the restricted times given to you will cause the cancellation of your child’s surgery.

Should your child develop a cold or flu-like symptoms anytime before the surgery, please contact our office. A visit to the pediatrician may be recommended.