Pediatric Dental Care under Sedation & GA

Dental rehabilitation of Children under General Anesthesia 

What is General Anesthesia? 

General Anesthesia is a drug induced controlled state of unconsciousness which keeps the child unaware of dental treatment and prevents unwanted movements, thus making it possible to deliver quality dental treatment to the child without any pain and discomfort.

Why does your child need General anesthesia for dental treatment?

Although we try our best to provide dental treatment to the child as comfortably as possible, but some children might not be able to tolerate dental procedures due to increased pain perception, fear and anxiety. Very young children cannot understand the instructions and find it difficult to sit still. Additionally, children with special needs and medical conditions can also benefit from General anesthesia.

All the dental procedures can usually be completed in the single appointment without any negative experience of the child.

Is General anesthesia safe? 

General anesthesia, when administered by appropriately- trained individual in a well-equipped facility, can be safely and effectively used for dental treatment of children. The benefits and risks of the procedure can be discussed with the Pediatric dentist.

Dr. Radhika Chopra (M.D.S.)
Senior Pedodontist