Advanced Dental has multiple forms of anesthesia to make your procedure as comfortable as possible. Dr. Crivello will review your specific situation and your preferences during a consultation appointment to help you find the anesthesia option that will best complement your procedure and comfort level.
Depending on your health history, preferences, and the procedure you are having, you will likely receive one or more of the following types of anesthesia.
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Local Anesthesia
Local anesthesia is used in most dental procedures to numb the area of surgery. If you receive a local anesthetic only, you will remain awake during your procedure, but you will not feel any pain in the area that the anesthetic was administered. You will be able to drive yourself to and from your appointment.
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IV Conscious Sedation
IV conscious sedation is generally for more involved or lengthy procedures. It is administered by our anesthesiologist, Dr. Dan MacDonald through an intravenous line. IV conscious sedation allows patients to go into a sleep-like state throughout the procedure and wake up once everything is finished. You will need to be driven to and from your appointment by a responsible adult.