General Anesthesia for Kids
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Pain in the mouth or tooth infection can affect children of any age, and there are times when the use of sedation or anesthesia is needed to give them the care they require.
Dental treatments can be performed under general anesthesia, also called GA, to put a child to a controlled state of sleep. GA eliminates awareness, pain, or movement throughout the procedure, allowing the pediatric dentist to perform and complete the necessary treatments.
Your child’s dentist will only recommend treatments under GA if it’s really needed and all other options are ineffective.
When is general anesthesia required?
- When the child is too young to cooperate during the treatment
- When the treatment is lengthy, complex or extensive in nature (multiple cavities, etc.)
- When the child has dental anxiety and other forms of sedation does not help
- When a child has special needs or other health problems
What do I expect as a parent?
- Your child’s dentist will discuss the procedure in detail and will address all your concerns.
- You and your child will meet the anesthesiologist before the treatment is booked.
- A physical evaluation will be done to make sure your child is fit and safe to undergo the treatment.
- You will be given instructions to help you prepare your child for the treatment, as well as guidelines to follow after the procedure.
Safe & effective procedure
General anesthesia can be used safely and effectively when administered by a trained practitioner in an appropriately equipped medical setting.
Our pediatric dentist at the Dental Studio Dubai is trained, experienced and licensed to perform dental treatments under general anesthesia in a hospital facility. A specially qualified anesthesiologist will be present during your child’s treatment. He or she will administer the anesthesia and monitor your child all throughout the procedure.