PEDIATRIC PATIENTS

Your child’s sedation will be performed by an anesthesia professional trained specifically to provide sedation. They are focused solely on your child, and will not perform any other component of the dental procedure.

To relax your child, they will receive initially a small amount of sedative agent by injection. Once relaxed, an IV will then be placed to provide continuous sedation throughout the procedure.

Your child will be given continuous sedation through the IV. They will be comfortable and relaxed during the entire procedure.

Your child’s heart and blood pressure will be continuously monitored by electrocardiogram (ECG) and blood pressure monitors. Oxygen is administered and levels are closely observed by the anesthesia professional. Your child will breathe normally during the entire procedure.

The anesthesia professional will closely monitor your child to a safe recovery after the procedure is completed. Once stringent criteria have been met, your child will be discharged. Your child may show signs of drowsiness following the procedure and for the remainder of the day. This is completely normal and should not be a cause for concern.

Space is limited to only the professionals working with your child; this allows for the dental and anesthesia teams to focus entirely on your child. You may be present when the initial sedative is given, and will then be given regular updates on the progress of the procedure.

Following the procedure, you may return to your child and be with them during the recovery process.

Your child will be required to have nothing by mouth, including fluids, for at least eight hours before the procedure. Depending on the scheduled time of the procedure, a strict diet may be instructed. If your child consumes any food or liquids prior to the appointment, he or she will not be able to receive sedation for the dental procedure.

Many insurance plans have benefits for sedation with dentistry, particularly for children under the age of six. A pre-authorization from your insurance carrier can be obtained prior to the dental visit. If your insurance carrier does not provide coverage for sedation with dentistry, financing is available through GE Care Credit.