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Every procedure at Aspen Oral Surgery starts with local anesthesia to numb the surgical area. Depending on the procedure, your health and how anxious you feel, you can add IV sedation or general anesthesia.
Your surgeon reviews your health history at your consultation and recommends the safest option for you.
What each option means:
General anesthesia and deep sedation are provided in our office by an anesthesiologist, supported by our registered nurses.
Sedation and general anesthesia are very safe when a trained team provides them with the right monitoring. Your heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen are watched throughout your procedure, and Dr. Cloutier is certified in advanced cardiac, trauma and pediatric life support.
For your safety, you must not eat or drink for 8 hours before surgery, and a responsible adult must stay in the office and take you home. Our pre-operative instructions explain the details.
Not sure which option suits you? We'll go through your choices and your health history at your consultation.
