Your Anesthesia Guide
Walk through each stage of the anesthesia experience — from understanding your options to recovering at home. Use the steps below to guide you.
Understanding your comfort options
There is no single anesthesia option that is right for every patient. The recommended approach depends on your procedure, health history, and personal needs.
Local Anesthesia
Numbs the treatment area. You remain conscious and able to communicate. May be used alone or combined with sedation.
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Nitrous Oxide
Inhaled through a nasal mask to help you feel more relaxed while remaining responsive. Effects generally diminish after the gas is stopped.
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Oral Sedation
Medication taken by mouth before treatment. Level of drowsiness varies. May require fasting, transportation, and adult supervision.
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Intravenous (IV) Sedation
Administered through an IV, allowing the team to adjust sedation during the procedure. You may feel deeply relaxed with limited memory of portions.
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Deep Sedation / General Anesthesia
Pending ReviewFor selected patients and procedures. You are less aware of surroundings and require a higher level of monitoring and support.
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Hospital / Surgery-Center Setting
Some patients benefit from treatment in a hospital or accredited surgical setting due to medical complexity, age, or airway considerations.
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This information is general education. It does not determine whether a particular type of anesthesia is appropriate for you.
