Dentistry utilizes the same anesthesia techniques that have been successfully employed in other medical fields for many years and that are recognized for their reliability and safety. However, it is important to remember that general anesthesia at the dentist’s office, like any full sedation, is a serious procedure.
Therefore, before deciding on this kind of dental treatment, one must make sure that the procedure will be performed under proper conditions and by experienced doctors. It is especially important to check if:
- The dental clinic has been approved by the Sanitary Inspectorate to perform procedures under general anesthesia. To obtain this certificate, the clinic must have a specialized operating room that meets rigorous criteria, including a professional medical gas distribution system.
- A qualified team will be present during the procedure, including an anesthesiologist and an anesthesia nurse.