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Glenbrook Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery your comfort and
safety are our primary concern. In order to provide you
with the maximum in comfort during your oral surgery procedure
we offer a number of different anesthetic options. |
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Local
anesthesia is sometimes referred to as Novocaine. Although
Novocaine is the trade name for a drug that is rarely
used anymore in dentistry it is a useful way of describing
the local anesthetic and one that most patient’s readily
understand. Local anesthesia involves the injection of
numbing medication into the mouth. Once the medication
has taken effect, the area will be numb and patients should
not feel any sharp pain. Local anesthesia does not block
the sensation of pressure which is sometimes felt during
a tooth extraction. |
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IV
anesthesia is sometimes referred to as IV sedation and
sometimes referred to as general anesthesia. Although
technically not the same type of anesthesia that is
given in a hospital setting for general anesthesia,
patients have the feeling that they have been asleep
for the oral surgery procedure without the accompanying
nausea or malaise. IV anesthesia involves administering
medication through the arm. In addition to the IV medication
patients will also receive a local anesthetic (novocaine)
once they are sleepy and unaware. This is done so that
they will feel numb and pain-free once the procedure
is completed. All patients undergoing IV anesthesia
in our office are monitored throughout the procedure
in the same manner that patients are monitored in a
hospital setting.
The
doctors at Glenbrook Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery generally
recommend IV anesthesia for longer more complex surgeries
such as removal of impacted wisdom teeth. If you are
unsure of which anesthetic is best for your situation
we would suggest that you visit with us for a consult
appointment to discuss your options. Whichever anesthetic
option you choose our goal is to provide you with a
safe, pleasant and effective anesthetic.
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local anesthesia no special preparations are necessary.
If you choose IV anesthesia, it is important that you
read and follow the instructions below carefully. If you
are unsure of which anesthetic you want, we suggest that
you prepare as if you will have IV anesthesia. This way
you will have both options available to you when you arrive
in our office. |
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Please
do not eat or drink anything (including water, breath
mints or chewing gum) for eight hours before your appointment.
This is very important. If you routinely take any medications
in the morning, you may take your usual medication at
the appropriate time with just a small sip of water. Follow
these instructions for pre-medication as well. If you
have any questions about your medication, please ask.
Also, please do not smoke for eight hours prior to the
sedation. |
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A
responsible person should accompany you on your surgery
date and take you home. You may under no circumstances
drive an automobile for the first 24 hours following a
surgical procedure with sedation. Young children should
be closely monitored since some of the sedative effects
can remain in the body, even though they may no longer
seem sedated. |
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Please
wear loose, comfortable clothing to your appointment.
If you wear contact lenses (hard or soft) please remove
them. Wear conventional glasses on the day of your surgery.
Do not wear lipstick or dark nail polish. |
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Your
mouth and teeth should be clean. Please brush your teeth
thoroughly before arriving for your appointment to help
prevent infection. |
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Call
immediately if you have a head or chest cold. While we
can most often proceed with treatment the doctor may want
to discuss your treatment plan with you. |
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