Anesthesia and Sedation

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Surgical procedures can be a stressful endeavor. For major operations, our doctors may recommend local anesthetics or sedatives in order to ease the patient. All our methods are safe and administered according to professional and ethical guidelines.

Top Tier Treatments

Our board certified doctor, Ken Baldwin, DDS and his team are proud to offer the following services available under an OMS license.

  • Wisdom Teeth
  • Anesthesia and Sedation
  • Tooth Extraction
  • Dental Implants
  • Grafting
  • Orthognathic Surgery
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Anesthesia Explained

The Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Management has made great progress advancing anesthesia safety for patients. Your anesthesiologist will make sure your vital signs are stable throughout the surgery while managing your level of consciousness and sleep during the procedure. If you have any concerns before undergoing surgery, please discuss them with your doctor in advance.

Does Anesthesia Have Side Effects?

Common side effects include headaches, pain at the injection site, and slight nausea. Many of these risks can be mitigated through using best practices. Side effects will vary from one person to the next. We recommend having someone pick you up after surgery to monitor your reaction following surgery.

Getting Ready for Anesthesia Sedation

Pre-Operation Instructions

You may not have anything to eat or drink (including water) for eight hours prior to the appointment.
No smoking for at least 12 hours before surgery. Ideally, cut down or stop smoking as soon as possible prior to the day of surgery.
A responsible adult must accompany the patient to the office, remain in the office during the procedure, and drive the patient home.
The patient should not drive a vehicle or operate any machinery for 24 hours following anesthesia.
Please wear loose fitting clothing with sleeves which can be rolled up past the elbow, and low-heeled shoes.
Contact lenses, jewelry, and dentures must be removed at the time of surgery.
Do not wear lipstick, excessive makeup, or nail polish on the day of surgery.
If you have an illness such as a cold, sore throat, stomach or upset bowels, please notify the office.
If you take routine oral medications, please check with Dr. Fullmer prior to your surgical date for instructions

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