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Commonly
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The Dental Anesthesia Center
950 Francis Place #305
St Louis, MO 63105
(888) 768-2651
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What is general anesthesia and intravenous sedation? |
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General anesthesia and intravenous sedation are anesthetic management
techniques, which utilize inhalation and IV medications to create states
of unconscious and sleep, unawareness and relaxation. The
apprehensive patient is sedated and relaxed, or asleep for needed dental
treatment. |
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Will I know what is going on? |
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With the use of the intravenous anesthetic agents, fear, memory and the
recollection of the procedures is usually absent. |
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How is the anesthesia monitored in the office? |
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Patients are monitored using the most modern equipment, the same as found
in operating rooms and ICUs. Our anesthesia team includes assistants
which have completed the AAOMS Anesthesia Assistants Program. All
aspects of vital signs including blood pressure, heart rate, EKG, pulse
oximetry, breathing, capnography and temperature are continuously
monitored. Emergency drugs and medical equipment are immediately
available if they should become necessary. Due to new anesthetics
available, safety is enhanced and recovery time is reduced. Each
anesthesia or sedation is tailored to your specific needs, always keeping
your safety in mind.
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Sleep Dentistry
Located in St Louis MO and within driving distance of
Belleville - Arnold - St Peters - Florissant Missouri areas.
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