Anesthesia Options - Morristown, NJ & Flushing, NY
Dental Anesthesia Delivers Calm,
Comfortable, and Fear-Free Care
Experience Oral Surgery In Complete
Comfort with Soothing Sedation Dentistry
At Morristown Oral Surgery & Implantology Associates, our compassionate team understands you may be hesitant or fearful about dental visits, especially if you need jaw surgery. As such, we strive to make you feel comfortable throughout your appointment, including explaining how sedation dentistry in Morristown, NJ, and Flushing, NY can help.
If you’re considering getting sedation anesthesia near you, we’ll discuss your concerns and preferences at your initial consultation and create an ideal plan for your needs. Our board-certified and board-eligible oral surgeons have advanced training and licensing to safely administer all types of sedation dentistry, including general anesthesia.
Put Your Worries Aside with Sedation Anesthesia Near You
If dental anxiety prevents you from getting the dental care you need, you’ll benefit from dental anesthesia in Morristown, NJ, and Flushing, NY. If you meet the following criteria, our team will help you choose the best type of sedation dentistry based on your specific situation.
- Mild to severe dental anxiety or fear
- Sensitive gag reflex or teeth
- Low pain threshold
- Undergoing multiple or complex treatments
- Trouble sitting through lengthy appointments
- Past traumatic dental experiences
- Aversion to dentistry noises, smells, needles, and tastes
Enhance Your Surgical Experience with Trusted Dental Anesthesia Solutions
Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous oxide, commonly called laughing gas, is the mildest type of sedation dentistry. The colorless and odorless gas is mixed with pure oxygen and breathed in through a small mask over your nose.
The calming effects kick in within a few minutes, inducing a euphoria or giddiness that makes treatment more pleasant. After your procedure, you’ll breathe in oxygen to quickly flush nitrous oxide out of your system, allowing you to return to your daily routine.
IV Sedation
IV sedation in Morristown, NJ, and Flushing, NY, involves the administration of liquid sedative medications directly into your bloodstream via an IV and a needle placed in your arm or hand. Although the drugs won’t render you unconscious, you’ll remain relaxed and can respond and communicate with our team during treatment.
IV sedation dentistry is used in tandem with a local anesthetic to numb the surgical area and prevent your nerve endings from eliciting a pain response. You’ll likely have a fuzzy recollection of the procedure due to the short-term amnesiac effects of the sedative, as well as lingering drowsiness that requires a designated driver to take you home.
General Anesthesia
As the strongest form of sedation, general anesthesia is a good option for severe dental anxiety, jaw and facial trauma surgery, full-mouth dental implants, and complex wisdom tooth extraction. While under general anesthesia, you’re completely unconscious and unaware of your surroundings, with supplemental oxygen delivered through a nasal breathing mask.
As with IV sedation, all your vitals are closely monitored during oral surgery and for a short period afterward in recovery. Due to slowed reflexes and cognition, a family member or friend must drive you home, and you should not drive, drink alcohol, or operate machinery for 24 hours.
The Role Dental Anesthesia Plays
in Supporting Better Overall Health
Ignoring minor dental issues can lead to serious health problems over time. Forgoing routine dental visits can significantly increase your risk of cavities, gum disease, and premature tooth loss. These oral health problems can interfere with eating, speaking, and social interaction—and can cause worsening symptoms if you have diabetes, heart disease, or respiratory illness. Sedation dentistry at Morristown Oral Surgery & Implantology Associates eases anxiety, dulls pain, and suppresses strong gag reflexes, thereby helping to improve your long-term oral health and wellness.