What special considerations are associated with the general anesthesia appointment?

A physical examination is required prior to general anesthesia for dental care. This physical examination provides information to ensure the safety of the general anesthesia procedure. We will advise you about evaluation appointments that are required. Parents are instructed to report to the pediatric dentist any illness that occurs prior to the general anesthesia appointment. It may be necessary to reschedule the appointment. It is very important to follow instructions regarding preoperative fasting from fluids and foods. Usually patients are tired following general anesthesia. Your child will be discharged when alert and ready to depart. You will be instructed to let the child rest at home with minimal activity planned until the next day. Post-operative dietary recommendations will also be given.  more

A. A physical examination is required prior to general anesthesia for dental care. This physical examination provides information to ensure the safety of the general anesthesia procedure. Your pediatric dentist and/or your general anesthesia provider will advise you about evaluation appointments that are required. Parents are instructed to report to the pediatric dentist any illness that occurs prior to the general anesthesia appointment. It may be necessary to reschedule the appointment. It is very important to follow instructions regarding preoperative fasting from fluids and foods. Usually patients are tired following general anesthesia. Your child will be discharged when alert and ready to depart. You will be instructed to let the child rest at home with minimal activity planned until the next day. Post-operative dietary recommendations will also be given.  more

A physical evaluation is required prior to general anesthesia for dental care. This physical assessment provides information to ensure the safety of your child during the general anesthesia procedure. Your pediatric dentist or general anesthesia provider will advise you about evaluation appointments that are required. Parents are instructed to report to the pediatric dentist any illness that occurs prior to the general anesthesia appointment. It may be necessary to reschedule the appointment. It is very important to follow instructions regarding fasting from fluids and foods prior to the appointment. Your child will be discharged when stable, alert, and ready to depart. Patients often are tired following general anesthesia. You will be instructed to let the child rest at home with minimal activity until the next day. Post-operative dietary recommendations also will be given.  more

A physical examination is required prior to general anesthesia for dental care. This physical examination provides information to ensure the safety of the general anesthesia procedure. Your pediatric dentist and/or your general anesthesia provider will advise you about evaluation appointments that are required. Parents are instructed to report to the pediatric dentist any illness that occurs prior to the general anesthesia appointment. It may be necessary to reschedule the appointment. It is very important to follow instructions regarding preoperative fasting from fluids and foods. Usually patients are tired following general anesthesia. Your child will be discharged when alert and ready to depart. You will be instructed to let the child rest at home with minimal activity planned until the next day. Post-operative dietary recommendations will also be given.  more

A physical examination report is usually required prior to a general anesthesia appointment to complete dental care. This physical examination provides information to ensure the safety of the general anesthesia procedure. The trained dentist will advise you about any evaluation appointments that may be requested. There are usually several recommendations for the day of the general anesthesia appointment. Minimal discussion about the appointment may reduce anxiety. It is important not to have a meal before general anesthesia. You will be informed about food and fluid intake guidelines prior to the appointment. If the patient is sick, it may be necessary to arrange another appointment. Usually, following general anesthesia. Patient may wish to return home with minimal activity the next day.  more

• Physical examination – is required prior to a general anesthesia appointment to complete dental care. This physical examination provides information to ensure the safety of the general anesthesia procedure. Dr. Keels and Dr. Neal will advise you about any evaluation appointments that may be requested. • Prior to surgery –Minimal discussion to your child about the appointment will reduce the anxiety. Explain they are “going to go to sleep and when they wake up their teeth will be fixed.” • EATING AND DRINKING - It is IMPORTANT NOT to have a meal or snack past 12:00am before anesthesia. You will be informed about food and fluid intake guidelines at the time of the pre- op appointment. • Changes in your child – If your child is sick or running a fever the day or night before the actually surgery appointment PLEASE CALL DR. KEELS OR DR. NEAL IMMEDIATELY! It may be necessary to arrange another appointment. Usually, children are tired following general anesthesia. You may wish to return ...

Most times, your child's surgery will be done on an "outpatient" basis. This means they will have their surgery in the morning and be allowed to go home in the afternoon. A physical examination - is required prior to a general anesthesia appointment to complete dental care. This physical examination provides information to ensure the safety of the general anesthesia procedure. Dr. Dave will advise you about any evaluation appointments that may be requested. Prior to surgery - Minimal discussion to your child about the appointment may reduce anxiety. Explain they are "going to go to sleep when their teeth are being fixed". Eating and drinking - It is important NOT to have a meal the night before general anesthesia. You will be informed about food and fluid intake guidelines prior to the appointment. Changes in your child's health - If your child is sick or running a fever, contact Dr. Dave immediately! It may be necessary to arrange another appointment. Usually, children are tired ...  more

Most times, your child's surgery will be done on an "outpatient" basis. This means they will have their surgery in the morning and be allowed to go home in the afternoon.  more

Most of the time, your child’s surgery will be done on an “outpatient” basis. This means they will have their surgery in the morning and be allowed to go home in the afternoon.

Most of the time, your child's surgery will be done on an "outpatient" basis. This means they will have their surgery in the morning and be allowed to go home in the afternoon.  more