Anesthesia Options

Dr. Kurtz and Dr. Lee care about your comfort and safety throughout your treatment and want you to have the best experience possible. At Greater Connecticut Oral & Dental Implant Surgery, our experienced oral surgeons have received years of education and training to perform in-office sedation and monitor you safely throughout your treatment. The type of anesthesia that will be selected for your procedure will be discussed during your first visit to our practice.

Types of Anesthesia

To keep you comfortable throughout your surgical procedure, we offer several types of anesthesia at our practices in Danbury, CT, and New Milford, CT. Drs. Kurtz and Lee will help you determine the type of anesthesia that is right for your treatment, taking into consideration your health history, personal preference, and type of surgery before making a selection.

• Local anesthesia is administered directly into the desired area to produce localized numbness to the surgical site and surrounding area. Local anesthesia blocks the surgical discomfort but allows the patient to stay awake. Nitrous oxide is commonly used with local anesthesia to provide feelings of relaxation.
• Nitrous oxide is inhaled through a mask and helps the patient to relax throughout their produce while staying awake. Also known as laughing gas, nitrous oxide is often used with local anesthesia.
• Intravenous (IV) sedation allows the patient to comfortably enter a sleep-like state. As its name implies, IV sedation is administered intravenously (into a vein) for a quick and effective result. It is a common option for wisdom teeth and dental implant patients.
• Hospital or Surgery Center-Based General Anesthesia is typically necessary for oral surgery procedures that are extensive or complex in nature.

Anesthesia Options in Danbury, CT, and New Milford, CT

At Greater Connecticut Oral & Dental Implant Surgery, we make every effort to ensure our patients feel safe and comfortable before, during, and after their surgical procedure. We offer several types of anesthesia at our practices in Danbury, CT, and New Milford, CT. The type of anesthesia you will receive will depend on several factors and will be discussed and selected during your first visit to our practice. To learn more about your treatment options, including your options for anesthesia, please contact our office.