It is perfectly natural to feel nervous about surgery.
We offer a wide range of anesthesia techniques to eliminate discomfort and control anxiety. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that your experience will be as pleasant as possible.
What Anesthesia Options Are Available?
All surgery is performed under appropriate anesthesia to maximize your comfort. The method of anesthesia is determined by the nature of the procedure and your level of apprehension. Anesthesia options, as well as any potential risks, will be discussed with you prior to your procedure.
Nitrous Oxide
If you are facing significant anxiety over your oral procedure, we offer nitrous oxide, more commonly called “laughing gas.” Nitrous oxide can be a great way to take the edge off and calm your nerves before a procedure, or simply to help you feel more comfortable before IV sedation is administered.
IV Sedation/General Anesthesia
Our practice recommends IV sedation for most procedures. This option entails medication being continuously directed into your veins, allowing you to be totally asleep during your surgery. Not only does this allow you to avoid discomfort, but it also prevents any awareness or memory of what the procedure is like.
Discover Exparel® for Opioid-Free Pain Management
Exparel is a proven and exceptionally efficient pre-medication option available at our practice. This innovative solution not only alleviates pain directly at the surgical site during your procedure but also effectively manages pain for an extended period into your recovery. In some cases, patients find they can completely forgo traditional post-surgical pain medications, thanks to the remarkable effects of Exparel. What sets it apart is its opioid-free composition, eliminating the associated risks and side effects commonly linked with prescription opioids. During your consultation with Dr. Fisher, you can explore adding this advanced pain control medication into your personalized treatment plan.
For more information, visit the Exparel website!
Who Provides Anesthesia During My Procedure?
Our doctor is extensively trained in promoting patient safety and well-being during the administration of anesthesia. Our phlebotomy-trained surgical assistants often insert the IV, but the doctor always administers and manages the anesthesia itself.
Where Will My Sedation Occur?
Most procedures are performed at our office, where each private treatment room is equipped with state-of-the-art anesthesia monitoring technology. Not only does this offer comfort and convenience, but it also helps minimize the cost of oral surgical care.
