For some, the prospect of oral surgery can cause anxious or uncertain feelings, especially when it comes to anesthesia. However, understanding how anesthesia works and what to expect can help you feel more confident about your surgery. Preparation goes a long way! At IOSC, patient comfort and safety top our list of priorities. That’s why…
Contrary to common perception, dental care isn’t just about teeth. For that reason, dentists and surgeons treat more than just tooth decay. Our mouths are delicate environments composed of many structures such as teeth, gums, muscles, and most importantly, bone. Handling jaw bones is a delicate procedure, one that requires a lot of skill and…
There are a lot of misconceptions about oral surgery. Most people hear the word “surgery” and their minds immediately go to general anesthesia and hospital beds, long recoveries, and mortalities. However, oral surgery is much simpler than that. We are here to get some facts straight and convey to you 5 misconceptions about oral surgery.…
Oral surgery can make you a bit nervous to think about. But, due to advances in anesthesia, oral surgery is more comfortable than ever these days. You may be wondering: how does oral anesthesia work? Below we’ll go over the options that are available. How Does Oral Anesthesia Work? Anesthesia is a form of medical…
If you’re pregnant or know someone who is you may wonder is it safe to have oral surgery while pregnant? This is a good question we’ll look into further. Is it Safe to Have Oral Surgery While Pregnant? When you’re pregnant you have multiple doctor visits, so you may wonder if oral surgery is something…
Oral surgery can be intimidating if you’ve never experienced it before. However, it’s safe when administered by a trained oral surgeon. Are you planning to have oral surgery and wondering what kinds of anesthesia do oral surgeons use? This is good question we’ll look into further below. What Kinds of Anesthesia Do Oral Surgeons Use?…
Every patient we see receives oral surgery anesthesia. Whether it’s a simple wisdom teeth removal or a more complex procedure like bone grafting, anesthesia brings pain relief and eases nerves wonderfully. To help you understand oral surgery anesthesia types and uses, we’ve prepared an overview. Read on to see for yourself how we use this…
We’ve all heard about “laughing gas.” But what is nitrous oxide, really – and how does it work? When is it a good choice for oral surgery anesthesia? Nitrous oxide is colorless, smells sweet, and goes down easy – without irritation. It’s a breathable gas. And it has beneficial effects for pain relief during surgery.…
Oral surgery anesthesia has come a long way. Gone are the shot glass and pliers – this is the age of pain-free oral surgery. And intravenous sedation is the ultimate in anesthesia. Also known as “twilight sedation” for its put-me-under properties, intravenous sedation calms you and eliminates pain during your dental procedure. It’s designed to get…