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What Does Anesthesia Feel Like?

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Many patients feel anxious about undergoing dental procedures, especially when anesthesia is involved. At The Dental Anesthesia Center, we understand these concerns and want to help you feel more comfortable by explaining what you can expect when receiving anesthesia. Let’s explore the different types of anesthesia and what they feel like. Types of Dental Anesthesia …

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Updated: September 17, 2024

How Long Does It Take for Dental Anesthesia to Wear Off?

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Patients at The Dental Anesthesia Center often have questions about post-procedure effects, especially regarding anesthesia. Patients at The Dental Anesthesia Center often have questions about post-procedure effects, especially regarding anesthesia. A common query is, “How long does it take for dental anesthesia to wear off?” The answer varies depending on several factors, but we can …

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Updated: August 7, 2024

Is Dental Sedation Safe for Your Child?

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We are the Only Board Certified Dental Anesthesiologists in the State of Missouri, including the St. Louis Metro Area. When your young one is having a dental procedure done, you might be struggling with the choice of whether or not to sedate them. You want to prevent them from feeling any trauma and pain from …

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Updated: November 2, 2022

How Sedation Can Help With Dental Bone Grafting

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Bone grafting is a complex surgical procedure used to replace missing bone tissue and encourage it to heal. Here’s what you need to know about it how sedation dentistry can help. When Is Bone Grafting Recommended in Dentistry? If you need a tooth replacement, the dentist must insert the implant in your jaw bone, fixing …

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Updated: August 14, 2024

Dental Anesthesiology Becomes the 10th Dental Specialty Recognized by ADA

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On March 11, 2019, the National Commission determined that the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists meets the “Requirements for Recognition of Dental Specialties.” In September 2018, the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists submitted an application to the National Commission. In February 2019, the review committee considered all of the information to see if dental anesthesiology …

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Updated: August 15, 2024