What is dental general anesthesia?

Dental general anesthesia is a procedure where a patient is put to sleep by an anesthesiologist prior to a dental surgery or comprehensive oral rehabilitation. Dentists use general anesthesia for a variety of procedures including restorative dentistry, removing teeth, performing root canals, etc.

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Reviewed by: Oscar Arevalo, DDS

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