SEDATION DENTISTRY FOR KIDS

Here, at That Broadway Smile, we offer different levels of sedation to ensure that your child is comfortable throughout any procedures. Our office is fully equipped to provide local anesthesia, oraverse, nitrous oxide and even intravenous/general anesthesia when necessary.

IV Sedation/General Anesthesia

At That Broadway Smile, we understand that when your child needs extensive dental treatment under general anesthesia, it can be a stressful event for you. That’s why we have streamlined our systems to make your life easier! Not only do we provide these services in our child friendly office, but you can have it completed quickly, without long waiting times common in hospitals and other pediatric dental offices.

Our doctors work with several licensed board certified anesthesiologists which gives us the edge because we have multiple days each week that we can provide these services for your child. No more waiting months!

Our sedation coordinators will work with you to answer all your questions, discuss your insurance coverage, and make your appointment to get the procedure done expeditiously. You will also have the opportunity to speak with your anesthesiologist prior to the procedure to discuss any concerns you may have.

Our office is easy to navigate since it is a street level facility . We have easy parking so you don’t have to stress about that either. Our building is wheelchair accessible as well.

You can expect to be in the office approximately 2-3 hours total before you can take your child home. You are allowed to be in the treatment room to comfort your child until they fall asleep and then you can relax in our waiting area until the procedure is completed. Once the dental work is completed, you are asked to come back into the room before your child awakes so that you are there when they open their eyes. Your child will spend approximately 30 minutes in recovery where you can sit with them to make sure they are comfortable. After they are adequately recovered ,you can drive your car up to the rear door so you can easily transport them into the car and off you go!

We have made this experience seamless and parents are thrilled because their child typically has no recollection of the experience. All the dental treatment is completed at one visit and no need to return for 6 months! It’s that easy.

Local Anesthesia

Local anesthesia is typically used for smaller procedures to numb a small area in the mouth for a brief period of time. Local anesthesia will minimize or eliminate any sensation or pain in that “localized” area during the dental procedure and then will usually wear off within 4-6 hours.

Oraverse

Oraverse is the first and only local anesthesia reversal agent that allows patients to be brought back to normal sensation twice as fast. In some cases, That Broadway Smile will use Oraverse to help prevent lip biting. Oraverse can help patients have a more rapid return from lingering side effects of local anesthesia.

Nitrous Oxide

Nitrous oxide, which is often referred to as laughing gas or sweet air is a gas that is inhaled wearing a mask that fits over the nose and mouth. Nitrous oxide may help anxious patients feel calm and relaxed during dental treatments while remaining conscious the entire time.