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    We strive to provide an experience that is relaxed and comfortable for our pediatric patients. We like to have parents and guardians involved in the initiation of treatment to reassure the patient and create a nonthreatening environment. Our goal is to eliminate any traumatic experience associated with dental procedures in order prepare young patients for a future of anxiety free dental treatment.

    With many children, we may require a complete history and physical examination be performed by a primary care physician. This is to ensure that your child is in optimal health and provides us a complete picture of their current health status in order to develop the most ideal anesthetic treatment plan.

    We often associate the dental office with pain and fear. Although most dentists do everything they can to improve our dental experience, sometimes it just isn’t enough. Every patient is unique. Bay Anesthesia Group’s highly trained dentist anesthesiologists are here to help. They provide a safe and relaxing way to get you the healthy smile you have always wanted.

    Anesthesia services may benefit patients who may experience the following:

    • Fear, anxiety, or unease regarding dental treatment
    • Sensitive gag reflex
    • Low pain thresholds
    • Previous failed attempts at local anesthesia
    • Complex medical histories
    • Advanced age or cognitive impairment
    • Physical or mental impairments or handicaps
    • Basic desire to be relaxed for dental treatment

    With many adults, we may require a recent physical exam by a primary care physician and possibly EKG and labs. This will ensure that we have a complete picture of your current health status in order to develop the most ideal anesthetic treatment plan for you.

    Special Needs

    Our anesthesiologists are able to provide care to patients that require additional care due to various conditions or circumstances. We are able to treat those with physical or cognitive disabilities, complex medical histories, or patients that have experienced difficulties with dental or medical procedures in the past. Although we would love to treat all patients, some may still be referred to the hospital for treatment if deemed necessary by the anesthesiologists.

    With many patients, we may require a complete history and physical examination be performed by a primary care physician. This is to ensure that the patient is in optimal health and provides us a complete picture of their current health status in order to develop the most ideal anesthetic treatment plan.

    Fees

    Dental anesthesia is typically a 1/3 the cost of hospital anesthesia.  Part of the reason for the cost savings is there are no hospital facility fees, which can run as high as $6,000. Our fees depend on the duration of surgery being performed. A $300 pediatric deposit and $500 adult deposit will be collected at the time of scheduling. The balance of your anesthesia fee will be required on the day of surgery. We accept all major credit cards as well as CareCredit on a six-month interest free term.

    Cancellation Policy

    In order to ensure the safety of our patients, any violation of Pre-anesthetic instructions including food and drink less than 7-hours before surgery may result in the cancellation of the case, and forfeiture of your deposit. Cancellations will be made at the anesthesiologists’ discretion in order to provide safe care to our patients.

    Insurance

    Bay Anesthesia Group does not accept insurance. Payment for anesthesia services will be due in full on the day of treatment. Some medical and dental insurances may cover total or partial reimbursement for your patient. We will recommend you contact your carrier directly to determine their Out-of-Network benefit eligibility. Upon request, we can provide you with an itemized receipt and a copy of the anesthesia record, from the day of treatment, which you may submit directly to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. If you would like to inquire about seeking insurance reimbursement, feel free to contact our office directly for additional information.

    Anesthesia services in the field of dentistry have been around for a very long time with an excellent record of safety. These services are quickly becoming increasingly important and more readily available. Bay Anesthesia’s group of highly trained anesthesiologists specialize in providing you with advanced anesthesia services that are the same as that provided at the hospital, all in the comfort of your dentist’s office and at a fraction of the cost. The fact is many people require, and in many cases, would just prefer to receive sedation or general anesthesia for their dental care. Anesthesia services may benefit patients who may experience the following:

    • Fear, anxiety, or unease regarding dental treatment
    • Sensitive gag reflex
    • Low pain thresholds
    • Previous failed attempts at local anesthesia
    • Complex medical histories
    • Advanced age or cognitive impairment
    • Physical or mental impairments or handicaps
    • Young age, uncooperative or require extensive work
    • Basic desire to be relaxed for dental treatment

    If you are one of the tens of thousands of people who either desire or require anesthesia services Bay Anesthesia Group is here to help provide you and your loved ones with a safe, comfortable and worry-free experience. Whatever the reason may be, Bay Anesthesia’s friendly, professional and highly trained dentist anesthesiologists will provide you with the safe, affordable and effective care that you and your loved ones deserve.

    • Dental treatment can be transformed into a relaxing and comfortable experience, as sensation, awareness, and recall are minimized.
    • It can diminish fear and anxiety for phobic patients.
    • Children and others who are unable to cooperate for standard dental work are able to undergo treatment in a caring manner.
    • It helps combat a hyperactive gag reflex and can permit patients with a low pain threshold or the inability to get numb to tolerate dental care.
    • Extensive or intensive dental work can be completed comfortably and expeditiously.
    • Patients save time and money compared to treatment in the hospital setting.
    • It reduces the stress of dental work for patients suffering from chronic illnesses such as cardiac disease, hypertension, asthma, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and autism.
    • It is safely performed in the comfort of the dentist’s office, and the patient goes home after treatment.

    What Are Some of The Benefits of Anesthesia?

    • Dental treatment can be transformed into a relaxing and comfortable experience, as sensation, awareness, and recall are minimized.
    • It can diminish fear and anxiety for phobic patients.
    • Children and others who are unable to cooperate for standard dental work are able to undergo treatment in a caring manner.
    • It helps combat a hyperactive gag reflex and can permit patients with a low pain threshold or the inability to get numb to tolerate dental care.
    • Extensive or intensive dental work can be completed comfortably and expeditiously.
    • Patients save time and money compared to treatment in the hospital setting.
    • It reduces the stress of dental work for patients suffering from chronic illnesses such as cardiac disease, hypertension, asthma, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and autism.
    • It is safely performed in the comfort of the dentist’s office, and the patient goes home after treatment.

    Why Do I Need to Have Not Eaten or Had Anything to Drink Prior to Having Anesthesia?

    If there is food or liquid in the stomach, there is a risk of aspirating, or inhaling food or liquid into the lungs, during anesthesia which can cause serious problems including lung problems and even death. The risk of aspiration is minimized by allowing the stomach enough time to empty out its contents.

    How Will I Feel After Receiving Anesthesia?

    You may feel slightly groggy or tired for a few hours after your procedure. Although you may feel fine, your memory and judgement may be impaired for the remainder of the day. All effects of anesthesia should be gone within 24 hours. Depending on the type of surgery you have completed, you will have varying amounts of discomfort associated with the procedure.

    Should I Take My Medications Before Coming For My Procedure?

    Each patient and their medical history is unique and we will instruct you to either take or withhold all or some of your medications. Know that it is okay to take your medications with a small sip of water in the morning if instructed to do so by the anesthesiologist.

    What Are The Common Side Effects of General Anesthesia?

    Side effects vary from person to person, the most common side effects include nausea and vomiting, sore throat, and physical and mental impairment. These effects are generally mild and short lived.

    Will My Insurance Cover Anesthesia Services?

    Some medical and dental insurances may cover total or partial reimbursement for anesthesia services. We will recommend you contact your carrier directly to determine your Out-of-Network benefit eligibility. Upon request, we can provide you with an itemized receipt and a copy of the anesthesia record, from the day of treatment, which you may submit directly to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. If you would like to inquire about seeking insurance reimbursement, feel free to contact our office directly for additional information.

    Will I Have Anything In My Throat For The Procedure?

    There are several different ways to perform general anesthesia. Upon the discretion of the anesthesiologists, you may or may not have an endotracheal (inside the windpipe) tube, an LMA (laryngeal mask airway, which is a mask placed in the throat), a nasopharyngeal airway (placed in the nose) or a protective throat screen. This depends on individual patients, medical histories, and the type of procedure to be performed.