{"id":717,"date":"2016-05-19T11:16:39","date_gmt":"2016-05-19T16:16:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/?p=717"},"modified":"2016-05-19T11:17:56","modified_gmt":"2016-05-19T16:17:56","slug":"types-of-anaesthesia-for-your-oral-surgery-in-houston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/types-of-anaesthesia-for-your-oral-surgery-in-houston\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of Anaesthesia for Your Oral Surgery in Houston"},"content":{"rendered":"\"oral<\/a>Are you getting ready for an upcoming oral surgery in Houston? If so, we want to remind you there\u2019s absolutely no need to worry — with our list of options in anesthesia, we promise you won\u2019t feel anything at all. Current offerings in anesthesia and sedation make modern oral surgery more comfortable than ever before. Make yourself aware of the types of anesthesia offered by <\/span>Dr. Steve L. Koo<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Dr. Thomas M. Weil<\/span><\/a> at Piney Point Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n

Your Anesthesia Options for Oral Surgery<\/span><\/h2>\r\nYour Houston oral surgeon offers three types of anesthesia options: local, intravenous and general anesthesia. The option that\u2019s right for you will depend on a few factors, including your age, emotional state and the type of procedure being performed. <\/span>\r\n

Local Anesthesia<\/span><\/h3>\r\nThe most basic type of anesthesia, a local anesthetic numbs just the treatment area. In oral procedures, it\u2019s injected into the gum to deaden the tooth\u2019s root. The option may be combined with nitrous oxide (known familiarly as \u201claughing gas\u201d) in minor procedures to calm nerves and ensure the patient enjoys complete comfort while in the dental chair. <\/span>\r\n

Intravenous Anesthesia<\/span><\/h3>\r\nFor patients who suffer from moderate to severe levels of anxiety, or for those undergoing longer or more complex procedures, intravenous (IV) anesthesia is a wonderful option. It\u2019s a medication that\u2019s administered through the crook of the elbow or the back of the hand. This method helps the patient achieve a deeper level of comfort, completely removed from the sights, smells and sounds of what\u2019s going on around them, while still remaining technically conscious. <\/span>\r\n

General Anesthesia<\/span><\/h3>\r\nReserved for patients with severe anxiety or those undergoing the most complex oral procedures, general anesthesia accomplishes a state of complete unconsciousness. Healthy patients may undergo general anesthesia in the office setting, while those with certain medical conditions may need to be hospitalized for their oral procedure. General anesthesia can be combined with IV sedation to reduce the amount of medication administered while ensuring complete comfort. <\/span>\r\n

We\u2019ve Got You Covered With Close Patient Monitoring<\/span><\/h3>\r\nWhichever anesthesia option is right for you, you will feel confident knowing our team of experts is closely monitoring you throughout your procedure. We\u2019ll keep a close eye on your vitals signs — your blood pressure, heart rate, breath and blood oxygen levels — to make sure you\u2019re completely safe throughout your time under anaesthesia. Because your health and safety is always our number one priority. <\/span>\r\n\r\nAre you interested in learning more about your anesthesia options from Piney Point Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery? <\/span>Contact us<\/span><\/a> to learn more or to schedule your appointment today!<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Are you getting ready for an upcoming oral surgery in Houston? If so, we want to remind you there\u2019s absolutely no need to worry — with our list of options in anesthesia, we promise you won\u2019t feel anything at all. Current offerings in anesthesia and sedation make modern oral surgery more comfortable than ever before. Make yourself aware of the types of anesthesia offered by Dr. Steve L. Koo and Dr. Thomas M. Weil at Piney Point Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[34,44,61,4,18,17,3,87],"class_list":["post-717","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-sedation-dentistry","tag-anesthesia","tag-dr-koo","tag-dr-weil","tag-houston","tag-oral-surgeon","tag-oral-surgery","tag-piney-point-oral-and-maxillofacial-surgery","tag-sedation"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/717","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=717"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/717\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":721,"href":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/717\/revisions\/721"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=717"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=717"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=717"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}