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- IV sedation/office general anesthesia: This is the most common approach and desired by most patients. The patient is asleep during the procedure and awake immediately upon completion. This is a very safe technique and full monitoring is performed during the procedure. Patients are discharged home after a 20-30 minute recovery.
- Nitrous oxide conscious sedation: This is the ‘laughing gas’. It provides some relaxation, however the patient is still awake and is aware of the procedure. This approach may be good for simple procedures or those who are less anxious about the procedure.
- Local anesthesia: This is the ‘numbing’ only approach. The patient is fully awake and aware of all procedures. Although they are numbed adequately that there is no pain, there are other ‘sensations’ that are uncomfortable.
Note: local anesthesia is used with all options. What makes IV sedation most attractive for most is that the patient is asleep and not aware of the local anesthesia being given.
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