Depending on the treatment your child is receiving, our pediatric dentists may want to talk with you about the use of general sedation during their visit. In some cases, this type may be a good idea to lower a child’s anxiety level or for more intensive treatments to make sure that your child remains comfortable. Our highest concern is for your child’s safety and our office uses a board-certified anesthesiologist during our procedures. Dr. Conway Jensen and Dr. Brian Jochim will be happy to talk further with you about general sedation for children in Battle Ground, Washington. Call A Children's Dentist at 360-666-0530 today to reach a member of our team.
Before your child’s sedation appointment:
- Please send us a copy of the health and physical form from your child’s doctor by texting 360-666-0530or emailing us.
- Appointment time will be determined the day before the appointment. Someone will reach out to you by phone or text message the day before.
- Please disregard any automated notifications from our office regarding this appointment.
- No food or drink after 11pm the evening prior to appointment.
- All children under the age of 5 need to wear a diaper/pull up. If this is not possible, bring a second set of clothing in case the child has an accident during the appointment.
- Bring your child in a loose-fitting, comfortable two-piece clothing set and bring a blanket.
- During your child’s appointment, you will remain at the office during the duration of it. Please do not bring other children under 12 to the appointment unless there is a second adult.
- Please park in one of the reserved parking spots by the office’s employee entrance but enter through our main entrance.
- A second adult is best to monitor the child in-seat for the car ride home. If this is not possible, then a five-point harness or a locking shoulder/lap is acceptable.
After your child’s sedation appointment:
Your child will be very drowsy so please monitor them closely. When your child feels well enough to drink, start with giving them small sips of clear liquids. Make sure that your child’s first meal after their treatment is light and easy to digest.
Your child should not engage in moderate to high level physical activity for 24 hours or until the effects for the anesthetic has completely subsided.
Nausea and vomiting are a common side effect of anesthesia. If these problems don’t resolve themselves in two hours, please call the anesthesiologist or our office for further advice.
Tylenol or Motrin can usually be taken as directed as soon as fluids and foods are tolerated if needed.
