{"id":135,"date":"2025-05-01T01:44:42","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T01:44:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiaoralfacialsurgery.com\/blog\/?p=135"},"modified":"2025-07-01T01:46:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T01:46:40","slug":"candidate-for-general-anesthesia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiaoralfacialsurgery.com\/blog\/candidate-for-general-anesthesia\/","title":{"rendered":"Am I a Good Candidate for General Anesthesia?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Did you know that approximately 10% to 30% of people have some level of anxiety or fear related to the dental office? This causes those with dental issues to delay getting treatment, worsening the problems, sometimes leading to additional discomfort. The good news is that there are various sedation options to help even the most anxious patients get the dental treatment they need. General anesthesia<\/a> is the most powerful form of sedation available, but who is a good candidate? Read on to learn more about general anesthesia and when it is used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Does General Anesthesia Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

General anesthesia is mostly used for major and minor surgeries in a hospital setting, but it can also be used for dental procedures. After the medication is administered, the patient loses consciousness, making them unable to feel sensations or remember the duration of the treatment. This way, the oral surgeon can complete the necessary treatment as efficiently as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who Is a Candidate for General Anesthesia?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This anesthetic is very powerful, so it isn\u2019t ideal for everyone. It may be a good option or you if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n