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Is it normal to administer general anesthesia to children during dental procedures?

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Published At August 15, 2022
Reviewed AtOctober 9, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

My daughter is getting a dental treatment done under general anesthesia since doing it in a dental chair would be too stressful for her. Crowns, extractions, fillings, and sealants are required to be done. We consulted a dentist, who informed us that her tooth was infected and that she needed to take a few courses of antibiotics until the day of the procedure. Antibiotics should be taken in addition to the tablet Pandol, as the tablet alone would not be effective. She was feeling a little unwell the other day, so I took her to the physician because I was concerned that her toothache might have caused it. The doctor said there was some pus and that she needed to take antibiotics. As a result, she is currently on tablet Amoxycillin.

Now her toothache had ceased even before completing the antibiotic course. The dentist examined it again and stated that the infection was subsiding and there was no swelling. I am concerned about her tooth infection. Is the antibiotic effective at preventing the pain, or will I be able to detect its spread? Is she going to be in a lot of pain? Will she be able to cope with it until the procedure? We are unable to prepone the procedure date.

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

If she takes medications prescribed by the dentist for a week or two, the illness should subside completely. Keep the cavities clean by avoiding food accumulation and ensuring she brushes thoroughly after each meal. Still, if possible, request an early appointment with no general anesthesia and only conscious sedation with nitrous oxide.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

I asked if we could prepone the treatment. However, since she is quite frightened, the dentist does not think she will be able to deal with laughing gas, and it is preferable to perform everything at once. I wanted to know if the infections spread and will I be able to understand.

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

No, it is difficult to tell if an infection has reappeared until it causes pain, or swelling. If the treatment is done in one session, it might be better for her.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Naveen Thomas
Dr. Naveen Thomas

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