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THE LESS YOU WORRY, THE
EASIER IT WILL BE
An upcoming visit to an oral and
maxillofacial surgeon can be a potential anxiety
producer. Patients are usually most concerned with
possible pain -- whether the procedure is going to
hurt.
Modern technology now makes it
possible to perform complex surgery in the office with little
or no discomfort. Knowing this should start to bring
your anxiety level down to a minimum.
EXTENSIVE SCHOOLING AND
EXPERIENCE IN THE CONTROL OF PAIN AND
ANXIETY
The surgeons at Salem Peabody and
Melrose Wakefield Oral Surgery are specialists in dealing with
problems of the mouth, teeth and jaws, and are also
experienced in dealing with the control of pain and
anxiety.
During years of hospital training,
our doctors have received extensive schooling in medical and
dental aspects of anesthesia. We are thoroughly
knowledgeable in pain and anxiety control and possess
extensive clinical experience in anesthesia techniques, from
local anesthesia (novocaine) to sedation to general
anesthesia.
As a result of this specific
training in anesthesia, our surgeons are experienced in
evaluating patients for anesthesia; administering anesthetic;
and monitoring post-anesthetic patients. In addition,
all our doctors must comply with Massachusetts state rules and
regulations on anesthesia administration.
PUT YOUR MIND AT
EASE
Our doctors realize that one way to
ease your anxiety is to make patients aware of exactly what to
expect during surgery. The more you know about the
procedure the less you have to be anxious about. That's
why beforehand, you'll review your case with your
surgeon. You'll go over types of anesthetic to be used,
as well as they way you're likely to feel during the
operation.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING
ANESTHESIA
During surgery, one or more of the
following is used to control pain and anxiety - local
anesthesia that numbs the surgical area, nitrous oxide-oxygen
(laughing gas) for analgesia to relax you; intravenous
sedation for increased relaxation; and general anesthesia that
puts you to sleep. Our surgeons are specifically trained
and experienced in the administration of local and intravenous
anesthesia and the treatment of anxiety. They have
received extensive training in anesthesia throughout their
four or more years of hospital-based residency and are able to
provide the anesthetic that is most appropriate for you.
Each of our doctors is adept at handling complications that
may arise from the administration of anesthesia.
WHO CAN BE "PUT TO
SLEEP?"
A complete health/medical history
will be taken on patients who wish to have general
anesthesia. Providing there are no significant allergies
or health problems that might affect the administration of
anesthesia, we can provide this service to most
people.
HOW DO I PREPARE FOR
ANESTHESIA?
- Clothing- Wear
loose, comfortable clothing with sleeves that can be
easily rolled up.
- Transportation- Arrange to have
someone accompany you to your surgery appointment, drive you
home afterward and stay with you until the effects of the
anesthesia have worn off. Driving yourself home after
anesthesia is unsafe.
- Diet- DO NOT EAT OR DRINK FOR AT
LEAST 6 HOURS PRIOR TO SURGERY.
- Medications-Adhere to any
medication schedule prescribed by your surgeon prior to
surgery.
FURTHER
QUESTIONS
We will be happy to answer any
further questions you have about anesthesia during your
consultation appointment. If you would like to talk to
our office staff, please feel free to contact us
at:
Salem-Peabody Oral Surgery -- (978)
531-1450
Melrose-Wakefield Oral Surgery --
(781) 662-6228
Newburyport Oral Surgery -- (978)
465-3400
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