General Anesthesia in Lenexa, KS
At Oral & Facial Surgery Associates in Lenexa, KS, general anesthesia helps you sleep comfortably through oral surgery. Our board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to deliver anesthesia safely in our office, so you can have your procedure done in one visit without a trip to the hospital.
If the idea of being awake for surgery makes you anxious, or if your procedure is complex, general anesthesia is often the right choice. You stay fully asleep, feel nothing, and have no memory of the procedure.
What Is General Anesthesia?
General anesthesia is a controlled state of deep sleep. You receive medication through an IV that makes you unconscious for the length of your procedure. While you are asleep, our team monitors your heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and breathing the entire time.
You will not feel pain, hear sounds, or remember the surgery. When the medication wears off, you wake up in our recovery area with a trained team member beside you.
When General Anesthesia Is Recommended
Your surgeon may recommend general anesthesia for procedures like:
- Wisdom teeth removal, especially impacted teeth
- Dental implant placement and full-mouth restoration
- Bone grafting and sinus lifts
- Corrective jaw surgery
- Treatment of facial trauma
- Removal of cysts, tumors, or other oral pathology
- Any procedure where you feel anxious about being awake
Children, patients with strong dental anxiety, and patients with special healthcare needs often do best with general anesthesia.
Safety at Our Lenexa Office
Our surgeons complete a hospital-based surgical residency that includes months of anesthesia training alongside medical anesthesiologists. They hold the permits required by the State of Kansas to provide deep sedation and general anesthesia in an office setting.
Every operatory is equipped with:
- Pulse oximetry and capnography
- ECG and blood pressure monitoring
- Emergency airway equipment
- Reversal medications and a stocked crash cart
Our clinical team is trained in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) when treating younger patients. Safety is the standard of care at every visit.
What to Expect
Before your procedure, you will have a consultation to review your medical history, medications, and any past reactions to anesthesia. We will give you simple instructions, including when to stop eating and drinking and what to wear on the day of surgery.
On the day of your appointment:
- Plan to have a responsible adult drive you home and stay with you for the rest of the day.
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing with short sleeves.
- Do not eat or drink anything for at least eight hours before surgery, unless your surgeon says otherwise.
You will be greeted by our team, taken back to the surgical suite, and connected to monitors. An IV is started in your arm or hand, and within seconds you drift off to sleep.
The procedure is performed while you rest, and you wake up in recovery shortly after.
Recovery After General Anesthesia
Most patients feel groggy for a few hours after waking up. You may feel a little nauseous, sleepy, or unsteady on your feet. These effects wear off through the day.
Plan to rest at home for the remainder of the day. Do not drive, operate machinery, sign legal documents, or make important decisions for 24 hours. Follow the post-operative instructions we provide for eating, medications, and care of the surgical site.
If you have any questions or concerns during recovery, our Lenexa team is available to help.
Schedule a Consultation in Lenexa
If you have an upcoming oral surgery procedure and want to learn whether general anesthesia is right for you, contact our Lenexa office to schedule a consultation. Our surgeons will review your options, answer your questions, and help you choose the level of sedation that fits your needs.
Oral and Facial Surgery Associates – Lenexa, KS
(913) 541-1888
12208 W. 87th Street Pkwy Suite 150
Lenexa, KS 66215 US
We also have offices conveniently located in Olathe, Prairie Village, and inside the Advent Health Building on Prairie Star Parkway.
