For some patients, traditional dental visits just aren’t enough to ensure comfort. General anesthesia allows patients to receive vital care with complete peace of mind, making it a stress-free dental care option. This option works well for those with complex dental needs, dental phobia, or health challenges. At our Bay Area dental practices, Dr. Helen Thai, Dr. Quincy Tan, and their team provide general anesthesia as part of our fully equipped, safety-focused sedation dentistry services.
General anesthesia is a controlled medical technique that puts patients into a temporary deep sleep. You will be fully unconscious and won’t feel, hear, or remember any part of the dental procedure. Unlike mild or moderate sedation, you will be completely unaware during treatment. A professional team will closely monitor you throughout your dental treatments.
General anesthesia is typically reserved for:
Dr. Helen Thai and Dr. Quincy Tan work with expert anesthesiologists to guarantee patient safety before, during, and after all general anesthesia cases.
Your safety is our highest priority. When undergoing dental care under general anesthesia:
Our facilities and protocols align with the latest dental and anesthesia safety standards for total patient reassurance.
We conduct a detailed exam, review your health and dental needs, and determine if general anesthesia is the right choice.
You’ll receive instructions for fasting, medications, and arrival times. Our team answers every question before your procedure date.
On the day of your procedure, a licensed anesthesiologist administers anesthesia so you quickly and comfortably fall asleep.
While you rest, we complete all required dental work under carefully controlled conditions.
When finished, you’ll awaken in a quiet, supervised setting; you’ll need a family member or friend to escort you home.
We check in with you after treatment for any questions, prescriptions, or instructions for care and healing.
Our team has lots of experience working with families whose children or adult loved ones have developmental, behavioral, or medical needs. General anesthesia makes dental care accessible for everyone, including people who can’t handle regular dental visits in other ways. We approach every sedation case with compassion, patience, and clear communication.
Yes. Board-certified anesthesia professionals plan and oversee all procedures in a fully equipped environment, with emergency protocols in place at all times. Following all the directives of the American society of Anesthesiologists.
We will give you instructions for fasting, medication management, and transportation in the days before treatment. Our staff can answer any concerns leading up to your appointment.
We can accomplish almost any dental procedure, from extractions and fillings to complex oral surgeries.
Most patients are drowsy for a few hours afterward, as it is a muscle relaxant, and may resume gentle activities that day but should avoid driving/working until fully alert.
If you have dental anxiety, special healthcare needs, or need complex dental surgery, general anesthesia at our San Francisco, Vallejo, or Fairfield office may be right for you. Schedule an evaluation with Dr. Helen Thai, Dr. Quincy Tan, and our compassionate team. We’ll discuss your best care options and plan a comfortable, safe dental experience.
We routinely update this page with the latest dental anesthesiology guidelines and patient safety standards for the Bay Area community.
