General Anesthesia Sedation

Sometimes, a child’s dental needs are too complex, or their anxiety is too severe, to be managed with just "laughing gas" or gentle coaching. In these situations, forcing a child to sit through treatment can be traumatic and unsafe.

At Nurture Kids Dentistry, we offer General Anesthesia as a compassionate solution. This allows your child to sleep completely through their dental treatment—just like they would for a tonsil surgery or ear tube placement—and wake up with their smile fully restored.

Who Is This For?

Dr. Jumani may recommend General Anesthesia for:

• Pre-Cooperative Children: Very young children (toddlers) who cannot understand instructions or sit still safely.
• High Anxiety: Children with severe dental phobia where other sedation methods have not worked.
• Extensive Needs: Children requiring a large volume of work (e.g., full mouth reconstruction) that would otherwise take 4-6 separate stressful visits.
• Special Healthcare Needs: Children with sensory processing disorders, autism, or physical limitations that make sitting in a chair difficult.

How It Works: Hospital Safety in a Comfortable Office

We bring the safety standards of the hospital directly to our office.

• The Team: Dr. Jumani focuses entirely on the dentistry (fixing the teeth), while a separate, Board-Certified Anesthesiologist focuses entirely on your child’s safety (monitoring breathing, heart rate, and medication).
• The Experience: Your child will drift off to sleep peacefully. While they are asleep, they feel no pain and have no memory of the sounds or sensations. We complete all necessary x-rays, cleanings, fillings, crowns, and extractions in this single visit.
• The Recovery: Your child wakes up in our recovery area with you by their side. Most children are able to go home within an hour of waking up.