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Young children are often unable to manage the sound of drilling, the fear of pain, and separation from parents when they visit a dentist. At times, oral sedatives combined with nitrous oxide are used in older children; but it is better and safer to have a general anesthetic (means that the child is asleep). Many parents fear the use of anesthesia may bring problems for the child. Studies show that care given by a pediatric anesthesiologist decreases risk toxicity and complications to the child.

Top Resources on Dental Anesthesia in Children

• Berkeley Parents Network: Anesthesia For Child's Dental Work
• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD): Effectiveness Of Electronic Dental Anesthesia For Restorative Care In Children | General Anesthesia
• Colgate World Of Care: Oral & Dental Health At Any Age - Sedation Techniques
• MyPediatricDentist: Sedation And Anesthesia For Pediatric Dental Treatment
• Autism Research Institute: Dental Anesthesia For The Autistic Child
• Pediatric Dental Health: Local Anesthetic Use In Children
• Yahoo Answer: General Anesthesia In Children For Dental Work?
• HealingWell: Kids Have Alternative To Dental Anesthesia
• GrowingWell: FAQ's: Dental Anaesthesia - But Is It Necessary To Subject Even Children To Anaesthesia?

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