General Anesthesia for Oral Surgery in Londonderry & Salem, NH

What Is General Anesthesia?

General anesthesia places you in a fully unconscious state, allowing complex oral surgery to be completed without awareness, pain, or memory of the procedure. This is different from IV sedation or oral conscious sedation, where you remain awake but relaxed.

It's commonly recommended for:

• Removal of deeply impacted wisdom teeth
• Extensive tooth extractions
• Full mouth reconstruction
• Highly anxious or special needs patients
• Medically complex surgical cases
• Pediatric or adolescent patients requiring multiple procedures

Safe Anesthesia, In a Private Surgical Setting

Dr. Jared Curtin, DDS, is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon with hospital-based training in anesthesia and airway management. He is licensed and credentialed to administer general anesthesia in-office, and our facilities are equipped with hospital-grade monitoring systems and emergency protocols.

Your vital signs—including heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and respiratory function—are carefully monitored throughout the entire procedure.

Both our Londonderry and Salem offices meet the strict safety standards required for in-office general anesthesia, ensuring that you receive hospital-level care in a calm, familiar setting.

What to Expect with General Anesthesia

1. Pre-Anesthesia Evaluation — We'll conduct a full medical review, assess risk factors, and discuss medications and fasting guidelines. This may involve communication with your primary care provider.
2. Day of Procedure — You'll arrive with a responsible adult escort. General anesthesia is administered through IV while monitoring begins immediately.
3. During Surgery — You'll be fully asleep throughout the procedure. Vital signs are continuously tracked by our trained surgical and anesthesia team.
4. Recovery & Discharge — After surgery, you'll rest in our recovery area. Once alert and stable, you'll be discharged with post-op instructions and escorted home by your caregiver.

Is General Anesthesia Right for You?

General anesthesia is typically reserved for more involved surgical procedures or patients who meet specific medical or emotional criteria. It may be recommended if:

• You are undergoing multiple or complex oral surgeries
• You have significant dental anxiety or phobia
• You have physical or cognitive challenges that make in-office care difficult
• Other sedation methods have not provided adequate comfort

During your consultation, Dr. Curtin will explain all available sedation options and help determine the safest and most effective approach for your needs.