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Both adults and children benefit from deep intravenous sedation / general anesthesia for their dental care. If you recognize and share one or more of the following, you are NOT alone. It is common to feel nervous or anxious about your anticipated dental visits. And we all know that postponing needed care can only lead to a dental crisis and affect your general health. This may cause even more anxiety and this cycle continues. Our staff offers you a gentle and safe option of general anesthesia “sleep dentistry” while your dental needs are being cared for.

 

Fear of dental treatment.

Extremely sensitive teeth.

Cannot get numb.

History of negative dental experiences.

Sensitive gag reflex.

Difficulty opening your mouth long enough for care or treatment.

Muscle spasms and pain in your jaw.

Heightened anxiety when anticipating a needle in your mouth.

The noise of the drill, smells, taste or just the anticipation that “something” is going to hurt.

Sitting still is difficult and uncomfortable.

 

Our anesthesia services are also provided for those people with special needs.

 

Or perhaps you have been postponing treatment and would prefer the option of getting more care completed in fewer visits.

 

Special concerns that patients share with us: 

  1. I am embarrassed with the way my mouth looks.
  2. Will I wake up during the procedure?
  3. Is anesthesia safe?
  4. Is it going to hurt? 
  5. Do you welcome patients with special needs?

 

1.  I am embarrassed with the way my mouth looks:

A significant number of people that come to see us are embarrassed. Your meeting with Dr. Reiter and Dr. Balatgek is private and all information is held in confidence. I trust that you will find the entire staff to be caring and empathetic from the time that you make that first phone call to the completion of your care. We will make every attempt to make you feel comfortable. 

 

2.  Will I wake up during the procedure?

No, you will not wake up during the procedure. If this is a concern of yours, Dr. Reiter will provide a more detailed explanation why this does not happen while you are under his care.

 

3.  Is Anesthesia Safe? 

While there is potential risk to everything, the history of dental anesthesiology has demonstrated the overall safety of this procedure. Health history information discussed with you at the pre-anesthesia evaluation visit, monitoring while under anesthesia, short acting medications, advanced training, and close attention to detail all contribute to the safety of this procedure.

 

4.  Is it going to hurt?

Since the medications used are given intravenously, it is necessary for Dr. Reiter to start an IV (intravenous site). The majority of patients have reported that they hardly felt it and that it was so quick. The medications are administered and you go to sleep. Since you are asleep, you will feel nothing. If a procedure is performed that may cause you pain after you go home, you will be given a local numbing medication while you are asleep. This will give you relief and allow time for the pain medications prescribed to do their intended purpose of pain relief hours after the procedure.  We will call you at home after the procedure for follow up and to make sure that you are comfortable. 

5.  Do you welcome patients with special needs?

 

Absolutely! Many of our patients fall into this large group. We call them special because they are. They contribute significantly to the personal satisfaction that we experience when sharing in their care.

 

If you are interested in dental treatment with the benefit of Deep Intravenous Sedation / General Anesthesia, please contact our office.  You will have the opportunity to meet with Dr. Kenneth Balatgek at your initial consultation visit. At this time, Dr. Balatgek will discuss with you any concerns that you may have and review any dental treatment he feels could be of benefit to you.  It is recommended that you bring a friend, spouse or relative with you.  All fees and financial options will be fully discussed with you during that visit.

If you decide to pursue treatment, you will have the opportunity to meet with Dr. Reiter.  At this time you are encouraged to ask questions and discuss any concerns that you may have about Deep Intravenous Sedation / General Anesthesia. Again, it is recommended that you have a friend, spouse or relative with you. The following items will be reviewed with you at this visit: health history, consent for anesthesia care, pre-anesthesia instructions and any special instructions.  After your meeting with Dr. Reiter, we can reserve a time just for you to begin treatment!

 

Kenneth Balatgek, D.D.S.  Tammy Balatgek, D.D.S.
803 Mountain Home Road 
 Sinking Spring, PA  19608
Phone (610) 678-2777
Fax (610)  678-7447