Maximizing Patient Comfort: Sedation Options During Oral Surgery

Undergoing oral and maxillofacial surgery requires immense trust in your clinical team. Whether you are scheduled for a complex jaw surgery requiring corrective orthognathic procedures or a routine extraction, your comfort is our absolute priority. At Richmond Oral and Facial Surgery, we provide specialized sedation options to ensure a stress-free experience. 

Understanding Your Sedation Options

We recognize that every patient has unique physical and emotional needs. Our clinics offer various levels of sedation for patient comfort during procedures:  

• Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas): A mild sedative inhaled through a mask, designed to induce a state of deep relaxation while you remain fully conscious.

• Intravenous (IV) Sedation: Administered directly into the bloodstream, this moderate-to-deep sedation allows you to sleep through the procedure with little to no memory of the surgery itself.

• General Anesthesia: Reserved for complex, time-intensive procedures, providing complete unconsciousness managed under strict medical protocols.

A Commitment to Safety

Administering advanced sedation requires rigorous training and continuous monitoring. Dr. Richard Chau and our specialized team maintain the highest standards of medical safety across both of our North Vancouver locations. During your initial consultation, we will review your comprehensive medical history—submitted via our secure automated online patient intake form—to determine the safest and most effective sedation route for your specific treatment.