Pediatric Dental General Anesthesia in LA

Pediatric Dental General Anesthesia: What Parents Should Know

General anesthesia lets a child sleep through dental treatment. At Party Time Children’s Dental, general anesthesia is provided in our Koreatown office with a licensed anesthesiologist present, so there is no separate trip to a hospital or surgery center.

It may be recommended for children with significant dental anxiety, children with special needs, very young children who cannot cooperate for longer treatment, or when several procedures are better completed in one visit.

Ready to book a visit?

Our Koreatown team can answer your questions and help you schedule your child’s visit.

Request an Appointment Call 213-529-4010

Kids & Adults Under One Roof

English & Spanish Spoken

Medi-Cal & Many Plans Welcome

Themed Rooms & Ceiling Movies

Who May Benefit From Dental Treatment Under Anesthesia?

Significant dental anxietyChildren who cannot relax enough for treatment, even with other support.

Special needsChildren who benefit from special needs dentistry and a calm, complete visit.

Very young childrenToddlers who cannot hold still safely for longer procedures.

Extensive treatmentSeveral fillings, crowns or extractions in one visit.

Complex dental needsTreatment that would take many separate appointments.

Medical considerationsWhen your dentist and anesthesiologist agree it is the safest option.

Your dentist reviews your child’s full health history first and explains the benefits, the risks, and how to prepare. If a lighter option is enough, that is usually tried first: see nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and pediatric sedation dentistry.

Cost, Insurance & Medi-Cal

Medi-Cal, PPO, HMO and union plans welcome

Cost depends on your child’s needs and the treatment involved. Call 213-529-4010 before your visit and our team can help verify your benefits, or read about insurance and payment.

Visit Us in Koreatown, Los Angeles

2978 Wilshire Blvd #201, Los Angeles, CA 90010 (Koreatown)

Families come to us from Mid-Wilshire, Hancock Park, Westlake, Pico-Union, and Downtown Los Angeles. We see children and adults, and our team speaks English and Spanish.

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Free parking Wheelchair accessible

How a Treatment Day Works

Consultation and health review

The dentist and anesthesiologist review your child’s medical history, medications, allergies, and recent illnesses.

Written instructions

You receive clear instructions before the visit, including eating and drinking guidelines. Follow them exactly.

In our office, not a hospital

Treatment happens right here in Koreatown, with a licensed anesthesiologist caring for your child throughout.

Monitored sleep

Your child is asleep and monitored continuously while the dentist completes the planned treatment.

Waking up and going home

Your child wakes in our care, and you go home the same day with recovery instructions.

Nitrous Oxide or General Anesthesia?

Nitrous oxide

Your child stays awake and can respond
Helps with mild to moderate nervousness
Effects wear off quickly after the visit
Good for shorter, simpler treatment

General anesthesia

Your child is fully asleep
For significant anxiety, special needs, or young children
An anesthesiologist monitors your child throughout
Several procedures can be completed in one visit

Before and After the Visit

Before the visit

Follow the eating and drinking instructions exactly
Tell us about any illness, fever, or cough in the days before
Bring a list of medications and allergies
Dress your child in loose, comfortable clothing
Plan for a quiet day at home afterward

Please avoid

Do not give food or drink outside the instructions
Do not skip telling us about recent illness
Do not plan school or sports for the rest of the day
Do not leave your child unsupervised while drowsy
Do not hesitate to ask questions before the visit

Call us at 213-529-4010 if:

Your child becomes sick before the appointment, you are unsure about the eating instructions, or you have any concerns during recovery at home. Our team would always rather answer a question than have you worry.

Questions Worth Asking

Who provides the anesthesia? Where does treatment happen? How do we prepare? How is my child monitored? What does recovery look like? What does insurance cover?

Our team is glad to answer all of these before you decide. You can also read our sedation information for parents.

Have questions about general anesthesia for children's dentistry?

Our Koreatown team can explain whether general anesthesia for children's dentistry is right for your child, review your options, and help you schedule.

Request an Appointment Call 213-529-4010

General Anesthesia Questions Parents Ask

It may be recommended for significant anxiety, special needs, or extensive treatment. Your dentist will explain why.

Your child will be monitored as they wake up, and you will receive recovery instructions.

Ask about the anesthesia provider, preparation, risks, and recovery.

Ask your dentist about the anesthesia provider and where the procedure takes place. They will explain these details before treatment.

Recovery varies by child. Plan for your child to rest the rest of the day and follow the written instructions you receive.

Not always. Your dentist will discuss whether other options, like nitrous oxide or staged visits, might work.

Coverage depends on your plan and needs. We welcome many plans, including Medi-Cal, PPO, HMO, and union plans. Call 213-529-4010 and our team can help check your benefits.

At Party Time Children’s Dental, general anesthesia is provided in our Koreatown office with a licensed anesthesiologist present, so most families do not need a separate hospital or surgery center visit.

A licensed anesthesiologist cares for and monitors your child throughout the procedure while the dentist completes treatment.

It depends on how much treatment is planned. Your dentist will give you an estimate before the visit.

Your team will give specific instructions. Most children start with clear liquids and soft foods once they are fully awake.

What Families Say About Party Time

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