• Local Anesthesia – Injections are given to numb the specific area
  
• Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen (Laughing Gas)
  
• General Anesthesia – While I.V. (intravenous) drugs are administered to make
  you sleepy for the procedure, local injections are also given to ensure you wake up pain-free
  

Instructions for Patients Undergoing Intravenous Anesthesia

1. Nothing to eat or drink (including water) for eight (8) hours prior to the appointment.
   
2. A responsible adult must accompany the patient home.
   
3. The patient should not drive a vehicle or operate any machinery for 24 hours following the anesthesia experience.
4. Wear loose-fitting clothing with sleeves which can be rolled up past the elbow and low-heeled shoes. Contact lenses, jewelry and dentures must be removed prior to surgery.