Price is not the most important consideration when a patient is deciding whether to have general anesthesia or sedation. What matters most is whether the surgery can be done well under local anesthesia alone! The dental surgeon will answer any questions about the entire anesthesia plan. Since the services are performed in the office, there is a considerable cost savings compared to the hospital. Usually insurance will not pay for office general anesthesia. But there are some exceptions. A statement of costs can be submitted to the applicable insurance, dental or medical, to aid in obtaining the estimated benefits allowed under the insurance plan. Generally a deposit for the anesthesia fees has to be paid at the time of scheduling the date of surgery. An estimate of benefits will then be assessed. The fees for the anesthesia can be paid with most major credit cards or the patient may be eligible for a care credit program. Fee information is available upon request, but is not discussed on-line.
