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Is general anesthesia safe for a 4 year old for dental work?

My 4 year old son will go to the dentist. Is general anesthesia safe for a 4 year old for dental work?

3 Answers

yes.
This is a bit of a loaded question. General anesthesia is very safe if administered by the right people (I. E. Anesthesiologist +/- CRNA). Personally, I never let my kids be anesthetized by a dentist.
I believe under professional, expert hands, yes. But that doesn't mean free of complications.