Hospital Dentistry

Some patients cannot comfortably or safely complete dental treatment in a standard office visit. Hospital dentistry makes it possible to finish all of the needed care in a single visit while the patient is asleep under general anesthesia, with a hospital anesthesiology team monitoring throughout. Dr. Aesha Chaudhry, an orthodontist and board-certified pediatric dentist, provides this option for patients of Crystal Clear Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry in Wilmington.

When Hospital Dentistry Is Considered

Very young children with extensive treatment needs — When a child needs a great deal of work completed, doing it in one visit can be gentler than many separate appointments.
Patients with special healthcare needs — Medical, developmental, or behavioral considerations can make it difficult to complete treatment in the dental chair.
Significant dental anxiety — For some patients, treatment under general anesthesia is the option that allows care to be completed at all.

What to Expect

Hospital dentistry begins with a consultation at the Wilmington office, where Dr. Chaudhry reviews the treatment that is needed and confirms whether this is the right approach. The visit is then scheduled with the hospital, and the office provides pre-operative instructions beforehand and recovery guidance for afterward.

Other Sedation Options

Not every patient needs a hospital setting. The practice also offers nitrous oxide and in-office pediatric sedation dentistry, and Dr. Chaudhry discusses which level of sedation fits the patient and the treatment during the consultation.