Dental anxiety is one of the most common reasons patients delay care, and for many people in Brentwood, that delay compounds into a more complex problem by the time they finally come in. If you have been putting off a necessary oral surgery procedure because of fear, discomfort, or a difficult past experience, sedation may be the factor that changes everything. At Wilshire Oral Surgery and Implant Center, located at 12300 Wilshire Blvd #326 just minutes from Brentwood, IV sedation and general anesthesia are administered by our board-certified surgeons, not a separate provider, making the experience streamlined, safe, and cost-effective.
Wilshire Oral Surgery and Implant Center offers the full range of sedation options for oral surgery procedures, from local anesthesia for simple cases to deep IV sedation and general anesthesia for complex or anxiety-driven situations. Learn more about our surgeons and their approach to patient comfort before your first appointment.
Not every procedure or patient requires the same level of sedation. Our surgeons evaluate your medical history, anxiety level, and procedure complexity to recommend the right option for you. We discuss this thoroughly at your consultation so there are no surprises on the day of surgery.
Many patients do not realize that the person administering sedation varies widely between dental and surgical offices. At some practices, sedation is handled by a separate anesthesiologist brought in from outside, adding cost and coordination complexity. At Wilshire Oral Surgery and Implant Center, IV sedation and general anesthesia are administered directly by Dr. Jonathan R. Shadi and Dr. Saman Vahedi. Both surgeons completed hospital-based oral and maxillofacial surgery residencies where surgical sedation was a core competency, and both hold the required anesthesia permits issued by the state of California.
This matters for Brentwood patients because it means you are never dealing with a separate scheduling chain, a second provider who does not know your case, or additional facility fees for sedation services. Everything is coordinated by the same team that performs your surgery.
While sedation is available for any procedure when clinically appropriate, the most common cases at our practice where patients choose IV sedation or general anesthesia include the following. Each of these procedures is performed by our board-certified surgeons with precise pre-operative planning using our in-house Cone Beam 3D imaging technology.
Sedation requires advance preparation. You will need to follow specific pre-anesthesia instructions provided at your consultation, which typically include fasting for a set period before surgery and stopping certain medications. On the day of surgery, a responsible adult must drive you to and from our office and stay with you for the first few hours of recovery. Do not plan to drive, operate machinery, or make significant decisions for the remainder of the day after IV sedation.
Most patients wake from IV sedation feeling calm and comfortable. Some experience mild grogginess or nausea in the first hour, which typically resolves quickly. We provide complete post-operative care instructions before you leave and remain available for follow-up questions during your recovery. Our team can also walk you through what to expect over the phone if you have concerns before your appointment.
Coverage for sedation varies by procedure and insurance plan. When sedation is medically necessary, such as for impacted wisdom teeth or complex surgical extractions, many PPO dental plans provide at least partial coverage. For elective sedation or procedures where anesthesia is comfort-based rather than medical, coverage is less predictable. We verify your benefits before your procedure and provide a clear estimate of out-of-pocket costs. Review our insurance and financing page for more detail, and visit our payment options page to learn about CareCredit, Alphaeon, and Cherry financing.
At Wilshire Oral Surgery and Implant Center, sedation is never delegated to an outside provider. Dr. Jonathan R. Shadi, who completed his undergraduate neuroscience degree at UCLA and his DDS at USC School of Dentistry, and Dr. Saman Vahedi, a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons who completed his residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, both hold California anesthesia permits and have administered hundreds of sedation cases in hospital and office-based settings. Your safety and comfort are managed by the same hands performing your surgery.
You can read more about our surgical team and our approach to sedation at Wilshire Oral Surgery and Implant Center.
IV sedation produces a deeply relaxed state where most patients have no memory of the procedure, but it is technically not the same as general anesthesia, where you are fully unconscious. The distinction is clinical, not practical for most patients. If full unconsciousness is required for your case, general anesthesia is also available.
Yes. Dental anxiety is a valid medical consideration, and we take it seriously. If you have significant anxiety about oral surgery regardless of procedure complexity, we will discuss sedation options during your consultation and determine the safest and most appropriate level for your situation.
Sedation is administered directly by Dr. Shadi or Dr. Vahedi, both board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons with California anesthesia permits and hospital-based residency training in surgical sedation. We do not use outside anesthesiologists for in-office procedures.
The sedative effects typically begin to wear off within one to two hours of your procedure ending, but residual drowsiness, impaired judgment, and slowed reflexes can persist for the remainder of the day. You should not drive, use machinery, or make important decisions until the following day.
Yes. You will receive specific pre-anesthesia instructions at your consultation, which typically include fasting from solid food for a minimum period before surgery. Following these instructions exactly is important for your safety. We will walk you through all requirements well before your appointment date.
Coverage depends on your specific plan and whether the sedation is deemed medically necessary. When sedation accompanies a covered surgical procedure such as impacted wisdom teeth removal, many PPO plans cover at least a portion. We verify your benefits before your appointment and provide a full cost estimate so there are no surprises.
If anxiety, a difficult past experience, or the complexity of your procedure has been holding you back from necessary oral surgery, sedation may be exactly what you need. Dr. Shadi and Dr. Vahedi are board-certified surgeons who administer sedation in-house, keeping your care integrated, safe, and handled by the same team from start to finish. Our office is located minutes from Brentwood on Wilshire Boulevard.
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