Anesthesia Dentistry

Safe, Compassionate Care for Every Child

Every child deserves dental care that is safe, comfortable, and tailored to their individual needs.

At our practice, we are proud to offer advanced treatment options for children who may need dental procedures completed under general anesthesia. In many cases, our doctors are able to perform these procedures right here in our office with the support of experienced medical anesthesiologists.

For children whose medical needs require a hospital setting, we also work closely with trusted local hospitals so your child can receive care in the safest environment possible.

No matter which setting is best for your child, our goal is the same: providing the highest level of care while helping families feel informed, supported, and confident every step of the way.

In-Office General Anesthesia

Some children need dental treatment that simply cannot be completed during a traditional dental visit. This may include children who:

Are very young and need extensive treatment

Experience significant dental anxiety

Have special healthcare needs

Require several procedures to be completed at once

In these situations, we work alongside highly trained medical anesthesiologists who provide general anesthesia in our office. Your child will be comfortably asleep while our doctors complete their dental care in one visit.

Our office is specially equipped for these procedures, including two dedicated operating rooms designed for dental treatment under anesthesia. This allows our team to provide efficient, carefully coordinated care in a setting built with children’s safety and comfort in mind.

Many families appreciate being able to receive this level of care in the familiar environment of our pediatric dental office, surrounded by a team that focuses entirely on caring for children.

Hospital Dentistry

For some children, dental treatment is safest when completed in a hospital where additional medical specialists and equipment are available.

Through our partnerships with

Helen DeVos Children's Hospital

Corewell Health Zeeland Community Hospital

our doctors are able to perform dental procedures within the hospital setting when medically necessary.

This option may be recommended for children who:

Have complex medical conditions

Require specialized monitoring during anesthesia

Need coordination with other medical providers

Have health considerations that make in-office anesthesia less appropriate

One of the biggest advantages of this partnership is that your child can still be treated by the same pediatric dental team you know and trust, just in a different setting designed to support their medical needs.

What to Expect

If hospital dentistry is recommended for your child, our team will guide you through each step of the process. We understand that this can feel overwhelming, and we are here to help make things as smooth and clear as possible.

We will assist with:

Coordinating with the hospital and surgical team

Scheduling the procedure

Providing pre-operative instructions

Reviewing insurance and hospital requirements

Explaining what to expect during recovery

You’ll always have someone from our team available to answer questions and help you feel prepared.

Our Commitment to Your Child’s Safety

Your child’s health, comfort, and safety are always our top priorities. Before recommending anesthesia or hospital treatment, our doctors carefully review each child’s medical history, dental needs, and individual circumstances.

Our office is designed to support this level of care, with two dedicated operating rooms and experienced anesthesiology professionals working alongside our pediatric dental team.

By offering both in-office anesthesia and hospital dentistry, we are able to provide thoughtful, individualized care for children with a wide range of needs.