General anesthesia is a management technique that makes the child unconscious and asleep while receiving dental care. The dentist can provide all the necessary treatment in one session, and the patient will have completed all the work needed without discomfort. It is provided by a physician who has special training in anesthesia and is usually provided in the hospital or at the office. Dr. Nora uses Rady Children’s Hospital or an Anesthesiologist in her office.