Oral and IV Sedation
Many dental treatments can cause severe anxiety and stress to the point that the patient becomes extremely uncomfortable.
These treatments can include:
- Gum Surgery
- Dental Implants
- Teeth Extraction
- Deep Cleanings
- Dentures
- Root Canals
- Fillings
- Crowns and Bridges
Sometimes, all it takes is the mere mention of a needle to cause patients’ hearts to race. To help relax our patients, we may sometimes recommend oral or IV sedation.
IV sedation, otherwise known as Intravenous Conscious Sedation, is when an anti-anxiety or pain relief medication is administered directly into your system. With oral sedation the anti-anxiety medication comes in pill form. IV sedation offers better and safer control of the level of sedation. This is to reach the desired level of sedation for the more difficult dental procedures.
With Oral and IV Sedation:
- Time passes very quickly and you will not remember much of what went on during your treatment, if you remember anything at all.
- You will feel completely relaxed and free of any anxiety or stress.
- Your pulse and oxygen saturation levels are tested throughout the procedure to ensure your safety.
- You may be offered Nitrous Oxide Gas prior to the procedure if the IV sedation needle causes any anxiety.
- Only the safest anti-anxiety medications are used.
Pain-Free Procedures
The medications used in oral and IV sedation dentistry are used to treat pain as well as anxiety. If you are scared of needles, they won’t bother you a bit when you are under the effects of the oral or IV sedation medications.
Instructions for the Patient
If you are going to be under the effects of oral or IV sedation for your dental treatment please make sure not to eat a heavy meal beforehand or a minimum of 6-8 hours prior to your appointment. Always schedule to have someone accompany you to your appointment and drive you home.
If you hate going to the dentist and find yourself fearing your upcoming dental treatment or you simply want to relax while the Doctor restores your dental health then Iv or oral sedation maybe an option for you, ask your dentist if oral or IV sedation is right for you.
