Why IV Sedation Dentistry?
Although IV Sedation works much like oral sedation, the advantage of IV Sedation is that if someone is not as “deep” as the doctor would like them to be more medication can be given and the effects are instantaneous. With oral sedation, a pill has to be taken orally and the effects may take varying amounts of time to begin working for the patient depending upon weight, height and medical history of the patient. • IV Sedation is a safe and effective way of relieving the fear and anxiety associated with going to the dentist. • It works well for most patients allowing them to relax and have little or no memory of their dental appointments (partial or total amnesia). • Some patients are so relaxed that they sleep right through their dental appointment. When someone is relaxed they will feel less tired after long dental appointments. • Patients are so relaxed and comfortable, that a large amount of complex treatment can be accomplished in a single appointment. • People who have trouble gett
