If you avoid going to the dentist because of fear and anxiety, IV sedation can help. IV sedation at your dental office is safe and effective. In fact, it has helped many patients get the dental treatments they need. Sound like something that can help you?
How IV sedation works
IV sedation is administered by a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), who will come to your dentist office. The medication is administered through a vein, either in your hand or arm. The medication takes effect immediately because it goes directly into the bloodstream.
While you won’t be completely unconscious, you will be completely relaxed and won’t even remember much, if any of the procedure. You will be able to answer any questions the dentist asks.
The CRNA will monitor your breathing, heart rate, and vital signs throughout the procedure, because IV sedation creates a deeper level of relaxation. This is to ensure complete safety for your or a loved one.
Patients will need someone to drive them home from the dental appointment, the effects of the medication may take a few hours to wear off.
Who can benefit from IV dental sedation?
IV sedation is great for those with anxiety or fear of the dentist, but this type of sedation goes well beyond that. It is also a great solution for those with disabilities, have trouble sitting still for long periods of time, muscular pain, and for those who may not understand the need for the dental treatment.
An added bonus, the dentist will be able to complete several treatments in one visit. This means you won’t have to come back for multiple visits.
Side effects of IV sedation
Patients typically have mild and brief side effects from IV sedation. Side effects can include sleepiness, nausea, and amnesia of the dental procedure (which is considered a good thing).
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If it has been a while since you’ve been to dentist due to fear or anxiety or a caregiver of a child or someone with special needs, contact Blue Sky Anesthesia Associates to discuss your options.
