For most people going to a dentist brings feelings of fear, discomfort, and anxiety. For a save and effective way to relax during the procedure, is with IV sedation. At Blue Sky Anesthesia Associates, we bring safe IV sedation to your dental office to help patients feel calm and relaxed, while they receive the oral health care they need.
This is particularly beneficial for those who are undergoing lengthy or extensive procedures.
How IV Sedation Dentistry Works In The Body
Intravenous sedation or IV sedation, involves administering medication directly into the bloodstream. This is beneficial because it’s fast acting effects. The patient will enter a deeply relaxed state in just a few minutes.
IV sedation doesn’t make a patient completely unconscious, like general anesthesia. Instead, it puts the patient in a dream like state, where they remain free from any discomfort or anxiety but remain responsive.
IV sedation dentistry has a primary goal of slowing down the patient’s central nervous system. This happens by enhancing a neurotransmitter, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), responsible for calming the activity in the brain. As the GABA levels increase, the patient has an overwhelming sense of deep relaxation and reduced awareness of the surroundings.
How IV Sedation Affects The Nervous System
The central nervous system (CNS) is primarily targeted during IV sedation. The CNS, composes the spinal cord, brain, controls several bodily functions, including movement, sensation, and consciousness.
The medications administered during IV sedation work by depressing the C. NS. This leads to reduced anxiety, a relaxed state and promotes comfort
Check Back With Us Next Week, As We Talk More About:
The effects of IV sedation on the nervous system.
Physiological changes during IV sedation
The importance of monitoring during IV sedation
And how you can experience a comfortable dentist appointment
