What is IV Sedation?

What is IV Sedation?

Do you get nervous at dental appointments? Do you feel faint or clammy at the thought of dental treatments and cleaning? IV sedation is the answer, providing painless treatment and no memory of the procedures.

IV sedation is just one method to administer pain-free dental care. But you may be surprised by how much patients have preferred IV sedation to get their dental treatments done quickly over other sedation dentistry treatments, and here’s why.

How It Works

IV sedation is a carefully measured amount of sedative medicine that is administered through the arm or the hand. This induces a “twilight” consciousness, where you are not asleep and can communicate with the dentist, but will have no memory of the procedure. The dosage level can be adjusted throughout the treatment, and all of your vital signs are carefully monitored.

Top Benefits of IV Sedation

Enjoy a variety of IV sedation benefits, including:

• Solution for Patients with Anxiety: Dental care is so important, and we want to help people who have trouble getting the care they need because of their fears. IV sedation is a quick way to keep them feeling calm for their entire treatment.
• Quick Onset of Sedation: Due to the placement of the IV line in the arm, the sedation can be administered quickly. This means that patients will not have to wait for the sedation to take effect.
• Reduced Gag Reflex: Does your dental anxiety stem from a fear of gagging? You’re not alone! And the good news is that IV sedation suppresses that as well. You won’t feel any discomfort during your procedure.
• Quick Treatment Time: While our team is monitoring your vital signs, Dr. Grubb can focus on completing your treatment quickly, without distractions.

How Safe Is It?

Dr. Grubb is a certified IV sedation dentist, so patients can rest assured that they are in very safe and experienced hands. IV sedation is preferred due to the fact that the dosage can be controlled at any point by Dr. Grubb and our team.

NOTE: It’s very important that you let Dr. Grubb and our team know about any health changes or medical conditions that you possess. This will help determine if it’s safe to administer IV sedation for your treatment.

We may caution against IV sedation for patients who possess the following traits:

• Pregnant
• Alcohol addiction
• Depression
• Glaucoma
• Allergies to certain chemicals, especially benzodiazepine
• Sleep apnea

Discover if Sedation is Right for You

Do you have dental anxiety and are unsure if IV sedation is right for you? Contact us today at Family Implant and Reconstructive Dentistry to schedule a consultation with Dr. Grubb to uncover if IV sedation is best for your treatment and your health in Havre de Grace, MD.