Why
Choose Intravenous
Conscious Sedation?
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What is IV sedation?
Intravenous
sedation is a type of
sedation
that allows patients to experience
a
more pleasant visit to the dentist and
allows
for longer appointments in which
a
large amount of treatment can be completed
in
one visit. It involves administering
small
amounts of sedative medications
through
a cannula into a vein in the arm.
Patients
report this as almost painless and
the
sedatives soon take effect. As the
medications
take effect, you begin feeling
drowsy
and very relaxed. The most reported
desired
effect of IV sedation is the likely
cause
of some short-term amnesia, and once
treatment
is completed, you are
unlikely
to recall the appointment length of time.
What are the benefits of Conscious Sedation?
Intravenous conscious sedation is a safe and
effective method of anesthesia that allows for
dental procedures to be performed in a more
comfortable, relaxed state.
Conscious sedation
reduces fear and anxiety associated with dental
procedures. Because
of the increased relaxation
that occurs with conscious sedation, the safety
of those patients with medical conditions is
actually increased.
Who provides
Conscious Sedation?
Conscious sedation is provided by a dentist
trained in dental anesthesiology. Valium type
medication is given in small, incremental doses
intravenously. At all
times the patient is monitored
for their heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and
oxygen saturation.
Am I responsive
during treatment with
Conscious Sedation?
Yes, patients are always responsive during
treatment and can communicate to the dentist.
This allows for more effective treatment.
What Does Intravenous
Sedation
during a dental procedure cost?
Cost varies. Our
administrative
staff will discuss with you fees and if insurance
coverage is available in advance of treatment.
Summary of Benefits
- Reduces fear and anxiety associated with
dental procedures
- Increases the safety and effectiveness of
local anesthesia
- It is safely administered in our office by a
trained professional
- It reduces the stress of treatment especially
for patients who easily gag
- Allows for longer appointments where many times
larger amounts of treatment can be performed
in one visit.