For patients who suffer from dental fear and anxiety, dental sedation can mean the difference in getting critical oral health care. One option for relieving dental fears and keeping calm during dental procedures is IV sedation. Administered with a small needle, there are several benefits to IV sedation.
The effects of IV sedation are immediate. Unlike other forms of sedation which can take up to an hour to begin working, patients feel the effects of IV sedation immediately.
IV sedation allows your dentist or oral surgeon to have complete control over the amount of the drug that is administered. It also allows the doctor to increase or decrease the level of sedation as necessary during treatment. IV sedation medications are able to safely achieve a deeper state of sedation than other types of dental sedation, which makes it an attractive option for patients with extreme dental phobia.
With IV sedation, patients leave their treatment having little to no memory of the procedure. Although you are still conscious, IV sedation leaves you with a state of temporary amnesia while the procedure is underway. However, recovery time from this deep state of sedation is quick because your dental professional is able to administer controlled dosages.
When under IV sedation, your dentist is able to complete more dental work in a shorter amount of time. Sedation dentists and their staff are trained to monitor your vital signs, allowing them to work quickly and without distractions while you remain calm and comfortable.
If you are avoiding critical dental care due to extreme dental fears and anxiety, consult with Newport Beach sedation dentist Dr. Salimy to find out if you are a good candidate for IV sedation.
