IV sedation for nervous patients
10/09/2013 by Dental DesignWe understand that coming to the dentist for some patients is a nerve wracking experience, this is why we offer the option for IV sedation to our patients. Sedation is carried out by the staff at 3H who will come in to administer the IV sedation prior to your dentist carrying out the dental work required.
What is IV Sedation?
IV stands for intravenous, which means sedative medication is administered through the veins. Many patients prefer this relaxation option due to its rapid effects and only feel a small pinch.
IV sedation is designed to relax you and make you feel very comfortable, whilst still allowing you to be responsive to the dentist. The majority of patients feel so relaxed that they’re unaware of the sights, smells, and sounds of the dental office, meaning that patients remember little-to-nothing of their appointment by the next day.
For the dentist, sedation allows dental treatments to be easily performed due to the relaxed patient, allowing for more work to be undertaken in less time, reducing the amount of sessions require to undertake the treatment.
A further benefit of sedation is for patients that have conditions which make controlling their body movements difficult, such as Parkinson’s disease and for those who have gag reflexes that make controlling their mouth stressful.
How long does it take to recover?
There is no set recovery time as every patient is different. It is advised that you bring a friend with you as you shouldn’t drive straight after your appointment.
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