IV Sedation

IV Sedation Dentistry protocols have been used safely for over 30 years with millions of dental procedures. Before starting any treatments, our team will review your medical history and explain how Sedation Dentistry can work for you as we want you to be completely comfortable. You will drift along peacefully during treatment once the medication has been introduced via an IV set up. You’re then continually monitored throughout the procedure to ensure your safety. Once your procedure is completed, you will return to your normal conscious state with little memory of what was done and with no discomfort.

There are two major types of conscious sedation: oral and intravenous (IV). Both types are effective when treating patients, but IV sedation does have its advantages. With IV sedation, you do not need to take any pre-medication. This means you’ll arrive at our offices clear headed, and not drowsy. Secondly, once the medication is administered, the effects are almost instantaneous. Patients don’t need to wait for a pill to dissolve and be absorbed into the bloodstream (a process that can normally take up to an hour). Lastly, because of the method of administration, the patient doesn’t continue to receive doses of the sedative once the medication has been removed. This leaves the patient less groggy and drowsy when leaving the office.

Patients who have experienced IV sedation dentistry often remark that they weren’t aware the procedure was all completed and that they had very little memory of the appointment details. Advanced DDS has been offering IV sedation to their patients for the past 10 years.