Conscious IV Sedation Dentistry

So, you’re in trouble. The pain is unbearable, and you really need to go to the dentist. But for some people, possibly you, the thought of a visit to the dentist can be terrifying. Whether it’s because of a painful, previous experience or an anxiety the patient may have about dentists, dental phobia and anxiety is a reality for many of our patients.

The gentle dentists at Tempe Dental Care have great news for you! The visit to the dentist doesn’t have to be a horrifying event any longer. Conscious IV sedation dentistry has developed into an effective method of pain management and anxiety control for you, the patient. Patients in need of dental work who have phobias or anxieties don’t have to let their fears dictate the level of dental care they get. And, sedation dentistry leads to a quicker recovery time for long surgeries like wisdom tooth extractions, gum surgery, dental implants, and invasive treatments.

How Conscious IV Sedation Dentistry Works

The patient is put into a deeply relaxed state where they won’t feel any kind of pain, tension, or anxiety. Conscious IV sedation dentistry works faster since it’s put directly into the bloodstream with a needle. It reaches the brain faster and takes effect within seconds. Conscious IV sedation dentistry is beneficial because the level of sedation can be controlled.

During sedation dentistry process your pulse and breathing are monitored by an expert who is there throughout the entire process. You’ll have a pulse oximeter hooked to your earlobe or finger to which gives a warning sign if you’re getting low on oxygen. Your blood pressure is checked before, during, and after the process. Your care during the procedure is heavily monitored.

Benefits of Conscious IV Sedation Dentistry

The benefits of sedation dentistry are that it can be designed to fit the patient’s needs. The use of sedation produces a slight amnesia which may cause the patient to forget parts or all of procedure they experienced. The gag reflex is significantly diminished, and you’re conscious throughout the process and able to cooperate with verbal instructions. Sedation dentistry makes the business of providing medical care to the patient an easy process.

Conscious IV sedation dentistry helps soothes the fears that some patients may have about dentists and dental procedures. This makes it possible to care for patients who wouldn’t otherwise visit the dentist due to their fears or anxieties. Patients with dental phobias can get the dental work they need without it being a harrowing ordeal for them. Since this is the benefit of sedation dentistry, patients are able to get proper dental maintenance and care without fear.