{"id":60,"date":"2024-07-02T20:29:56","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T20:29:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eliteoralsurgeryassociates.com\/blog\/?p=60"},"modified":"2024-07-03T20:32:07","modified_gmt":"2024-07-03T20:32:07","slug":"iv-sedation-the-solution-to-a-smoother-dental-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eliteoralsurgeryassociates.com\/blog\/2024\/07\/02\/iv-sedation-the-solution-to-a-smoother-dental-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"IV Sedation: The Solution to a Smoother Dental Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019d rather be anywhere in the world than seated in your dentist\u2019s office for treatment, you aren\u2019t alone; it\u2019s estimated that around 22% of people actually skip<\/em> their routine checkups due to fear of dental treatment! Thankfully, modern dentistry provides several solutions for finding peace of mind during dental visits, and among them is sedation dentistry<\/a> \u2013 and more specifically, IV sedation. However, IV sedation isn\u2019t always a suitable option for every patient. Here\u2019s a closer look at this service, some of its benefits, and ultimately what determines if a patient can receive it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Exactly Is IV Sedation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

IV sedation differs from other forms of sedation; rather than breathing something in or taking a prescribed medication before the appointment, IV sedation involves administering sedatives directly into a patient\u2019s bloodstream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This method does not put you fully to sleep; instead, it makes you far less aware of your surroundings, including anything the dentist may or may not be doing to your mouth! You\u2019ll still be responsive to verbal commands or gentle nudging, and you won\u2019t need help breathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are There Any Benefits to Receiving IV Sedation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

IV sedation offers several unique benefits that all work towards ensuring optimal patient outcomes and smoother experiences in the dental chair. Consider the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n