Conscious IV Sedation Dentistry

Arizona sedation dentistry can make a dental appointment seem like a dream for people who experience dental anxiety. IV sedation is a great option for people with dental anxiety, phobia, or lengthy dental procedures. South Scottsdale Dental Care is one of few offices in the Phoenix valley that offer IV sedation dentistry.

What is IV Sedation Dentistry?

Intravenous sedation dentistry (IV Sedation)helps many patients during their dental procedure so that they experience little to no discomfort. During your visit, your dentist will use IV sedation dentistry by administering an anti-anxiety drug through an IV into your bloodstream so that you will be in a state of “deep conscious sedation,” meaning you won’t be actually asleep but rather a state of deep relaxation. Your dentist will also provide a local anesthetic while performing dental work to ensure you won’t feel any pain. Many patients do not remember much, if even any, of their visit and feel as though they only spent a couple minutes in the dental chair.

Benefits of Intravenous Sedation Dentistry

IV sedation dentistry AZ provides several benefits. Some reasons that our patients choose IV sedation dentistry are:

  • To reduce dental anxiety, fear, or phobias. 
  • The level of sedation can be adjusted during the procedure to ensure your comfort at all times.
  • It’s fast-acting; you don’t need to wait for a long period for the anesthetic to “kick in.”
  • For most patients, the entire procedure is completed in one visit, saving you a lot of time and money.

More about AZ IV Sedation Dentistry 

IV sedation dentistry allows you to remain at ease while your Arizona dentist is able to perform extensive, virtually painless dental procedures. Your dentist will monitor you closely during your procedure, watching your sedation level, blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing to ensure everything goes well.

Your first appointment or consultation with South Scottsdale Dental Care is to discuss what dental work is needed and explain the process of your IV sedation appointment. Please note that you will need a friend or family member to drive you home from your IV sedation appointment as you may still be under the influence of the sedation medications. 

If you are interested or want to know more about IV sedation dentistry, please call South Scottsdale Dental Care at (480) 730-5000 to schedule a consultation or an appointment.