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IV sedation induces a deeper state of relaxation in patients undergoing dental treatment. This is a typical form of sedation for people who have a significant fear of the dentist. Our highly skilled dental team at Armitage Dental in Phoenix, AZ, is committed to patient comfort and safety and will guarantee that your IV sedation is provided correctly and successfully.

Intravenous (IV) sedation is the injection of an anti-anxiety medicine directly into your bloodstream during your dental operation. IV sedation dentistry is sometimes known as 'twilight' or 'sleep' dentistry. Instead of putting you to sleep, the sedative helps you relax and feel at ease. While you will be able to answer questions from the dentist, your treatment will be fuzzy until the anesthesia wears off.

The dentist will insert a small needle into a vein on your hand or arm during your dental treatment. The needle is attached to an intravenous catheter, which directs the sedative into the bloodstream. If you are afraid of needles, a numbing lotion can be put on the area that will be punctured by the needle. While some patients may be able to keep the IV in place for the entire duration, others may not be able to. In this situation, the medicine is given and the needle is removed.

To ensure that you do not have a negative reaction to the sedative, the doctor will constantly monitor your pulse and oxygen levels. Your blood pressure will be measured both before and after the surgery.

The following people are typically appropriate candidates for IV sedation:

Finally, your dentist will be the best judge of whether IV sedation is appropriate for you. 

Deeper Sedation:IV sedation produces a deeper level of sedation than oral conscious sedation and nitrous oxide.

Fast-Acting:Because sedative medications are administered intravenously, they reach the brain fast and take effect, usually within a few seconds.

Quick Recovery:Recovery from IV sedation is often faster than recovery from oral sedation.

Appropriate for Dental Phobic Patients:Because IV sedation achieves deeper sedative levels, patients with dental anxiety can get necessary dental treatments.