As any dentist will tell you, there’s no shortage of patients who have anxiety about spending time in the dentist’s office. Whether you’ve had a bad experience in the past or just generally don’t do well around medical instruments, you’ll find that most dentists you’ll meet will have the tools necessary to help you.

Sedation dentistry in particular can be really effective in helping anxious patients feel at ease. One of the more powerful methods is IV sedation, which can be incredibly useful for certain patients. Here’s some more information about this particular method of sedation dentistry.