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As any dentist will tell you, there\u2019s no shortage of patients who have anxiety about spending time in the dentist\u2019s office. Whether you\u2019ve had a bad experience in the past or just generally don\u2019t do well around medical instruments, you\u2019ll find that most dentists you\u2019ll meet will have the tools necessary to help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sedation dentistry<\/a> 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\u2019s some more information about this particular method of sedation dentistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

As you may have gathered, IV sedation is a method of conscious sedation where your dentist administers powerful drugs intravenously, i.e., into your veins. IV sedation keeps you conscious for the duration of the procedure but makes you substantially less aware of your surroundings. That means you\u2019ll be at ease, but can still respond to nudges and commands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who Is IV Sedation Good For?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your dentist has many sedation options at their disposal, including nitrous oxide gas and some drugs administered orally. Among them, IV sedation is the strongest method your dentist can use while still keeping you conscious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For that reason, IV sedation is mostly used for patients who have severe dental anxiety, who have a strong gag reflex, or who are preparing to undergo more involved dental procedures. Of course, IV sedation is available to anyone who thinks they may need it, though you\u2019d have to find someone with the qualifications to administer it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Prepare for Receiving IV Sedation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re getting IV sedation, your dentist will probably give you specific recommendations to keep in mind before your treatment, which may include wearing comfortable clothes and avoiding food for 6-8 hours before the procedure. You may also have to stop using certain medications that conflict with the IV sedative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the procedure, you\u2019ll likely feel drowsy for several hours, meaning that you\u2019ll need a ride home from the dentist\u2019s office. You should plan to avoid any strenuous activity for 24 hours after the treatment, and refrain from drinking or operating heavy machinery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Gruene Family Dental, we believe the best way to get our patients the healthcare they deserve is to understand them as not just names and numbers, but as whole people with unique wants and needs. We take the time to get to know our patients and to develop unique treatment plans tailored specifically to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions about IV sedation, we can be reached at our website<\/a> or by phone at (830) 626-1111.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As any dentist will tell you, there\u2019s no shortage of patients who have anxiety about spending time in the dentist\u2019s office. Whether you\u2019ve had a bad experience in the past or just generally don\u2019t do well around medical instruments, you\u2019ll find that most dentists you\u2019ll meet will have the tools necessary to help you. Sedation […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-123","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nWhat Is IV Sedation, And Could It Help Me? | Gruene Family Dentistry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you\u2019re nervous at the dentist\u2019s office, IV sedation could be helpful for you. 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