3 Commonly Asked Questions About IV Sedation

If you suffer from dental anxiety or are facing a difficult dental procedure, sedation dentistry can make visiting the dentist in Onalaska, WI, a more positive experience. If you have questions about IV sedation for your next trip to the dentist, we have answers. Below are some of the things you should know about IV sedation dentistry.

1. What are the benefits of IV sedation?

Some of the benefits of IV sedation dentistry include:

• More positive and comfortable experience going to the dentist
• Treatment is easier to deliver and receive under IV sedation

2. Who needs IV sedation?

You may benefit from IV sedation if you have dental anxiety that either makes going to the dentist far more difficult or prevents you from going altogether. Patients with a strong gag reflex may also need IV sedation to make going to the dentist possible.

If you are a restless patient who’s facing a long and complex procedure, like multiple cavity fillings or a deep gum cleaning, you may also benefit from IV sedation.

3. What happens during IV sedation?

During IV conscious sedation, you are awake but feel no pain. If you are receiving general anesthesia, you are asleep. When the procedure is over, you will have little or no memory of the experience. During the entire procedure, you are monitored to ensure that the level of sedation is safe.

Want to know more about dental IV sedation in Onalaska, WI? Valley Dental provides IV sedation to patients who need it. Call Valley Dental today to make an appointment, or contact us to find out answers to your questions about IV sedation.