IV sedation is administered intravenously, or through a tube with a needle put into a vein. This makes things more complicated than other sedation methods so staff must monitor vitals like oxygen levels, blood pressure, and heart rate during the procedure.
Staff can also adjust the dosage during the procedure to make you more or less awake. They also have medications that can reverse sedation sleep if they need to bring you out of it quickly.
The patient will be asleep with IV sedation, as compared to twilight sleep with other types of sedation. You will need someone to bring you to the office and drive you home as you will be groggy afterward.
It's important not to eat or drink anything for a half hour after getting a dental fluoride treatment. You want your teeth to fully absorb it. Additional recommendations are to restrict your diet to soft foods for four hours after treatment. Also, you shouldn't brush or floss for at least four hours.
Do you have a family member who needs IV sedation during dental visits? We can answer all your questions about this method and see if they are eligible to use it. Book an appointment now.
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