IV Sedation at Aquila Dental

IV Sedation at Aquila Dental

What is IV Sedation?

IV Sedation  involves placing a small IV into the arm and delivering a safe sedative into your system. You will slowly enter a sleep-like state, making the procedure more comfortable and easier for you. IV sedation is medically safe and is typically necessary for extensive cosmetic dentistry procedures, and more complicated dental procedures. In the case of less extensive dental procedures Dr. Higgs often recommends Nitrous Oxide. 

Why could IV Sedation be needed?

Dr. Rich Higgs and his team’s first goal is to provide a comfortable pain-free experience during any dental work. There are a few reasons for why IV sedation might be the best option for you. You might be undergoing oral surgery or an incredibly complicated procedure and would rather be asleep for it. Likewise, we might recommend this sedative if you are unable to sit still or relax for treatment. IV sedation can take the trouble out of sitting for treatment, and you’ll find it’s easier for both our staff and yourself.

Who is a candidate?

Most patients coming into our office are good candidates for IV sedation. We will review all health and medical history prior to suggesting any type of sedative. If you are unable to undergo sedation, it is important that you tell us this during your appointment. IV sedation can be used on both children and adult patients who may need it.

What happens during IV Sedation?

IV Sedation begins by having the patient lay back on one of our state of the art dental chairs. We then place a small IV into your arm and deliver a safe, effective sedative into your system. Without about 15 minutes, you will begin to enter a sleep-like state. We then perform the procedure as needed. The IV is removed from your arm and you are taken to one of our recovery rooms. You are given enough time to wake up so that you can leave the office. It is important that you have a friend or relative there who can bring you home from the appointment when needed. If you are interested in learning more about IV sedation, call our office today in Chandler AZ, and one of our helpful staff members will be happy to further assist you.

Dr Higgs at Aquila Dental

Why could IV Sedation be needed?

Dr. Rich Higgs and his team’s first goal is to provide a comfortable pain-free experience during any dental work. There are a few reasons why IV sedation might be the best option for you. You might be undergoing oral surgery or an incredibly complicated procedure and would rather be asleep for it. Likewise, we might recommend this sedative if you are unable to sit still or relax for treatment. IV sedation can take the trouble out of sitting for treatment, and you’ll find it’s easier for both our staff and yourself. For less severe cases we also offer Nitrous Oxide Oral Sedation

WHO IS A CANDIDATE FOR IV SEDATION?

Most patients coming into our office Chandler AZ are good candidates for IV sedation. We will review all health and medical history prior to suggesting any type of sedative. If you are unable to undergo sedation, it is important that you tell us this during your appointment. IV sedation can be used on both children and adult patients who may need it.

IV Sedation at Aquila Dental

What Happens during IV Sedation?

The process begins by sitting you comfortably in one of our operatories. We then place a small IV into your arm and deliver a safe, effective sedative into your system. Without about 15 minutes, you will begin to enter a sleep-like state. We then perform the procedure as needed. The IV is removed from your arm and you are taken to one of our recovery rooms. You are given enough time to wake up so that you can leave the office. It is important that you have a friend or relative there who can bring you home from the appointment when needed.

If you are interested in learning more about IV sedation, call our office today and one of our helpful staff members will be happy to further assist you.

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