Trust us, we’re dentists, and we know that going to the clinic can be stressful. But those anxious days of not knowing what to expect when you get in the chair are now mitigated by modern medical advancements, including the use of intravenous sedation, or “IV sedation”.

Yes, your IV sedation dentist has the remedy to those fearful times, a solution that greatly reduces any pain otherwise felt in a dental surgery.

Let’s take a look at some of the outstanding benefits of using this technique below:

1. It helps you achieve a deep state of relaxation

This solution is renowned for the fantastic state of relaxation it creates. If you feel even the slightest hint of anxiety when heading to the clinic, this will help ease your anxiety whilst eliminating the pain for a suffer-free surgery. What’s more, it actually provides a much deeper state of relaxation than other, more outdated solutions, helping you reach a state of semi-consciousness that further eases you into sleep as the surgery progresses - you will only wake upon surgery completion, too.

2. It achieves rapid results

One of the most imperative aspects of this solution is how quickly it gets the job done. Unlike oral methods, there is absolutely no need to wait a full hour for this solution to get to work. What’s more, there is absolutely no need for you to take any pills or anything else before you go in for your procedure. The solution takes effect after just a few seconds, with the anaesthetic provided a few seconds after the solution is in position. The anaesthetic then moves to the brain and deeply relaxes you, alleviating the anxieties you may have had prior to the treatment.

3. It is far safer than general anaesthesia

In contrast to general anaesthesia, you don't have to be completely unconscious when the solution is applied. Instead, you will stay in a semi-conscious state, making it far safer than alternative forms such as general anaesthesia, especially as you are semi-conscious and can communicate any discomfort they may experience while the surgery is performed. This simply cannot be said for if you were supplied with a general anaesthesia as you cannot communicate any feelings of pain to your dental professional.

4. Recovery after the procedure

Once the procedure is completed, you might feel a little tired or groggy. This may include a minor headache or nauseous feelings. However, this is a very small drawback in comparison with the harsh feelings of pain that could otherwise occur during a tougher dental procedure.

Your vital signs including your blood pressure, pulse and oxygen levels are monitored throughout the recovery process, and this process may take upwards of an hour to clear you to return home with a designated driver. You won’t have any memory of the procedure, making it by far the ultimate method of pain mitigation for people who have a true fear of the dental chair.

Finally, those who receive this solution from their experienced IV sedation dentist generally recover quickly from their procedure. This is in sharp contrast to general anaesthesia, which can take quite some time to wear off and thus render you disoriented for quite some time. As aforementioned, you should still experience some grogginess post-treatment, but this should wear off in due course and allow you to get home with the assistance of a friend or loved one.

As you can see, this treatment method is designed to make those frightened feelings of visiting the dentist an absolute thing of the past!