Sedation Dentistry

INTRAVENOUS (IV) SEDATION
What is IV Sedation that we provide at Caneland Dental?

IV sedation involves giving you an injection of sedative drugs through a cannula into a vein in the arm or hand. These sedative drugs make you very relaxed, sleepy and comfortable.

IV sedation in dentistry helps you relax if you are anxious or you require more complex dental procedures like wisdom teeth extraction or implant surgeries.

With IV sedation, we can put you in a dream-like state during your procedure, allowing us to complete our work while you feel minimal discomfort with no anxiety.

Who can benefit from IV sedation? 

Patients with dental anxiety

Dental anxiety varies among individuals ranging from minimal fear to severe anxiety. Past negative experiences at the dentist can trigger anxiety, hindering cooperation during procedures. This prevents many people from receiving dental care that they absolutely need. IV sedation offers relief by inducing a relaxed state, ensuring comfort throughout the treatment, with some patients even experiencing partial or total memory loss of the procedure.

Patients with special needs 

IV sedation is beneficial for patients who struggle to remain still during dental procedures. Individuals with special needs or certain disabilities that affect their ability to sit still for extended periods can benefit from sedation dentistry.

Patients requiring long and complicated dental procedures

For some patients, having lengthy dental appointments or complicated surgical procedures like wisdom teeth extraction can be uncomfortable. IV sedation offers a relaxing and comfortable alternative for such treatments, ensuring a more pleasant experience overall.

Patients with gag reflex

Certain patients suffer from gag reflex. This can be triggered during dental treatments, potentially slowing down or even stopping the procedure. IV sedation reduces the reflex, allowing for uninterrupted treatment as the patient remains relaxed.

Which dental procedures can be done under IV sedation?

Any dental procedure can be done under IV sedation as long as the procedure doesn’t exceed two hours. Dental treatments under IV sedation can range from simple checkups and cleans to more complicated surgical procedures like wisdom teeth extraction and implants.

If IV sedation is not suitable, what are the alternatives? 

If for any reason IV sedation is not suitable for you, at Caneland Dental we have other alternatives:

1. Nitrous Oxide or Happy gas
2. General anesthetic in a hospital setting

During your sedation consultation appointment you will have the opportunity to discuss and ask questions about IV sedation and other alternative modes of treatment.