IV Sedation Dentist West Vancouver

Experience Dentistry Without the Stress

What is IV Sedation ( Moderate sedation)?

For some very anxious patients we can provide IV Sedation. This also knows as Moderate Conscious Sedation can be used by IV Sedation Dentist with specialized training and special certification. With this type of sedation, medications are administered through an IV. The greatest advantage of IV Sedation is that the patient can be made more comfortable as required. This is completely different than general anesthesia, and patient can breath on their own and can respond to verbal stimuli.
The greatest advantage of this technique is, patient may not recall and remember the dental procedure. We can administer several medication depending on the dental procedure and level of the patient anxiety. The most common medications are Midazolam, Diazepam, and fentanyl. Before the sedation we carefully asses every patient and document their weight, airway, allergies , medical and dental conditions. Then we slowly administer those medication till desired level of sedation and relaxation is achieved.

Serene Dentistry, Monitored Safety

Sedative medication helps relax patients by slowing the action of the central nervous system. People remain aware of their surroundings, but are less responsive to external stimuli Like the sound of the drill or the smell of materials.
We do check the patient vital signs with automated patient monitors for Blood pressure, Blood oxygen level through out the dental treatment. Sedation Dentistry, sometimes called Relaxation Dentistry, refers to the way dentists manage Pain and Anxiety during dental appointments.

Anxiety-Free Dental Care

There is a broad spectrum of anxiety, and for that reason, the management of phobia varies. It could be as simple as reassurance, topical freezing gel application, or in severe cases, IV sedation or general anesthesia.
We recommend regular check-ups and cleanings to prevent the need for sedation and more complex treatments in the future. Even if you think you have many cavities, you should not be embarrassed about your problems since this is a very common issue.

Visit West Van Family Dental for stress-free dental care.