Oral surgery can feel overwhelming when you have dental anxiety. You may worry about pain, needles, or being aware of the procedure. Dental sedation in Greater New York, including IV sedation, can help you feel deeply relaxed while your oral surgeon provides the care you need.
Call us now at 212-918-1859 in New York or 201-877-5965 in Hoboken to make your appointment.
The key point: IV sedation can make oral surgery easier to face when fear has kept you from scheduling treatment.
What Is IV Sedation?
IV sedation uses medication given through a small tube placed in a vein. It begins working quickly because the medicine enters your bloodstream directly,
You become very relaxed and sleepy during your procedure. Many patients remember little about their treatment afterward.
Your oral surgery team monitors you throughout the appointment. They can also adjust the amount of medication as needed.
Why it matters: IV sedation gives your oral surgeon control over your level of sedation throughout the procedure.
Who May Benefit From IV Sedation?
IV sedation can be useful for people with moderate or severe dental anxiety. It may also be considered when an oral surgery procedure is complex or takes more time.
Your oral surgeon may discuss IV sedation if you:
- Have strong dental fear
- Feel anxious about oral surgery
- Have trouble sitting still for treatment
- Have a sensitive gag reflex
- Need a longer procedure
- Need several treatments during one visit
- Have avoided needed dental care because of fear
Dental sedation in Greater New York may help you move forward with treatment that once felt too stressful.
The goal: Reduce anxiety so you can receive important oral health care in a calmer setting.
What Happens During IV Sedation?
Your oral surgery team will review your health history before treatment. Tell them about medications, supplements, allergies, and health conditions.
When it is time for your procedure, a member of the team places the IV. Sedation medication is then given through it. You will become drowsy and relaxed. IV sedation does not replace local anesthetic, so your surgeon may also numb the treatment area.
Your breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, and other vital signs are monitored during treatment. The team continues watching you as you begin recovering from the sedation.
Which Procedures Can Use IV Sedation?
Your oral surgeon will decide whether IV sedation is appropriate for your health and treatment needs.
It may be used during procedures such as:
- Wisdom teeth removal
- Complex tooth extractions
- Dental implant placement
- Bone grafting
- Other oral surgery procedures
Not every patient needs IV sedation. Your surgeon can explain your choices and recommend an approach based on your procedure and level of anxiety.
How Do You Prepare for IV Sedation?
Follow the instructions from your oral surgery team closely. You may need to stop eating and drinking for a set amount of time before treatment.
You will also need to arrange for a responsible adult to drive you home. Plan to rest afterward and avoid driving or other activities until your surgeon says it is safe.
The bottom line: Dental sedation in Greater New York can make needed oral surgery feel less intimidating. IV sedation offers an option for patients who want help managing strong dental fear during treatment.
For an appointment with one of our oral surgeons, call us today at 212-918-1859 in New York or 201-877-5965 in Hoboken. Let's discuss IV sedation, and find out how it may help you feel more comfortable during oral surgery.