Performing IV Sedation Dentistry at Our Office in Sun City, AZ
If you’re scared to go to the dentist, you’re not alone. Although dental treatment is harmless—and actually offers many benefits—dental anxiety is a very real problem affecting a significant portion of the population.
Luckily, there are numerous options available to individuals with dental anxiety, including intravenous (IV) sedation dentistry. Burns Dentistry proudly offers IV sedation—along with nitrous oxide sedation and oral conscious sedation—at our office in Sun City, Arizona.
What to Expect With Dental IV Sedation
If this will be your first time undergoing IV sedation, you may be wondering how it works and what the process entails. When you arrive for your appointment, your dentist will insert a thin needle into a vein in your hand or arm. Once the IV is connected, your dentist will use it to administer a sedative directly into your bloodstream. Many people fall asleep while receiving IV sedation, but even if you remain conscious, you’ll experience a feeling of deep relaxation. You’ll likely feel groggy afterward, so you should take the rest of the day off from school or work and arrange to have a friend or family member drive you home.
Speak to an IV Sedation Dentist
If you think IV sedation dentistry might help ease your dental anxiety, contact Burns Dentistry today. We’ll be happy to arrange a time for you to visit our Sun City, AZ, office for a free initial consultation. When you do, we’ll speak with you about your treatment goals, tell you more about the various dental sedation options we have available, and recommend the one that’s most appropriate for your specific needs.
