Feeling fearful about visiting the dentist? You're not alone! Many people feel this way, and that's why, at Lifetime Dental, we offer several options for dental sedation that help patients get the treatment they need, regardless of their level of anxiety.
Today, we're going to discuss intravenous (IV) sedation, which offers the highest level of comfort and relaxation, as if you were sleeping throughout your procedure. If you need multiple procedures to restore your dental health, intravenous (IV) sedation may be the solution you need. Here's what you should know.
What Is IV Sedation?
During IV sedation, a highly skilled anaesthetist delivers medication directly to you intravenously. They monitor your vital signs and heart rate throughout the entire process. Delivering medication intravenously also ensures that the anaesthetist can adjust the medication levels to ensure your comfort throughout the procedures.
IV sedation is the deepest level of relaxation we offer, and it's ideal for patients in these situations:
- Those with severe dental fear or anxiety
- Those with several complex procedures they'd like to complete during one visit
- Those with mental, emotional, or physical special needs
- Those with a bad gag reflex
- Those who are unable to sit comfortably for long periods of time
Understanding the Benefits of Sedation Dentistry
Feeling anxious about visiting the dentist may keep you from getting the routine dental care you need. This can lead to an uncomfortable cycle of only showing up when there's a problem, which then causes more anxiety about complex dental treatments that are then needed to restore your smile.
At Lifetime Dental, we help you stop the cycle with options for sedation dentistry that make it comfortable for you to complete your dental care, whether you need a simple filling or you're facing something more complex like oral surgery.
You can talk with a team member on (03) 9510 1644 if you have additional questions about sedation dentistry in Prahran.
