IV Sedation for Dental Anxiety

Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania wants all patients to feel comfortable and ready for any surgical procedure.  Since we perform a range of services we use a range of anesthesia, from local anesthetic shots and nitrous oxide to IV sedation.  IV sedation is typical for some procedures but is also available for patients with a strong dental anxiety.

This type of sedation is administered through an IV to the bloodstream, so it sets in fairly quickly.  The patient will feel very relaxed, fall asleep, and not remember any of the procedure.  A patient cannot drive after receiving IV sedation for a procedure and should plan their transportation.  We are happy to offer IV sedation to help ease nervous patients and make procedures go by quickly, because taking care of your oral health should not be stopped by anxiety!

To learn more about IV sedation and other forms of anesthesia, visit www.oralsurgerypa.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania located in Philadelphia, call 215-463-4141.

IV Sedation

The idea of going to the dentist for a procedure brings on feelings of fear or anxiety in some people, but there are options to ease the anxiety. Between 5% and 8% of Americans avoid going to the dentist due to dental phobia.  At Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania, we are offering an extremely practical solution to rid you of your dental phobia through patient sedation. Our practice offers a safe environment of skilled staff members who are able to comfort patients through various sedation methods.

 

We utilize IV sedation for patients that suffer from moderate to severe anxiety. The medication is administered through your blood stream and sets in very quickly. You will feel as though you are in a heavily relaxed state and in some cases, patients will not remember their procedure. One of the best things about IV sedation is the fact that it makes your appointment seem much faster. This will allow you to have multiple procedures completed in just one sitting. IV sedation also allows us to monitor and adjust your dosage throughout the procedure to ensure for maximum comfort.

 

Next time you come into Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania for an appointment with one of our skilled team members, make sure to ask about sedation and how it can help you through your dental procedures.