WHO SHOULD CONSIDER IV SEDATION?

 

• Are you a person who keeps yourself away from dental care just because of your dental anxiety?

• Are you afraid of needles?

• Do you have a severe gag reflex during your dental appointments

• Do you prefer to get many fillings/ multiple extractions in one visit?

• Did you ever feel difficulty in getting numb with the needles?

• Are you planning to get your wisdom teeth extracted?

You are not alone! In fact, studies shows that a majority of adult patient population struggle with dental anxiety. IV sedation can help you alleviate your fears and make your dental experience pleasant.

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IS IT AFFORDABLE?

 

We at Forest Heights Family Dental want to make sure that none of our patients are kept away from opting the treatment because of financial concerns.

We provide IV sedation at a very affordable and competitive pricing in Alberta. We also offer payment plans for our patients who need help with the cost of treatment.

 

HOW DOES IT WORK?

 

• Iv sedation is much stronger than oral sedation and laughing gas.

• Medications that are injected directly to your bloodstream start acting instantly and will help you to relax deeply or even fall asleep.

• Most patients who are put under IV sedation don’t recall the procedure itself, hence less anxious for future appointments.

• Help patients sit through extractions or fillings without being worried about drillings sounds or pressure sensation while doing the procedure.

 

HOW TO PREPARE FOR IV SEDATION?

 

BEFORE

• Fast for 6-8 hours before treatment.

• Wear loose clothes.

• Alert the doctor regarding any changes in your medical history.

• Arrange a trusted family member/friend to pick you up after the IV sedation appointment.

 

DURING

• Your doctor will start an IV line on your hand and will give all the medications through the line.

• There will be a second sedation trained assistant whose duty is just to monitor your vitals throughout the appointment.

• The chair side dental assistant will help the dentist do the necessary treatment.

• The sedation team is a 3-member team with specific duties to ensure your comfort during the appointment.

 

AFTER

• Make sure you get a ride back home as you won't be able to drive after the sedation.

• Ensure you have someone to care for you for next 12 hours after the procedure and that they refer to our post-op care instructions which will be given to you in print before the procedure.

• Make sure you get plenty of rest and follow the post-op care instructions once you are out from the sedation.

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 If you have dental phobia, high dental anxiety or are just a little nervous, we would really like to help you. In order to take the first step and speak to someone in confidence Please call our office and ask for a FREE consult appointment with Dr. Dany regarding your anxiety. This will provide you  the opportunity to talk with someone who understands, cares and can help.