Decrease Anxiety With IV Sedation Dentistry in Calgary

When compared to oral sedation and nitrous oxide sedation techniques, IV sedation often produces a deeper state of calmness, tranquility, and comfort. As a fast-acting form of sedation, patients can begin to feel relaxed within a matter of minutes of the sedatives being administered.

 

In offering IV sedation dentistry to Calgary patients, Dr. Sandhu and the staff of Forest Lawn Dental Centre aim to make your visit as pleasant as possible, while also ensuring a successful procedure. Patients who do fine with needles often prefer IV sedation as the results are faster, more predictable, and the amount of sedative being administered can be adjusted during the course of the procedure. As IV sedation allows for deeper sedation, it is often used for lengthy procedures that would otherwise require multiple visits.

 

Unlike general anesthesia, you will remain awake while you are being treated with IV sedation. “Conscious sedation” is typically the preferred method of sedation, as it is safer than general anesthesia and does not require outside support for basic life functions such as breathing and controlling heart rate.