IV sedation is a controlled method of conscious sedation delivered directly into your bloodstream through a small IV line. Unlike general anesthesia, you remain awake and able to respond to commands, but you’ll feel deeply relaxed and calm. Many patients don’t remember much about their procedure afterward, making the experience much easier to handle.
Our qualified specialists carefully administer the medication and continuously monitor your vital signs throughout your appointment. This close monitoring allows us to adjust the sedation level as needed to keep you comfortable and safe from start to finish. You’ll feel relaxed, pain-free, and at ease while our team takes care of the rest.
Your safety is our highest priority. We follow strict protocols and use advanced monitoring equipment to track your heart rate, oxygen levels, and blood pressure during the procedure. Our team is trained in sedation dentistry and emergency response, ensuring you receive the highest standard of care in a secure environment.
If you’ve avoided the dentist due to anxiety or fear, IV sedation can help you feel calm and relaxed, making treatment manageable and stress-free.
For longer treatments or multiple procedures in one visit, sedation helps you stay comfortable throughout, reducing the number of appointments needed.
Patients who have difficulty with numbness or sensitive gag reflexes find that IV sedation eases discomfort and makes dental care much easier.
If you’re scheduled for any of these procedures and feel nervous or uncomfortable, IV sedation can help make your visit easier. Our team will walk you through the process, answer your questions, and support you every step of the way.
We monitor your sedation level throughout the surgery, ensuring your safety and comfort from start to finish. With IV sedation, many patients find that the procedure feels quicker and less stressful, and often have little or no memory of the experience afterward.
We’ve created a relaxed, welcoming space with little touches that help you feel at ease every time you visit.
Need care on short notice or outside typical hours? We offer flexible scheduling and same-day emergency visits to fit your life.
Whether you’re a little nervous or need a deeper calm, we tailor sedation options to keep you comfortable and stress-free.
We offer simple, flexible financing so you can get the care you need without any added stress about payments.
We recommend to fast 8 hours before procedure and we require a driver to drive you home.
We provide a full range of sedation options—including nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation—all conveniently administered by our own dentist in our office. This unique approach helps keep your care affordable and flexible. As a fun fact, fewer than 5% of general dentists in the US offer IV sedation, making our practice stand out.
Yes, you'll need a responsible adult to drive you home and stay with you for several hours after the procedure.
Coverage varies by provider. Our team will help verify your benefits and discuss financing options available through CareCredit.
We can perform most dental procedures under IV sedation, including extractions, implants, and complex restorative work.
Need to fast 8 hours before procedure. We'll provide detailed instructions during your consultation.
We recommend taking the rest of the day off after IV sedation. Most patients can return to normal activities the following day.
No, you'll feel deeply relaxed and comfortable throughout your treatment. Most patients have little to no memory of the procedure.
Yes, IV sedation is very safe when administered by qualified professionals like our team at Aster Smiles. We continuously monitor your vital signs throughout the procedure.
The effects of IV sedation typically wear off within 24 hours, though you may feel drowsy for several hours after your procedure.
