IV Sedation for Extractions
Relax and Feel Comfortable During Your Tooth Extraction

IV (intravenous) sedation is a form of conscious sedation where a sedative drug is administered through a vein, allowing it to take effect quickly. With IV sedation, you remain awake and able to respond to your dentist, but you will feel deeply relaxed and may not remember much of the procedure.

IV sedation is carefully monitored throughout the procedure to ensure your safety, and its effects wear off gradually after the procedure, leaving you feeling calm and relaxed.

IV sedation offers numerous benefits, especially for patients who are nervous about dental procedures or those undergoing more complex extractions:

• Deep Relaxation
  IV sedation allows you to feel calm and relaxed during the procedure, reducing anxiety and stress. Many patients feel as though time passes quickly and they remember little about the extraction.
• Minimal Awareness of the Procedure
  While you’ll remain conscious and able to communicate with your dentist, IV sedation reduces your awareness of what’s happening, making it feel like the procedure is over in no time.
• Quick Onset and Adjustable Dosage
  Because IV sedation is administered directly into the bloodstream, it takes effect quickly, and the dosage can be easily adjusted to ensure you stay comfortable throughout the entire procedure.
• Ideal for Complex Extractions
  If you’re undergoing a complex extraction, such as removing impacted wisdom teeth or multiple tooth extractions, IV sedation ensures you remain relaxed and comfortable throughout the longer procedure.
• Reduces Gag Reflex and Sensitivity
  For patients with a strong gag reflex or who are sensitive to dental instruments, IV sedation can help reduce these reactions, making the procedure smoother and more comfortable.

IV sedation is administered through a small needle inserted into a vein, usually in the arm or hand. The sedative begins to take effect almost immediately, and you will quickly feel calm and relaxed.

1. Pre-Sedation Evaluation
   Before your procedure, our team will review your medical history and ensure that IV sedation is the right choice for you. We’ll explain the process in detail and answer any questions you may have.
2. Administration of IV Sedation
   On the day of your extraction, we’ll carefully administer the IV sedative. You’ll begin to feel its relaxing effects within minutes. Throughout the procedure, we’ll monitor your vital signs, including your heart rate and oxygen levels, to ensure your safety.
3. The Extraction Procedure
   While under IV sedation, you’ll remain awake but deeply relaxed. Many patients report feeling like they’re in a dream-like state and don’t remember much of the procedure afterward. The extraction will proceed smoothly, and you won’t feel any pain.
4. Post-Sedation Recovery
   After your extraction, the effects of IV sedation will begin to wear off gradually. You’ll feel groggy, so it’s important to arrange for someone to drive you home after the procedure. Full recovery from sedation typically takes a few hours.

IV sedation is an excellent option for patients who:

• Experience dental anxiety or fear about undergoing an extraction.
• Are undergoing complex or lengthy extractions, such as impacted teeth or multiple extractions.
• Have a strong gag reflex or sensitivity to dental procedures.
• Prefer to be less aware of the procedure while still being awake.

Before your procedure, we’ll review your medical history and discuss your sedation options to ensure IV sedation is the right choice for you. Our priority is your comfort, and we’re here to make sure your experience is as stress-free as possible.

Your safety is our top priority at Newtown Dental. Throughout the entire procedure, we closely monitor your vital signs, including your heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels, to ensure that everything remains stable. IV sedation is administered by experienced dental professionals, and the dosage is carefully adjusted to keep you relaxed and comfortable.