Intravenous Sedation for nervous patients
What is IV Sedation?
If dental treatment makes you feel anxious or overwhelmed, IV sedation could be the gentle support you need to feel calm and in control.
IV (intravenous) sedation involves administering a carefully measured sedative through a tiny tube (cannula) in your arm or hand.
You’ll feel deeply relaxed—some patients even say it feels like dreaming, and most don’t remember the procedure afterward (retrograde amnesia), which can be a welcome relief.
- You remain awake but comfortable and drowsy
- You can respond to your dentist, but you’ll feel at ease
- You'll feel time pass quickly, with little or no memory of the treatment
- A trusted companion will need to accompany you home afterward
This safe and proven technique is ideal for anyone who finds dental visits stressful, or who is undergoing longer or more complex procedures.