Choosing IV Sedation

CHOOSING IV SEDATION FOR YOUR NEXT DENTAL APPOINTMENT BENEFITS OF DENTAL SEDATION MINIMIZES fear in patients with dental anxiety ALLOWS the dentist to do more work in a single visit GOOD for patients with a sensitive gag reflex PROVIDES little to no memory of time spent in the dentist's chair SEDATION OPTIONS AT A GLANCE ORAL SEDATION A PILL STRENGTH REQUIRES iş taken before your of the sedative that you be driven to and from your appointment for determines how much sedation purposes of an effect the pill has appointment YOU'LL FEEL----► sleepy but able to respond to commands MAY produce side effects Such as nausea YOUR DENTIST cannot adjust the level of sedation during your appointment IV SEDATION ALL VITAL WORKS FASTER signs are monitored faster than an oral recovery time than during the procedure sedative so your with oral sedation busy schedule is less affected YOUR DENTIST can adjust the level of sedation during your appointment SEDATIVE is delivered intravenously ASKING FOR DENTAL SEDATION COMMUNICATE any fears or anxieties with your dentist as soon as possible SEDATION may be used during routine cleanings or more in-depth procedures )) TELL your dentist about any medication allergies you may have UNDERSTAND the benefits of the type of sedation your dentist offers RELAX and know that you'll have a healthier, more beautiful smile INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY CakEreek DENTAL CARE www.oakcreekdentalcolumbus.com Sources: http://www.oakcreekdental.com/ourservices/our-dental-services.html#383 http://www.sedationcare.com/iv-sedation-dentistry http://www.dentalfearcentral.org/help/sedation-dentistry/iv-sedation/ http://www.1800dentist.com/conscious-sedation/