IV Sedation Dentistry In Austin, Texas

IV sedation dentistry, also known as general anesthesia, is administered through an IV that’s placed in your arm. During the entire dental procedure, your vital signs are monitored, including oxygen levels, heart rate, and pulse.

Typically, IV sedation dentistry is used for complex restorative work or dental surgery (such as tooth extractions).

With this type of sedation dentistry, you’ll need someone to pick you up from the dental office and stay with you for 2-4 hours as the sedative effects of the drug wear off.

IV sedation dentistry is typically used for patients who:

-are severely afraid of the dentist

-have an overactive gag reflex

-have a physical disability that makes receiving dental treatment difficulty

-have trouble getting completely numb

-need oral surgery (such as root canals, gum disease treatment, or extractions)

-have no tolerance for discomfort or pain

Sedation dentistry, offered by experienced dentists, is available in: Austin, Pflugerville, Lakeway, Barton Creek, Hutto, Leander, Westlake, Buda, Cedar Park, Manor, and Round Rock, Texas.