Our office administers IV moderate sedation, also called conscious or twilight sedation, which allows us to carefully maintain a relaxed state during the patient’s dental treatment. IV sedation helps patients feel relaxed and comfortable throughout their dental procedure and can also provide temporary pain relief.
What to Expect
While patients who receive IV sedation are typically conscious and able to respond to verbal cues from the medical team, they are likely to feel drowsy and may have limited memory of the procedure. In many cases, patients will experience mild amnesia, where they do not remember much or any of the procedures. That’s completely normal and to be expected.
However, it is important to note that while IV sedation can help to reduce anxiety and discomfort during a procedure, some patients still feel sensations or discomfort, particularly if the procedure involves the manipulation of sensitive tissues or structures. But we will do our best to make you feel as comfortable as possible from start to finish.
Your Comfort Is Our Priority
It is our goal to ensure that the IV moderate sedation will provide you with a comfortable and stress-free experience. As with all sedation, please ensure you have a trusted adult to escort you home after the procedure.
If you want to learn more about sedation dentistry in Chesterfield, contact Clarkson Dental Group to learn more.