Dentist - Gainesville
7521 Virginia Oaks Drive
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 754-7151

Facts About Sedation Dentistry

1. It Really Works! You really can relax through your entire dental appointment.
2. It Is Safe!! And you have options! You can either choose to take a small pill prior to treatment, no intra-venous tubes or needles OR have gentle IV Sedation provided by our board certified anesthesiologist right in our office.
3. You will have little or no memory of the experience. You won't remember any sounds or smells.
4. If you opt for the oral sedation you can relax for up to five to six hours after taking the pill. The time you are relaxing will vary depending on your needed treatment. Should you choose IV Sedation, you will be brought back up to a conscious level much more quickly.
5. Complex dental treatments that often require six to eight appointments, can be done in as little as one! All while you relax comfortably under quiet supervision.
6. People who have difficulty getting numb do not experience that problem when relaxed.
7. Sedation dentistry is a safe way to reduce the fatigue of extended dental treatment often requiring several visits.

Common Questions

Will I feel any pain?
 No. You will feel nothing!

Will I be unconscious?
 With oral conscious sedation you are in a deeply relaxed state, you are responsive. With IV Sedation, yes, you will be unconscious.

Will I be monitored?
 Yes, one of our team and/or our board certified anesthesiologist is always with you and your vital signs are monitored during the entire visit. You are never alone.

How long will I be relaxing?
 Depending on your needs, from two to six hours.

Will someone need to accompany me?
 Yes, due to the sedative effects of the medication, you will need someone to drive you to our office and home again.

Who Is a Candidate For Conscious or IV Sedation?

People who have . . .
 - high fear
- had traumatic dental experiences
- difficulty getting numb
- a bad gag reflex
- very sensitive teeth
- limited time to complete their dental care
- complex dental problems

People who . . .
 - hate needles and shots!
- hate the noises, smells and tastes associated with dental care
- are afraid or embarrassed about their teeth

 

 

 

 

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