Dental Sedation (Oral & IV)

If you are anxious about visiting the dentist or avoid it altogether – because you worry about experiencing pain and discomfort, Dental sedation may be for you.

Sedation is designed to help you relax during your treatment. We offer Intravenous and Oral sedation to our patients. Intravenous sedation is a technique whereby an anti-anxiety drug is injected into a patient’s bloodstream, either in the back of your hand or in your arm.

In oral sedation, patients are given an anti-anxiety drug orally. While sedated, you may remain conscious during treatment and may be able to understand and respond to verbal commands.

However, you will not remember much about your treatment because the sedation induces a state of deep relaxation. Our dentists and nurses are specially trained to deliver these types of sedation and will make sure you are safe and comfortable at all times during your visit.

Need to Know

Appointments

Duration

Recovery Time

Benefits

Symptoms/Conditions

Before Appointment

Sedation will make your dental treatment an enjoyable experience. It is suitable for most people, but if you are not in good health or taking medication, please tell us so the sedation can be modified to suit your needs.
You will have to update your health questionnaire.
You must have an escort To and From our office, someone who can spend the rest of the day with you. If you arrive at our office unescorted, we will not be able to perform the sedation.
Do not eat or drink anything for at least six hours preceding your appointment.
Wear loose-fitting clothing with sleeves that can be drawn up past the elbow and wear low heeled shoes. Remove contact lenses.
Visit the restroom before your appointment.
You must not consume alcohol 24 hours before or after sedation.

After Appointment

Related Doctors

Dr Allen Hung

Dentist

Fees

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of IV sedation?

IV sedation is the most customizable form of conscious sedation. It’s designed to help you relax during your procedure. If you have difficulty sitting still, are highly anxious, or have a sensitive gag reflex, IV sedation can remove these barriers so you can receive necessary dental treatment.

What is the difference between oral and IV sedation?

Oral sedation uses pills that are swallowed on an empty stomach, IV or (intravenous sedation) drugs are administered directly through the patient’s IV line and results in an immediate response and well controlled sedation.

Will I remember my sedation procedure?

Most patients have no memory of their procedure when they receive IV sedation. Though this is a conscious form of sedation, you’ll most likely “sleep” through your appointment. You’ll be able to respond to touch and any verbal commands, though you’ll be in a deeply relaxed state.

What types of medications are used in conscious sedation?

A prescription anti-anxiety drug is used for both oral and IV sedation.

When is IV sedation used?

IV sedation may be recommended in a variety of circumstances. It can be needed for patients that are severely anxious or fearful of the dentist and need more than oral sedation to help them relax. IV sedation is most commonly used for patients who are undergoing a more complex or lengthy dental procedure, such as dental implants, extraction, root canal treatment or a full mouth reconstruction.

Ponsonby Accident & Emergency Dental