IV Sedation
Ease Anxiety With Comfortable Dentistry
Feel More at Ease With IV Sedation in Virginia Beach
If you're anxious about oral surgery or undergoing an involved procedure, sedation can make treatment more manageable. IV sedation in Virginia Beach delivers medication directly into the bloodstream, so you can enter a deeply relaxed state while receiving surgical care.
IV sedation is an important part of treatment at Eastern Virginia OMS. Our oral and maxillofacial surgeons have advanced anesthesia training and regularly provide intravenous sedation in the office. It's particularly beneficial if you have difficulty tolerating a procedure with local anesthesia alone or you require longer, more complex surgical treatment.
Throughout the procedure, the surgical team monitors you while administering sedation. The medication can also be adjusted as necessary based on individual needs and response. Schedule a consultation at Eastern Virginia OMS to discuss your procedure, medical history, and appropriate anesthesia options.
Sedation Gives You Greater Confidence for Oral Surgery
IV sedation works quickly because medication is administered directly into a vein. You generally become very relaxed and drowsy, with reduced awareness of the procedure. You may also have little memory of your treatment afterward.
Before surgery, we'll review your medical history, medications, and other relevant health information to determine whether IV sedation is appropriate. You'll also receive specific pre-operative instructions.
Dental sedation may be incorporated into wisdom teeth removal, dental implant placement, extractions, bone grafting, and other oral and maxillofacial procedures. After surgery, plan to rest while the medication's effects continue to wear off and follow all activity restrictions and post-operative directions provided by your surgical team.
Talk with Eastern Virginia OMS about whether IV sedation in Virginia Beach is appropriate for your upcoming oral surgery.
Ease Surgical Anxiety
If you're apprehensive about oral surgery, sedation will help you enter a calmer, deeply relaxed state during treatment.
Receive Adjustable Sedation
Medication is delivered intravenously, so the surgical team can adjust sedation during the procedure based on your response.
Reduce Procedure Awareness
You'll typically experience limited awareness during IV sedation. Many patients remember little about their procedure afterward.
Manage Involved Procedures
Sedation can make lengthy or complex surgical treatment more manageable if you struggle with local anesthesia alone.
Remain Carefully Monitored
Your surgical team monitors you throughout treatment while IV sedation is administered.
Frequently Asked Questions About IV Sedation
Q What is IV sedation?
IV sedation is an anesthesia technique that delivers sedative medication directly into the bloodstream through an intravenous line. The medication takes effect quickly and creates a deeply relaxed, drowsy state during treatment. The level of sedation can be adjusted during the procedure according to the patient's needs and response.
Q Will I be awake during IV sedation?
Patients receiving IV sedation are typically deeply relaxed and drowsy, but IV sedation does not mean they are completely unconscious. A patient may still be able to respond to instructions while having limited awareness of the procedure. The exact experience varies depending on the medications, sedation level, and individual response.
Q Will I remember my oral surgery after IV sedation?
Many patients have limited or little memory of their procedure after receiving IV sedation. However, the degree of amnesia varies from person to person and according to the medications administered. The primary purpose of sedation is to help create a relaxed, manageable treatment experience rather than guarantee that no memories will remain.
Q How is IV sedation monitored during oral surgery?
Patients are monitored throughout the procedure while IV sedation is administered. The surgical team observes important physiological functions and the patient's response to medication. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons receive advanced anesthesia training as part of their specialty education, preparing them to administer and monitor anesthesia in appropriate surgical settings.
Q Who might benefit from IV sedation?
IV sedation may be appropriate for patients with significant anxiety about oral surgery, difficulty tolerating procedures with local anesthesia alone, or a need for longer or more complex treatment. Medical history, medications, the planned surgery, and other individual factors are considered before determining whether IV sedation is appropriate.
Q How should I prepare for IV sedation?
Follow the pre-operative instructions from your surgical team exactly before receiving IV sedation. Patients may be instructed not to eat or drink for a specified period before anesthesia and may receive directions regarding regular medications. A responsible adult must also be available to accompany the patient and provide transportation home after the procedure.
Q Can I drive myself home after receiving IV sedation?
Patients receiving IV sedation need a responsible adult to drive them home after surgery. Sedative medications can continue to affect alertness, coordination, judgment, and reflexes after the procedure is finished. Patients should also follow the provided restrictions regarding driving, operating machinery, and other activities during recovery.
Q What oral surgery procedures can be performed with IV sedation?
IV sedation may be used with wisdom teeth removal, dental implant placement, tooth extractions, bone grafting, and many other oral and maxillofacial procedures. It can be especially useful for involved treatment or patients who have difficulty tolerating surgery under local anesthesia alone. The anesthesia plan is determined individually for each patient.
