Sedation Dentistry

Do you start feeling anxiety at the mere mention of the word “dentist”? Does the thought of visiting a dental office cause you to have an anxiety attack? Have you neglected your dental health for years because of your fears? If you answered yes to any of these, you are definitely not alone! Most patients feel anxious and uneasy on some level during a dental visit. For some, however, an appointment is a highly stressful experience. So much so, that they avoid going to the dentist altogether. For particularly anxious patients, Toothville Family Dentistry has the answer for you! Sedation dentistry allows you to visit the dentist while remaining relaxed and calm.

Toothville Family Dentistry is here to help you relax through your next dental appointment. With the use of our sedation options, we’re confident that you’ll schedule what might very well be a long-overdue appointment.

Prior to IV sedation, patients will need to sign an informed consent form. They also must agree to follow all pre-operative instructions, which could include not eating or drinking for 8 hours prior to the procedure, depending on what type of sedation will be used.

An escort must accompany the patient to the office, remain on-site during the procedure, and bring the patient home. This escort should remain with the patient until the medication has completely worn off.

The medication will produce a sleepy, relaxing effect. Our staff will continuously monitor vital statistics, and the patient will not be left alone while under IV sedation. Patient safety is our primary concern.

Once the procedure is completed, the medication will be turned off, and the IV removed. Patients will remain on-site until they can stand and walk normally.