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IV sedation in Nashua, NH | Implants and Root Canals

IV sedation in Nashua, NH

IV sedation brings you into a deeply relaxed state during dental treatment, so you can get the care you need without fear. Many patients remember little of the procedure afterward.

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What IV sedation feels like

With IV sedation, medication is delivered through a small IV line, usually in your arm or hand. It takes effect within moments. You'll feel deeply relaxed and drowsy. You stay able to breathe on your own and respond, but most patients drift through treatment and recall very little afterward. Because the medication is given continuously, the level of sedation can be adjusted precisely throughout your appointment. Local anesthetic is still used to keep the treatment area numb.

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Who may benefit

IV sedation can help patients with moderate to severe dental anxiety and those with a strong gag reflex. It also helps people who have trouble getting numb or who have avoided care for years because of fear or a bad past experience. It's often used for longer or more complex procedures, such as implant surgery, wisdom teeth removal, multiple extractions, and full-mouth treatment. It can let more work be completed in fewer visits. We provide IV sedation together with Sedation Dentists of New England, right next door at 115A Daniel Webster Hwy.

Safety and preparation

Before sedation, we review your medical history, medications, and any health conditions, and may consult your physician. During treatment, your heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and oxygen levels are monitored continuously. You'll receive clear instructions before your visit, which usually include not eating or drinking for several hours beforehand. You'll need a responsible adult to drive you home and stay with you for a few hours afterward.

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Frequently asked questions

No. IV sedation is typically moderate or "conscious" sedation. You aren't fully unconscious and can breathe on your own and respond, though you'll feel very relaxed and may remember little. General anesthesia makes you fully unconscious and is usually used for more extensive surgery, often in a hospital.
You'll rest in the office until you're alert enough to leave. Most patients feel drowsy for the rest of the day and should not drive, operate machinery, make important decisions, or return to work until the next day. You'll feel back to normal after a good night's sleep.
Most healthy adults are good candidates. Some medical conditions, medications, or pregnancy may require extra precautions or a different approach. That's why we review your health history carefully beforehand. We'll recommend the safest way to keep you comfortable, whether that's IV sedation, nitrous oxide, or another option.

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