1. What are the benefits of IV Sedation?
   With sedation dentistry you can receive the treatment you need while you sit back and relax in a dream-like-state, often waking up with no recollection of the procedure. The bonus being that you are able to consolidate all of your treatments into one or two appointments, limiting the time and inconvenience that may be caused.
   
   
   
2. What are the benefits of IV Sedation?
   With sedation dentistry you can receive the treatment you need while you sit back and relax in a dream-like-state, often waking up with no recollection of the procedure. The bonus being that you are able to consolidate all of your treatments into one or two appointments, limiting the time and inconvenience that may be caused.
   
   
   
3. Who is an ideal candidate for Sedation Dentistry?
   Sedation could be perfect for you if you suffer from any of the following:
   
   - Limited time to complete dental work
   - Difficulty getting numb
   - Sensitive teeth
   - Complex dental issues
   - Dental anxiety traumatic dental experiences
   - Dental phobias
   - Fear of needles
   - Difficulty controlling movement
   - Patients who suffer from acute or chronic jaw soreness
   - Patients who have a gag reflex
   - Patients with physical limitations such as back or neck problems.
   
   
   
4. What does it feel like?
   Such terms as ‘sleep dentistry’ and ‘twilight dentistry’ are a little misleading as you will be awake for the procedure. However, you will be in a state of extreme relaxation; while still being able to understand and respond to the Dentist. Also the drugs that are used often induce partial or total amnesia, so even if you are awake it is likely that you will forget the procedure once it is over. Many people say that it is as if time is passing at a rapid rate and after the procedure it will appear that you were actually asleep the whole time.
   
   
5. How safe is Sedation Dentistry?
   Sedation Dentistry is very safe. Statistics show that it is even safer than using local anaesthetics. There has never been a report of a serious adverse incident with Sedation Dentistry. This is because a monitor is used to measure all of the patient’s vitals during and after the sedation.
   
   
   
6. What is the cost of IV Sedation?
   The fee for sedation is based on the length of the appointment necessary for the treatment required. We will go through with you in detail the expected time the procedure will take, and advise you on the cost of your procedure.

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