Sedation Dentist Corpus Christi
Afraid of Dental Work? Let Us Help
If you’re anxious about dental work of any kind, you may be reluctant to seek periodontal treatment even if it’s necessary for protecting your oral health. Fortunately, our periodontal team can help put your fears to rest with sedation dentistry at our Corpus Christi periodontal office. We can keep you in a calm, highly relaxed state while Dr. Garcia gives your smile the care it deserves. Give us a call today to learn more about our dental sedation options and how they can improve your experience at South Texas Periodontics & Implants.
Why Choose South Texas Periodontics & Implants for Sedation Dentistry?
- Deep IV Sedation Available
- Friendly Periodontal Team
- Comfortable, Welcoming Specialty Dental Office
IV Sedation Dentistry
During a procedure that involves IV sedation, we will deliver the sedative directly into a vein in your arm. Soon after, you should start to experience complete relaxation of the body and an overall feeling of ease. You won’t actually be unconscious, but you’ll have minimal to no awareness of your surroundings; in fact, you likely won’t even remember what happened during your procedure. This type of sedation is ideal for anyone who suffers from severe dental anxiety or is planning to undergo a lengthy procedure.
IV Sedation FAQs
Is IV sedation safe?
Our dentists will only recommend IV sedation after thoroughly evaluating your oral health, medical history, and list of current medications to ensure that you can receive the treatment safely. While you are sedated, our team will carefully monitor your vitals such as blood pressure, oxygen levels, and heart rate to ensure that they remain at healthy levels.
Is IV sedation safe while pregnant?
The drugs administered during IV sedation may be passed to the fetus through the placenta. Using this treatment during the first trimester can lead to developmental complications, and receiving it during the third trimester may encourage premature labor. While IV sedation may be safest during the second trimester, it might be best to wait until after the pregnancy to receive dental procedures that require this treatment. If a treatment that requires sedation must be performed while a patient is pregnant, it will be best to use the most conservative method available.
Will I remember anything after dental sedation?
While you can expect to remain technically awake during IV sedation, you may have difficulty remembering the details of your procedure. This amnesiac effect can actually be beneficial for some patients with severe dental anxiety or phobias, as it may prevent them from developing unpleasant associations that can make it more difficult for them to receive necessary oral health treatments later.
What does IV sedation feel like?
IV sedation induces a deep state of relaxation that may make it difficult to speak and stay awake. In some cases, patients doze off during their procedure while receiving this treatment. Some patients also report a feeling of “heaviness” or that time seems to pass more quickly. However, you will be aware enough to respond to our dentist’s questions and instructions while you are sedated.
How long does IV sedation last?
While the strongest of IV sedation’s effects will mostly fade within hours after your procedure is over, you’ll probably still feel groggy and uncoordinated for the rest of the day. It will be necessary to arrange for a trusted individual to drive you home after your treatment and keep an eye on you while the sedative wears off.
Will I feel any pain with dental sedation?
IV sedation inhibits your body’s ability to register pain, so the greatest discomfort you should experience during the treatment will probably be a mild sense of pressure. Depending on the procedure you are receiving, our dentist may administer a local anesthetic to ensure that your mouth is numb throughout the process.