Dental fears are common in both adults and children, and for some, they can be quite severe. In fact, five to eight percent of the population avoids having necessary dental work done, primarily out of anxiety. To help you get the treatment you need, in spite of dental fears, many dentists offer IV sedation to keep you calm during your procedure.

With this simple solution, you can get the health benefits of dental treatments without the associated anxiety. IV sedation is administered via a constant drip which will keep you relaxed. This type of sedation allows you to slip in and out of sleep in a “twilight” state, while being virtually unaware of the dental work that is being performed. This effect is powerful enough to overcome the stress of even the most feared dental procedures, such as root canals.

Sedation also allows dentists to complete extensive dental work much more quickly than they might without the drip. What would otherwise take several procedures is easily performed in one session. For those with extreme anxiety, this quick approach can help minimize the time spent feeling apprehensive over dental visits.

Once your treatment is over, the effect of IV sedation will wear off quickly without the constant drip of the sedative. You may also be given a second medication to help return you to full alertness faster.
 

If you think you may benefit from IV sedation, look no further than Larry G. Hubbard, DDS of Statesboro, GA. This practice offers a range of general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry procedures that are executed with the utmost care and compassion. If you believe you may need dental work done, call Dr. Hubbard's office today at (912) 764-9891 to ask about your options. For more information on the services they offer, visit them online.