There are many times in which patients may need to undergo IV sedation at the practice of Dr. Andrew Spath, DDS. IV sedation is a type of anesthesia that will make a patient fall asleep, though they are breathing on their own. Reasons Dr. Andrew Spath, DDS may suggest IV sedation include:
- Long procedures which may require extensive dental work
- Patient with anxiety
- Specific medical conditions which may make anesthetics necessary
- Patients looking to make dental care as easy as possible
IV sedation is continuously administered to the patient throughout the procedure. Once the procedure is completed, the anesthetics are no longer given and the patient wakes up refreshed and ready for their day!
Many patients ask if IV sedation is safe. Thanks to the assistance of quality, experienced anesthesiologist, Dr. Avery C. Mittman, procedures during which patients undergo IV sedation are done with constant monitoring with our state-of-the-art monitoring devices. This ensures our patients are receiving the proper dosage for their procedure and experience little to no side effects from the medication.
Although patients awaken and feel refreshed after they have undergone a procedure with IV sedation, patients may still have delayed response times. Because of this, Dr. Andrew Spath, DDS recommends patients do not drive after their procedure and arrange transportation to and from their dental visit when undergoing treatments with IV sedation.
Patients who reside in or around the Newport Beach area who need to undergo specific dental procedures and are concerned about pain management are encouraged to contact Dr. Andrew Spath, DDS to learn more about IV sedation and how it can make many treatments more comfortable. While patients often have anxieties surrounding dental visits, IV sedation may be the best way for these individuals to get the care and attention they need without the anxieties and concerns about pain and discomfort during treatment. We also offer local anesthetics and nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to help ease anxieties and ensure patients are untroubled and stress-free during their visits to Dr. Andrew Spath, DDS.
