Intravenous Sedation Dentistry

Relaxed, Comfortable, and Stress-Free Dental Care

At Meadows Dental Clinic, we understand that visiting the dentist can be a source of anxiety for many patients. That is why we offer Intravenous (IV) Sedation. This is a safe and effective way to help you feel calm and relaxed during your dental treatment.

What Is IV Sedation?

IV sedation involves administering an intravenous sedative to help calm an anxious patient when they undergo dental treatment. It is very effective for patients who require extractions, surgical extractions, dental implant placements and other types of dental procedures. You will remain conscious and able to respond to verbal cues, but you’ll feel deeply relaxed and free from fear or discomfort. Following treatment, patient’s also have little to no memory of the procedure afterwards.

Who Can Benefit?

IV sedation is ideal for patients who:

• Experience dental anxiety or phobia
• Require complex or lengthy procedures such as full mouth dental implants and bone grafts and restore implants immediately
• Have a strong gag reflex
• Struggle with local anaesthesia alone
• Prefer a more comfortable and stress-free experience

Safety and Monitoring

Your safety is our top priority. IV sedation is administered by a qualified professional and monitored continuously throughout your procedure by our staff. Our team is trained and certified in sedation protocols and emergency response to ensure your complete safety.

How it works

1. Pre-assessment (normally at a consultation): We will review your medical history and determine if IV sedation is right for you
2. Preparation: You will receive pre-procedure instructions
3. Day of the procedure: You will be allowed to recover and need a companion/chaperone to drive you home
4. Recovery: Most patients feel back to normal within a day and report a positive, stress-free experience. We will normally arrange a follow up appointment to review your healing.

Book Your Sedation Consultation Today

Do not let fear keep you from getting the dental care you need. Contact us today to learn more about IV sedation and schedule your personalised consultation.