{"id":112,"date":"2024-12-15T15:48:56","date_gmt":"2024-12-15T15:48:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiaoralfacialsurgery.com\/blog\/?p=112"},"modified":"2025-01-31T16:00:26","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T16:00:26","slug":"candidate-for-iv-sedation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiaoralfacialsurgery.com\/blog\/candidate-for-iv-sedation\/","title":{"rendered":"Is IV Sedation the Right Choice for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n
\"Close-up<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

It\u2019s normal to be anxious about having any kind of oral surgery performed. The question is, how can you keep such feelings under control so that you can get the care you need? One option is to have IV sedation<\/a> administered during your treatment, but is this the best choice in your particular case? Here\u2019s a brief look at how IV sedation works and what can make someone a good candidate for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Does IV Sedation Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

IV sedation involves delivering a sedative directly into your bloodstream through your arm or your hand. Once the sedative takes effect, you\u2019ll be in a state of advanced relaxation; you\u2019ll remain awake and capable of following instructions from your oral surgeon, but you won\u2019t be bothered by anything going on around you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note that it will take time for the effects of IV sedation to fully wear off, so you\u2019ll need to make arrangements to have someone else drive you home once your procedure is complete. On top of that, you may find that you don\u2019t remember what happened while under the effects of IV sedation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Makes Someone a Good Candidate for IV Sedation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

IV sedation is often recommended for patients who have particularly high levels of dental anxiety. It\u2019s also a good fit for anyone who is in need of particularly lengthy or complex procedures, with dental implant placement and wisdom tooth extractions being good examples. Other signs that you might be a good candidate for IV sedation include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n