IV Sedation . How does it feel and works?!
Question:
IV Sedation . How does it feel and works?
Hi my oral surgeon doesnt want to give me total sleep sedation because my fast heart-rate issue and he ask me to check with another dentist to see if my # 19 teeth is really crack and if is save-able i should try to save my teeth , this new dentist he refers me to does offer IV Sedation ( is like not totally sleep they inject u medicine and u feel less awake ) . Anyone try that before ? i am afraid that wil affact my heart
Answers:
It is extremely important that either the dentist or the oral surgeon...whoever does the work....knows about your heart condition. Depending on the nature of your condition, you may not be a good candidate for IV sedation.
If you are a good candidate, then the dentist usually gives you a premedication pill (like Valium) before you come to the office to calm down any anxiety you might have prior to the procedure. Then, once there, an IV is inserted into your arm and a sedative medication is begun. With IV sedation, you are not put to sleep like general anesthesia, and you are able to respond to instructions. It's sometimes referred to as "twilight sleep". You are not really aware of what is going on, and after recovery, you will probably not remember.
I would follow the advice of the oral surgeon or dentist, especially with the heart matter. If you are fearful, you may try to get the dental procedure using local anesthesia.