IV Sedation Dentistry
Professional IV Sedation Dentistry in Rock Hill, SC
Anxiety-Free Dental Care with IV Sedation
Piedmont Dental offers IV sedation dentistry in Rock Hill, SC, helping anxious patients receive comfortable, stress-free dental treatment. Also called conscious sedation or twilight sedation, IV sedation allows you to remain relaxed and calm during dental procedures while our dentist in Rock Hill provides the care you need.
What Is IV Sedation Dentistry?
IV sedation delivers anti-anxiety medication directly into your bloodstream through a small needle in your arm or hand. The medication works quickly to create a deep state of relaxation. Unlike general anesthesia, you remain conscious and can respond to instructions, but you’ll feel deeply relaxed and have little to no memory of the procedure afterward.
Who Benefits from IV Sedation?
Severe Dental Anxiety that prevents you from receiving necessary dental care.
Fear of Needles or Dental Instruments that makes routine appointments difficult.
Strong Gag Reflex that interferes with dental treatment.
Difficulty Getting Numb with local anesthesia alone.
Complex or Lengthy Procedures like full mouth restoration, multiple tooth extractions, or extensive dental implant placement.
Past Traumatic Dental Experiences that cause overwhelming fear.
Special Needs Patients who have difficulty sitting still or cooperating during treatment.
What to Expect with IV Sedation
Before your appointment, Dr. Areheart reviews your medical history and determines if IV sedation is appropriate for you. You’ll receive specific instructions including fasting requirements—typically no food or drink for 6-8 hours before your procedure.
On the day of treatment, arrange for a responsible adult to drive you to and from our Rock Hill office and stay with you afterward. You cannot drive for at least 24 hours after IV sedation.
Once you’re settled in the dental chair, we place a small IV line in your arm or hand. The sedation medication works within minutes to make you feel deeply relaxed and calm. Throughout your procedure, we continuously monitor your vital signs including heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels to ensure your safety.
Dr. Areheart completes your dental treatment while you remain comfortable and relaxed. Most patients remember very little about the procedure afterward. After treatment is complete, you’ll rest briefly in our office while the sedation wears off before your driver takes you home.
Procedures We Perform with IV Sedation
IV sedation is ideal for wisdom teeth removal, multiple dental crown placements, dental implant surgery, tooth extractions, root canal therapy, extensive restorative work, and any procedure where patient comfort and anxiety management are priorities.
Many patients who have avoided the dentist for years due to fear find that IV sedation makes comprehensive dental care possible and comfortable.
Overcome Dental Anxiety with IV Sedation
Don’t let fear prevent you from getting the dental care you need. IV sedation dentistry at Piedmont Dental makes even complex treatments comfortable and stress-free. Our experienced team in Rock Hill specializes in treating anxious patients with compassion and understanding.
Call Piedmont Dental today at (803) 328-3886 to schedule your sedation dentistry consultation, or request an appointment online.
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