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Sleep and IV Sedation in Sherman Oaks
If dental anxiety, sensitive reflexes, or complex procedures make you nervous about dental visits, you’re not alone. At our Sherman Oaks dental office, we prioritize your comfort and peace of mind with advanced sedation techniques. Sleep/IV sedation can help you feel calm, relaxed, and virtually unaware of your treatment, so you can receive the care you need without stress or fear.
Our team uses safe, controlled intravenous sedation with continuous monitoring to create a supportive, secure environment for even the most anxious patients. Whether you struggle with dental phobia or have a complex dental procedure planned, we’re here to make your experience smooth and comfortable.
What Is Sleep or IV Sedation?
IV sedation, often called conscious or sleep sedation, involves administering medication through a vein to produce a deeply relaxed, sleep-like state. While you remain responsive to verbal cues and breathe on your own, most patients feel as if they’re lightly asleep and often have little to no memory of the procedure afterward.
Unlike general anesthesia, IV sedation preserves your protective reflexes while keeping anxiety and discomfort under control. We offer different levels of sedation tailored to your needs:
- Minimal Sedation: Keeps you relaxed while fully awake and aware.
- Moderate Sedation: Leaves you drowsy with reduced awareness.
- Deep Sedation: Creates a nearly unconscious state while you continue to breathe independently.
Who Can Benefit from IV Sedation?
IV sedation is a great option for patients who:
- Have intense dental anxiety or dental phobia
- Need extensive or lengthy procedures
- Have a strong gag reflex
- Have physical limitations making treatment difficult
- Have had negative dental experiences in the past
- Prefer to complete multiple treatments in one visit
- Have certain heart, neurological, or medical conditions that make standard treatment stressful
Benefits of IV Sedation Dentistry
When professionally administered, IV sedation offers major advantages:
Comfortable Experience
Reduced Memory
More Efficient Visits
Improved Safety
What to Expect During Your IV Sedation Appointment
Our process ensures a safe, smooth, and supportive experience from start to finish:
- Consultation: We review your medical history, medications, and anxiety level to choose the right sedation plan.
- Preparation: You’ll receive easy-to-follow instructions about eating, drinking, and arranging a ride home.
- Monitoring: During treatment, we track your breathing, oxygen levels, heart rate, and blood pressure constantly.
- IV Placement: A small needle is placed, and sedatives are carefully administered and adjusted as needed.
- Treatment: You’ll stay deeply relaxed and comfortable while we complete your dental work.
- Recovery: After treatment, you’ll rest in our office while the sedation wears off, then head home with a responsible adult.
Frequently Asked Questions
