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Sedation Dentistry

IV Sedation: Ensuring a Comfortable Experience

Sedation Dentistry for Anxious Patients | Dentist in Maryland

At Happy Smiles Dental, we understand that dental procedures can be scary, cause significant anxiety, and/or discomfort. That’s why we offer IV sedation, a safe and effective way to help you feel relaxed and comfortable during your treatment experience. Dr. Alireza Hamidzadeh DDS, MS is formally trained with the earned title of Comprehensive Dentist who has undergone extensive training to be able to provide our patients with sedation for ALL their dental needs. Uniquely, we provide IV Sedation for surgical AND non-surgical procedures, both!

Sedation Dentistry for Anxious Patients | Dentist in Maryland

What Is In-Office IV (Twilight) Sedation?

Moderate IV sedation, also known as twilight sleep, involves the use of IV medication injected directly into your veins for superfast and maximum effectiveness to induce a state of twilight sleep with deep relaxation in the safest way. That’s right, the safest way. This approach allows you to establish a very solid relaxed state of being, with virtually no anxiety and/or pain perception for majority of patients.

Benefits of Twilight Sedation

Anxiety Reduction and Elimination: IV sedation effectively washes away fear of dentists and dental work and alleviates anxiety associated with dental procedures. You can relax while our skilled team takes care of your dental needs and wants.

Amnesia Effect: Many patients experience a lack of memory of the procedure, making it feel as though the treatment was completed in an instant. This can significantly enhance your overall experience.

Pain Management: The sedative used in twilight sedation also helps to manage pain, so you can undergo necessary treatments without discomfort.

Quick Recovery: Unlike general anesthesia, twilight IV sedation allows for a quicker recovery. Most patients feel alert and ready to resume many of their activities shortly after the procedure with minimal limitations. There will be some exceptions such as driving.

Safety: IV Sedation is very safe for most people. The amount of IV drugs area titrated to the patient’s individual needs (minimum amount of medication are given to get the desired effects). Also, the induced state of relaxation allows for significantly less injections of the local anesthetic in the mouth. Patients on IV are continuously monitored to make sure their vitals like heart and lung functions are doing well.

The IV Sedation Process

Comprehensive Consultation: Before your procedure, we will discuss your medical history, sedation options, guidelines that must be followed and any concerns you may have. This ensures that twilight sedation is the right choice for you. Before your sedation, you will review and sign all necessary consent forms to have your planned and/or necessary treatment done. This step is completed before your sedation can start.

Administration of Sedation: On the day of your procedure, you must arrive with an escort and be fasting for 8 hours. 

We will carefully administer the sedation medication through an IV. You’ll begin to feel relaxed and at ease as the medication takes effect.

Monitoring: Throughout the procedure, our team will closely monitor your vital signs and comfort levels, ensuring your safety and well-being at all times.

Post-Procedure Care: After your treatment, you’ll be given time to recover in a comfortable setting. Our team will provide instructions for your aftercare, which includes no driving for 24 hours.  A friend or family member is required to accompany you home.

Your Comfort Is Our Priority

At Happy Smiles Dental, we are dedicated to providing a compassionate and supportive environment for all our patients. Our use of IV sedation is just one way we ensure that your surgical or dental experience is as comfortable and stress-free as possible.

We pride ourselves on our ability to offer same day treatment and all treatment in the same day while being sedated. Imagine Dreaming an Amazingly Brilliant Healthy Smile, and It Will Come True!

If you have questions about twilight IV sedation or would like to learn more about how it can enhance your dental treatment, contact Happy Smile Dental today. We’re here to help you achieve optimal oral health in a comfortable and caring setting!  Happy Smiles Dental sees patients from all over the continent of USA and Canada who come to receive expert care from Dr. Alireza Hamidzadeh DDS. MS.  We also proudly serve Maryland including Clarksburg, Germantown, Damascus, Frederick and Westminster, as well as Washington DC, West Virginia, Virginia and Pennsylvania.

Don’t let dental anxiety and fear of dentist and their myths hold you and your experience of life hostage. Trust our U.S. Army Dentist Veteran, Dr. Alireza Hamidzadeh DDS, MS and hist team to free you up from those hindrances. Let yourself experience the joy, confidence, and happiness you deserve. 

Remember, The Most Amazing Thing You Can Share with The World Is Your SmileAt Happy Smiles Dental, Dream an Amazing Smile, and There It Is!

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