IV Sedation
Dental anxiety or complex procedures can make treatment stressful. Our IV sedation provides deep relaxation while you remain monitored and responsive, using the latest safety protocols and medications. The high-tech, comfortable experience lets you receive needed care comfortably with little to no memory of the procedure.
IV dental sedation is a safe and effective method used by Dr. Rana Baroudi to help patients relax during dental or periodontal procedures. Administered through a small vein, it allows precise control of your comfort level while you remain conscious but deeply calm and unaware of discomfort. It’s ideal for patients with dental anxiety or those undergoing longer treatments, ensuring a smooth, stress-free experience from start to finish.
Why Choose Intravenous Sedation? Even for patients who tolerate dental care well, the idea of deeper periodontal surgery or implant placement can trigger hesitation. IV sedation offers: A deeply relaxed, often semi-conscious state so you’re unaware (or only vaguely aware) of the procedure. Minimal memory of the treatment experience — many patients wake up pleasantly surprised at how quickly everything seemed to be over. Still fully monitored and safe under the direct supervision of our specialist team. Ideal for patients with dental anxiety, strong gag reflex, low pain tolerance, or complex surgery ahead.
What Does IV Sedation Involve? Initial Consultation & Medical Review Dr. Baroudi will review your medical history, current medications, and any past sedation/anesthesia experiences. A treatment plan is established: which procedure (periodontal surgery, implant placement, bone grafting, etc.), how long it will take, and whether IV sedation is the optimal option. Day of Treatment You arrive with a companion who can drive you home (because of the sedation). An IV line is placed; the sedative medication is administered and you drift into a relaxed state. Monitoring includes heart rate, oxygen saturation, blood pressure and the sedative level throughout the procedure. Dr. Baroudi and our experienced team perform your periodontal or implant surgery while you remain comfortable and relaxed. After the Procedure You will gradually wake up in our recovery area, monitored until ready for discharge. Because of the sedation, you’ll need someone to drive you home and should plan for minimal activity for the rest of the day. Dr. Baroudi will provide post-op instructions, pain/sedation recovery guidance, and a follow-up plan to check the surgical site and healing progress.
Procedure Details
What Does IV Sedation Involve? Initial Consultation & Medical Review Dr. Baroudi will review your medical history, current medications, and any past sedation/anesthesia experiences. A treatment plan is established: which procedure (periodontal surgery, implant placement, bone grafting, etc.), how long it will take, and whether IV sedation is the optimal option. Day of Treatment You arrive with a companion who can drive you home (because of the sedation). An IV line is placed; the sedative medication is administered and you drift into a relaxed state. Monitoring includes heart rate, oxygen saturation, blood pressure and the sedative level throughout the procedure. Dr. Baroudi and our experienced team perform your periodontal or implant surgery while you remain comfortable and relaxed. After the Procedure You will gradually wake up in our recovery area, monitored until ready for discharge. Because of the sedation, you’ll need someone to drive you home and should plan for minimal activity for the rest of the day. Dr. Baroudi will provide post-op instructions, pain/sedation recovery guidance, and a follow-up plan to check the surgical site and healing progress.
Benefits
- A deeply relaxed, often semi-conscious state so you’re unaware (or only vaguely aware) of the procedure.
- Minimal memory of the treatment experience — many patients wake up pleasantly surprised at how quickly everything seemed to be over.
- Still fully monitored and safe under the direct supervision of our specialist team.
- Ideal for patients with dental anxiety, strong gag reflex, low pain tolerance, or complex surgery ahead.
- Dr. Baroudi will review your medical history, current medications, and any past sedation/anesthesia experiences.
- A treatment plan is established: which procedure (periodontal surgery, implant placement, bone grafting, etc.), how long it will take, and whether IV sedation is the optimal option.
- You arrive with a companion who can drive you home (because of the sedation).
- An IV line is placed; the sedative medication is administered and you drift into a relaxed state.
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