You hate to admit it, but you haven’t visited the dentist in years. Perhaps the sounds of the instruments, having someone so close to you, or something else you can’t quite name strike fear into your heart. Maybe you’ve had bad experiences in the past or have to physically force your body to stay still that long. Regardless of the reason you’ve avoided going for so long, now you have a serious dental problem and must make that call.
Fortunately, many dentists take advantage of sedation to make dental procedures less frightening and more pleasant. IV sedation, for instance, could transform your treatment into a much more enjoyable experience. But what is IV sedation, how does it work, and what is being under IV sedation like? Keep reading to find out!
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