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If you are reading this article, then it means you have a glaring and important question that you want an answer to. What is the difference between IV sedation dentistry with the normal kind of dental sedation? If you are asking that, then this must mean you are about to undergo a dental procedure yourself and don’t want to go with the needle and syringe option. Well, if that is your question, worry not. Here are the answers to soothe your fears.

There is actually no strict difference between normal sedation and that that requires IV usage. They both administer sedatives and those can come in the form of nitrous oxide gas, tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs and even depressants. These are all aimed at keeping you relaxed and as calm as you can be while undergoing the dental operation. But what are the specific differences? Well here are some.

1. IV sedation was the first method of sedation used before any other method.
2. Since it was the first method employed to be employed in sedation dentistry, using an IV instead on any other method makes it more reliable
3. Since it’s using an IV drip, there is no risk of the effect wearing off early during the procedure.
4. This is a near painless procedure, so if you were afraid about pain, don’t be!
5. Sedation dentists are a very experienced lot, especially so because of the use of the IV as the traditional manner on how to employ sedation.

Now that that is settled and now that you know more about IV sedation dentistry, it’s plain to see that any decision you make will inevitably be the right one. As long as you know that you are safe, sound and secure, you’re experience in the dentist’s office will just be a breeze and your fear of dentists will be a thing of the past.