 Children who have extensive treatment, are very young, have special needs, or those who have a high level of anxiety that interferes with the cooperation necessary for the pediatric dentist to perform treatment, may require some level of sedation. There are many safe and effective drugs available today that can help relax the child and promote a good environment for optimal and safe dental treatment. IV sedation is sometimes necessary for children that are unable, by either age or maturity level, to cooperate during dental treatment. A board-certified M.D. Anesthesiologist provides IV Sedation in our office and monitors your child throughout the procedure and during recovery. The anesthesiologist will talk with you prior to the visit to provide instructions and answer any questions that you may have. IV Sedation Dentistry is most helpful for:
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