Sedation Dentistry • Minot
Intravenous Sedation
Our office offers our patients the option of Intravenous Sedation, also referred to as Dental Intravenous Anesthesia, for their dental treatment. This is what sets our office apart from other dental practices; it is our niche.
Your treatment can be completed for you under intravenous sedation, if you so desire. Medications are administered through an intravenous line (IV). The patient falls asleep and is completely unaware of the procedure being performed. Anesthesia is available for all types of dental treatment. A patient may choose anesthesia for simple procedures depending on their level of anxiety. Most people having their wisdom teeth removed or having a dental implant placed will choose anesthesia.
If you choose the option of intravenous sedation your IV sedation/anesthesia is administered and monitored by a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, therefore eliminating the costly expense of having your treatment carried out in an operating room or same-day surgical facility.
For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Weisner or Dr. Perkins, please choose an option below:
Pre- Op IV Sedation
How is the IV Sedation Administered?
A thin needle will be introduced into a vein in your arm or hand. The needle will be attached to an intravenous tube through which medication will be given to help you relax and feel comfortable.
At times a patient’s vein may not be able to sustain a needle for the length of the procedure. In this case, the medications will be administered and the needle retrieved. Both scenarios will achieve the same desired level of conscious sedation.
The goal of IV sedation is to use as little medication as possible to get the treatment completed. With IV sedation, a constant “drip” is maintained via the intravenous tube. At any time an antidote can be administered to reverse the effects of the medications if necessary. IV sedation is very safe!
Along with IV sedation there are also different “levels” of sedation available to you in our office. Once again, all modalities are administered and monitored by a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in the safety and comfort of our office environment.
Sedation dentistry is also a great option for the elderly, the disabled, or simply- the fearful!
Sedation for the Elderly, Women and Children | Sedation for the Disabled | Sedation for the Fearful | Conscious Sedation
Sedation Dentistry for the Elderly
As we age, our oral health becomes more important than ever. Periodontal disease can lead to bone and tooth loss, which affects nearly every part of our daily lives. To lead full and active lives, we need our teeth and gums. They allow us to enjoy food, support speech and good conversation, and facilitate digestion. Dr. Weisner and Dr. Perkins are dedicated to treating elderly patients with care and commitment to comfort and health.
Elderly patients as a group tend to avoid dental visits for a variety of reasons, including: more pressing medical concerns, anxiety about treatment, the hardship of transportation, or fixed incomes. Once their oral health has reached an unmanageable point, fear and embarrassment further keep these patients away from the dentist.
For elderly patients embarrassed or fearful of their current oral state, sedation dentistry provides the opportunity for Drs. Weisner or Perkins to treat these conditions while the patient remains relaxed and unaware until “awaking” to an improved oral state!
Pre-Op IV Sedation ( Women and Children)
Sedation Dentistry for the Disabled
It may be especially difficult for people with disabilities to obtain access to proper dental care. They must find a dentist who is skilled and compassionate, and who can provide services for which some dentists may not be qualified. At Minot Dental Partners, we provide the expertise, state-of-the-art-equipment, and dedication to assisting special-needs patients necessary to ensuring great oral care for our patients.
Disabled patients may face added challenges in maintaining their oral health. Their disability may make it difficult to brush or floss regularly; they may also suffer a severe gag reflex, or dry mouth as a result of medication. Drs. Weisner and Perkins meet these challenges with sedation dentistry for the disabled. Our practice is skilled in anesthesia for special-needs patients, and can ease the fear associated with out-of-control oral hygiene with one visit.
Sedation Dentistry for the Fearful
Dental phobia is a real, often overwhelming reality for thousands of people. Negative previous dental experiences, fear of needles or drills, and severe gag reflexes are just some of the reasons people feel extreme anxiety when thinking about visiting the dentist.
If you suffer from dental phobia- fear no more! At Minot Dental Partners, we are committed to understanding the very real nature of your fears. Not only will our staff treat you with delicacy and care, but IV sedation will allow you to experience dentistry in a whole new way. While engaging in a pleasant sleep-like experience, Drs. Weisner and Perkins will be hard at work making sure you “wake up” with the results you desire.