How to Prepare for IV Sedation at the Dentist

Video Transcript

"After your dentist has evaluated your for IV sedation and you've medically cleared in order to have this procedure, there are a couple of important precautions that need known prior to your sedation. One, is we recommend that you wear loose fit clothing so that you're nice and comfortable. You cannot wear any sort of jewelry or nail polish. And, you need to be as comfortable as possible when you come in. So, that again nothing is restrictive. Other things that we will need to know, is if there's any major changes in your medical history between the time that you're evaluated and the actual sedation procedure. We need to know that as well. It's also important that you bring an escort with you. Because, you will be put in such a relaxed state that typically after the procedure you will still be in a relaxed state that will not allow you to be able to drive or make any sort of major decisions or certainly go to work. It's because of that, that we encourage you that an escort needs to come with you. They stay with you during the duration of the procedure and they have to leave with you. We also encourage you to not eat or drink anything for approximately six to eight hours prior to the procedure. That is to ensure the patient's safety, so that nothing occurs during the procedure. It's with these sort of precautions that we can deliver adequate sedation and ensure that you?re comfortable, relaxed and able to be returned back in a state that is comfortable to you and something pleasant to remember."