IV (intravenous) sedation is sometimes called ‘sleep dentistry.’ You won’t be put to sleep, but you’ll have reduced awareness and feel relaxed and sleepy, making treatment more comfortable. The procedure involves injecting a sedative drug via a plastic tube, into a vein in your hand or arm.

Pros:

• You’ll experience minimal to no pain
• Significantly reduces anxiety
• The effects can last longer, so multiple treatments can be performed in one appointment
• You won’t remember the treatment when waking up

Cons:

• You’ll be unable to drive temporarily
• In some cases, side effects could include headaches and nausea