IV Sedation in Salt Lake City, UT

Have Dental Anxiety?

If dental anxiety is keeping you or a member of your family from receiving the care they need, our dentist may be able to help with IV sedation. When you are preparing for your appointment, talk with Dr. Michael T. Smith and our team about how we can make your experience at Holladay Smiles as stress-free as possible.

IV sedation delivers a sedative medication directly into the bloodstream through an IV line, helping you feel deeply relaxed during treatment. Unlike general anesthesia, IV sedation typically allows you to remain responsive, though many patients remember very little of the procedure afterward. It may be a good option for patients with significant dental anxiety, a strong gag reflex, difficulty sitting still for longer procedures, or those undergoing more extensive treatment, such as wisdom teeth removal or a root canal.

Benefits of IV Sedation

• Deep relaxation: Offers a deeper level of sedation than nitrous oxide or oral sedation.
• Adjustable: The level of sedation can be adjusted more precisely throughout your procedure.
• Minimal memory of treatment: Many patients remember very little of the procedure afterward.

Before your procedure, Dr. Smith will discuss your health history, and our team will give you specific instructions to follow beforehand, which often include fasting for a period of time. Your vital signs are monitored throughout treatment, and afterward you will need someone to drive you home, since the effects of the sedative can last for a period of time after your appointment.

You can also call our office at 801-278-4431 to learn more about sedation dentistry and to schedule your consultation.