Sit back & relax 

with IV Sedation Dentistry

Sedation can help take the fear & anxiety out of dental work. Whether you need a multiple/lengthy procedures like root canals, or you just have a hard time sitting through a routine exam, our new Sedation Dentistry services will make dental work much easier to bear . Available for ages 16 and up.

sedation appointments will be limited, so call us  reserve your spot today!

(828) 254-0400

A Closer Look at

IV Sedation Dentistry

Learn more about IV Sedation from our very own Board-Certified

Anesthesiologist, Dr. Benjamin Krasne, and Dentist, Dr. Alex Krasne.

A Closer Look at

IV Sedation Dentistry

Learn more about IV Sedation from our very own Board-Certified

Anesthesiologist, Dr. Benjamin Krasne, and Dentist, Dr. Alex Krasne.

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FAQs

Have a question about IV Sedation Dentistry? We're here to help.

  • What are the benefits of sedation?
    • Lack of awareness
    • Mild to moderate pain control
    • Medications with minimal respiratory 
    • Hemodynamic depressing effects
  • Is sedation safe?

    Sedation is safe in the hands of trained professionals who are able to maintain a level of comfort and anxiolysis while minimizing effects on respiratory drive and hemodynamics.

  • What can I expect?

    Patients will speak with their anesthesia provider prior to the day of their procedure for basic questions and instructions. Preoperative evaluations and consents are signed at arrival at the office. Sedation is provided via IV access with monitors applied to each patient. At the end of the procedure, patients will be brought to a post-operative observation area for recovery.

  • Am I eligible for sedation?

    Patients will be evaluated on a case by case basis for office-based sedation. Certain conditions such as uncontrolled cardiac and pulmonary issues are a contraindication to office-based anesthesia. Patients with a BMI of 35 or greater also tend not to be suited for sedation in an office.

  • Is sedation expensive?

    Sedation can be very affordable. Many times we can bundle sedation in with other procedures. Sometimes dental insurance may reimburse you for sedation services but at this time we will collect fees for anesthesia before any procedure.

  • What will recovery be like?

    After each procedure has ended patients will be brought via wheelchair to an appropriate recovery area for monitored observation. Once all recovery criteria have been met patients can be discharged to a family member or friend for further recovery in the comfort of their own home. Patients are advised not to drive or work the same day they receive sedation.