IV sedation, or intravenous sedation, is a common way dentists help patients with severe dental anxiety relax during dental procedures. This form of sedation involves administering medication directly into the bloodstream through an intravenous line. There are many types of medications used by doctors and dentists alike, but dentists use specific drugs for their purposes.
If you want to take a closer look at some of these medications and learn how they work, continue reading.
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