Sedation For Oral Surgery in Sarasota

Intravenous Sedation (“Twilight Sedation”)

At Lakewood Ranch Oral & Facial Surgery, we understand that dental procedures can cause anxiety for some patients. That’s why we offer Intravenous (IV) Sedation, also known as “Twilight Sedation,” to ensure you’re relaxed, comfortable, and at ease throughout your treatment.

What is IV Sedation?
IV Sedation helps you feel calm and relaxed during your procedure. You may not be fully asleep, but you will be in a deeply relaxed state, allowing you to drift in and out of sleep. This makes it ideal for patients who experience dental anxiety or discomfort during procedures. You’ll be unaware of the procedure itself, making it easier for you to undergo necessary treatments without stress.

How Does IV Sedation Work?
A small needle is inserted into a vein, typically in your arm or hand, through which medication is delivered directly into your bloodstream. This ensures a quick and effective level of sedation. The dosage is carefully controlled by Dr. Austin L. Lyman, who will monitor you throughout the entire procedure to ensure your safety and comfort. If necessary, an antidote can be administered to reverse the effects of the sedation.

Why Choose IV Sedation?

  • Comfortable Experience: You’ll feel completely relaxed, and many patients forget much of the procedure afterward.

  • Customizable Options: IV Sedation is just one of several options we offer. We also provide nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and oral sedation, tailored to your needs.

  • Safety First: Dr. Lyman administers and monitors all forms of sedation directly, providing a safe, controlled environment for your treatment.

  • Ideal for Various Patients: IV sedation is an excellent option for those who are elderly, disabled, or experience severe dental anxiety.

Sedation Dentistry for the Elderly

As we age, our oral health becomes more important than ever. Periodontal disease can lead to bone and tooth loss, which affects nearly every part of our daily lives. To lead full and active lives, we need our teeth and gums. They allow us to enjoy food, support speech and good conversation, and facilitate digestion. Dr. Lyman is dedicated to treating elderly patients with care and commitment to comfort and health.

Elderly patients as a group tend to avoid dental visits for a variety of reasons, including: more pressing medical concerns, anxiety about treatment, the hardship of transportation, or fixed incomes. Once their oral health has reached an unmanageable point, fear and embarrassment further keep these patients away from the dentist.

For elderly patients embarrassed or fearful of their current oral state, sedation dentistry provides the opportunity for Dr. Lyman to treat these conditions while the patient remains relaxed and unaware until “awaking” to an improved oral state!

Sedation Dentistry for the Disabled

It may be especially difficult for people with disabilities to obtain access to proper dental care. They must find a dentist who is skilled and compassionate, and who can provide services for which some dentists may not be qualified. At Lakewood Ranch Oral and Facial Surgery in Sarasota, we provide the expertise, state-of-the-art-equipment, and dedication to assisting special-needs patients necessary to ensuring great oral care for our patients.

Disabled patients may face added challenges in maintaining their oral health. Their disability may make it difficult to brush or floss regularly; they may also suffer a severe gag reflex, or dry mouth as a result of medication. Dr. Lyman meets these challenges with sedation dentistry for the disabled. Dr. Lyman is skilled in anesthesia for special-needs patients, and can ease the fear associated with out-of-control oral hygiene with one visit.

Sedation Dentistry for the Fearful

Dental phobia is a real, often overwhelming reality for thousands of people. Negative previous dental experiences, fear of needles or drills, and severe gag reflexes are just some of the reasons people feel extreme anxiety when thinking about visiting the dentist.

If you suffer from dental phobia- fear no more! At Lakewood Ranch Oral and Facial Surgery in Sarasota, we are committed to understanding the very real nature of your fears. Not only will our staff treat you with delicacy and care, but IV sedation will allow you to experience dentistry in a whole new way. While engaging in a pleasant sleep-like experience, Dr. Lyman will be hard at work making sure you “wake up” with the results you desire.