Loftus Family Dental is one of the few dentist offices in the Inland Northwest that offers IV conscious sedation services. IV conscious sedation is an extremely beneficial opportunity for people who:

Fear visiting the dentist
Have had past traumatic dental experiences
Have difficulty becoming numb
Have a bad gag reflex
Have very sensitive teeth
Have complex dental problems, requiring long procedures
Hate needles and shots
Dislike the noises, smells, and tastes of dental work
Are embarrased about their teeth 

Only after you have experienced IV conscious sedation dentistry will you truly understand what it feels like to have a relaxing, anxiety-free dental visit.  You can watch the video below to learn more or read about the process further down this page.                    

How It Works 
IV conscious sedation is administered through an IV we place in your arm after the nitrous oxide ("laughing gas") has already gone to work.  IV sedation gives the doctor a little more control, allowing him to adjust the amount of sedative throughout the appointment to keep you comfortable. 

The Process
You will need a ride to and from our office.  When you arrive we will escort you to our comfort room and cover you with a thick, warm blanket.  One of our dental assistants will place you on a monitor so we can monitor your heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels.  You will never be left alone throughout the appointment. 

As you recline you will be in a deeply relaxed state, and may be unaware of the surrounding noises, smells, or feelings.  You will be responsive to the doctor's questions and able to move your head, neck, and jaw when he prompts you.  Many of our patients become so relaxed that they fall asleep.

Because you are relaxed and comfortable, we can do years worth of dental treatments in one or two visits.  We can replace crowns, complete root canals, extract teeth for dentures, treat infected gums, whiten yellow or stained teeth, fix a chipped tooth, and more.  People with very busy schedules can get the dental care they need, easily and quickly.

When your treatment is completed, your companion will return you home to finish your comfortable, relaxing day. The person caring for you should stay with you for 24 hours, as the medications can take that long for the effects to wear off. After, you will wake up refreshed, and may have little or no memory of what was accomplished.

Imagine being able to smile with confidence and chew your food without discomfort! No wonder so many of our patients say that sedation dentistry has changed their lives!

If you believe oral or IV conscious sedation could help you, please request an appointment with Dr. Loftus today!