If dental anxiety has kept you away, or you need implants, extractions or a long appointment, IV sedation lets you stay deeply relaxed while treatment is done. Dr. Vishala Patel personally administers and monitors your sedation from start to finish.
IV sedation delivers calming medication through a small IV, so you feel deeply relaxed within minutes. You stay able to breathe on your own and respond, but most patients remember little or nothing of the appointment afterward.
Because the level of sedation can be adjusted throughout your visit, it works well for longer procedures and for patients who feel very anxious.
IV sedation may help if you:
Sedation can be combined with most treatments we provide.
Relax through implant placement and grafting, planned and performed by Dr. Patel.
Dental implants ↗Complete more care in fewer appointments, such as several fillings or crowns at once.
General dentistry ↗Mild nerves? Many patients do well with our gentle, step-by-step approach alone. See patient comfort for all the ways we help you relax.
At many offices, sedation is handed off to someone else. Dr. Patel personally administers and monitors your IV sedation, and completes your treatment herself, so the person caring for you knows your health history and your plan.
She reviews your medical history and medications before your visit, monitors you closely throughout and checks your recovery before you head home.
Patients from Frisco, Prosper and Celina choose us for that personal, unhurried approach, especially for implant and surgical care.
We review your medical history and medications and give you pre-visit instructions.
Dr. Patel places a small IV and you begin to relax within minutes.
She completes your treatment while monitoring you closely the whole time.
You rest until Dr. Patel clears you to go home with your escort.
We check in to see how you are feeling and answer any questions.
A few simple steps make your visit safe and smooth. We will give you specific instructions before your appointment.
| What to do | Why | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrange a ride | Have a responsible adult drive you home and stay with you | Sedation affects judgment and reflexes for several hours |
| Follow fasting instructions | Do not eat or drink for the time we tell you | Reduces risk during sedation |
| Share your medications | Tell us about all medicines and supplements | Lets Dr. Patel plan your sedation safely |
| Wear comfortable clothing | Short sleeves or loose sleeves | Makes placing the IV easy |
| Rest afterward | Plan to take the rest of the day off | Lets the medication wear off fully |
Many of our patients have had bad experiences in the past or have not seen a dentist in years. We will never judge you. We listen first and build a plan that feels manageable.
Not ready for sedation? We can start with a simple, no-pressure consultation to talk through your concerns.
IV sedation is not general anesthesia. You remain able to breathe on your own and respond, but you feel deeply relaxed and most patients remember little or nothing of the visit.
Dr. Patel personally administers and monitors your IV sedation and completes your treatment herself, rather than handing that role to someone else.
For healthy patients, IV sedation is very safe when carefully planned and monitored. Dr. Patel reviews your health history and monitors you closely throughout your visit.
Yes. You will need a responsible adult to drive you home and stay with you for a few hours, because the effects take time to wear off.
Most treatments, including implants, bone grafts, extractions, root canals and longer visits combining several procedures.
Yes. Our office at 1521 N. Custer Road sits where McKinney, Frisco and Prosper meet, just off US-380, about 10 minutes from most of Prosper and an easy drive from Celina.
IV sedation dentistry for patients in McKinney, Frisco, Prosper and Celina, TX.
Our McKinney dental office
1521 N. Custer Road
Suite 2900 · McKinney, TX 75071
(214) 945-1993| Monday – Tuesday | 11 AM – 7 PM |
| Wednesday | By appointment |
| Thursday | 11 AM – 7 PM |
| Friday – Saturday | 9 AM – 3 PM |
| Sunday | By appointment |
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