Sedation
Sedation, level by level
You can have local numbing alone, nitrous oxide, or IV sedation. This page says who gives each, how you are watched and what you need to arrange.
Dr. Elgendy gives your sedation herself under her state sedation permit, and a second trained team member watches you. You choose the level at the consult, and you can change your mind before the day.
The surgeon gives it, a trained assistant watches you
Heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen and breathing monitored
An adult drives you home and stays
The three levels
Who gives it, how you are watched
| Local numbing | Nitrous oxide | IV sedation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Local numbingA numbing medicine near the tooth. You are fully awake. | Nitrous oxideA mask over your nose with a gas mixture. You stay awake and feel relaxed. | IV sedationMedicine through a small tube in a vein. You feel deeply relaxed and may drift in and out. |
| Who gives it | Local numbingDr. Elgendy. | Nitrous oxideDr. Elgendy, with a trained assistant. | IV sedationDr. Elgendy, under her sedation permit, with a second trained team member watching you. |
| How you are watched | Local numbingDr. Elgendy and the team watch how you are doing. | Nitrous oxideYour breathing and comfort are watched throughout. | IV sedationHeart rate, blood pressure, oxygen level and breathing are monitored from start to finish. |
| A ride home | Local numbingNot needed. | Nitrous oxideUsually not needed; we tell you at the consult. | IV sedationAn adult must drive you home and stay with you for the rest of the day. |
| Fasting | Local numbingNo special rules. | Nitrous oxideA light meal beforehand is usually fine; we tell you. | IV sedationWritten fasting rules, given when you book. |
Before the day
Tell us everything
List your medicines, supplements and health conditions at booking. Dr. Elgendy may speak with your physician before she chooses a level.
Arrange your ride
For IV sedation, your driver must stay in the office or close by and then with you at home. Without one, we reschedule.
Risks, said once
Every level of sedation has risks, from nausea and drowsiness to rare breathing and heart problems. She goes over yours at the consult and answers every question.
Choose your level at the consult
You can ask about sedation before you book, and you can change your mind before the day.