IV SEDATION

Some of our patients become extremely nervous at the thought of dental procedures, while others struggle with physical conditions, such as pronounced gag reflexes, that can make traditional dental examinations uncomfortable. Our team takes time to help ease any anxieties you might have when you visit.  If you're nervous about dental treatment, we offer safe and effective sedation options to calm your nerves and help ensure your visit is comfortable and anxiety-free!

  • Nearly 30 years of experience administering IV Moderate Sedation to patients
  • Licensed in the State of Ohio for IV Moderate Sedation
  • IV Moderate Sedation Training: Sinclair College &
    Miami Valley Hospital

 Explore Our IV Sedation Services Below 

Qualified & Experienced

If you're going to use IV Sedation for your dental procedures, you want a qualified and experience dentist to administer it to you.

You can trust Dr. Scott Nagy with your IV Sedation: ​

  • Nearly 30 years of experience administering IV Moderate Sedation to patients
  • Licensed in the State of Ohio for IV Moderate Sedation
  • IV Moderate Sedation Training: Sinclair College & Miami Valley Hospital

Dental Sedation: What to Expect

IV Moderate Sedation is a safe and effective method both to calm patients
with dental anxiety and to help relax those undergoing more complex dental treatment. However, it’s important that you use the right sedation option for your needs. When you visit us, we’ll discuss your sedation options and recommend the appropriate method for your visit. As one of the only family dentists in the Northern Ohio area licensed to practice safe IV Moderate Sedation Dentistry, we'll ensure your visit goes smoothly and is anxiety-free.

If you're having an IV Sedation procedure, you'll need to download, print, sign and submit the form
to our office prior to your appointment.

Click the button to download the IV Sedation Instructions.

Soothing You Throughout Your Visit

Sedation dentistry involves using a sedative medication to quell your nerves and help you relax before we begin your procedure.

While it may make you feel sleepy, the intention is to help you relax and make your treatment more enjoyable. Sedation Dentistry will simply relax your body and help you feel more tranquil. ​​​The type and degree of sedation we use depends upon you and your procedure. We use two main types of sedation, IV Moderate Sedation and Nitrous Oxide.​

IV Moderate Sedation

Intravenous moderate sedation is the strongest of our sedative methods and is fast-acting.

Because it’s delivered through an IV drip, it can be closely regulated to ensure you remain completely calm and comfortable throughout your procedure. In fact, although you’ll remain awake, you’ll likely remember little-to-nothing about your treatment. While everyone recovers at a different rate from IV Moderate Sedation, you will need someone to drive you home from your visit, and we recommend that you don’t drive or operate heavy machinery for 24 hours afterward. IV Moderate Sedation is an excellent option if you experience severe dental anxiety. We use it regularly for more intensive procedures.

Nitrous Oxide or Inhalation Sedation

Popularly known as “laughing gas”

Nitrous oxide is a gentle sedative that you inhale through a mask throughout a dental procedure. The gas is fast-acting, helping you feel more peaceful, while still allowing you to interact with the dentist. Your body also recovers from nitrous oxide quickly. In most cases, you can even drive yourself home after your appointment. Nitrous oxide is a good choice if you have mild to moderate anxieties about dental visits.