IV Sedation
Relax completely during your procedure with safe, monitored IV sedation — provided under the expert care of Dr. Rafik Dib and our licensed anesthesia team. Whether you’re nervous about treatment or facing a complex procedure, we make your experience calm, painless, and stress-free.
AVA State-of-the-art Sedation Center
Does dental anxiety keep you from getting the care you need? Watch how our cutting-edge sedation center and personalized approach help patients overcome fear and experience truly comfortable, pain-free dentistry.
What Is IV Sedation? A Deeply Relaxing Dental Experience
IV sedation uses medication delivered through a small IV to help you enter a state of deep "twilight sleep". You’ll be able to respond, but most patients remember little to nothing about the procedure — making treatment calm, comfortable, and stress-free.
IV Sedation Is Ideal For:
Severe Dental Anxiety: Perfect for patients who avoid care due to fear.
Complex Procedures: Great for dental implants, full-mouth extractions, or bone grafting.
Strong Gag Reflex: Helps patients who struggle during dental work.
Difficult Numbing: A solution for those who don’t respond well to local anesthesia.
With Dr. Rafik Dib’s expertise, IV sedation transforms dental treatment into a relaxed, worry-free experience.
One-Surgery One-Time concept
Dr. Dib has mastered the One-Surgery, One-Time approach to help make your treatment faster, smoother, and more comfortable, especially when multiple dental procedures are needed.
With the help of IV sedation, this method allows Dr. Dib to complete several treatments during a single surgical visit. This means your mouth can be fully restored to a healthy state in just one procedure.
Benefits for you:
Only one surgery is needed
One healing period, making recovery simpler
Fewer prescriptions and medications
Saves time and respects your busy schedule
Gets everything done at once for a faster, healthier smile
The Highest Standard of Safety and Care at AVA
AVA Sedation Facility
At AVA Dental, your comfort and safety are our top priority. Our state-of-the-art facility was carefully designed with advanced engineering to provide the highest level of care during sedation procedures.
Each surgical suite is fully equipped with medical-grade oxygen and nitrous oxide systems, along with the most advanced monitoring technology to ensure your safety throughout your treatment.
Our highly trained clinical team and registered nurses are by your side every step of the way, making sure you receive the safest and most comfortable experience possible.
Experience personalized care with Dr. Rafik Dib.
The Exposure Procedure: What to Expect
1. Sedation Consultation
Review of your medical history and pre-op instructions to plan the right sedation level. No food 6–8 hours before; sedation administered; you’ll feel drowsy but wake comfortably
2. Administration
A small IV line is placed, and sedation begins within minutes.
3. Continuous Monitoring
Our specialized team tracks your vital signs throughout the procedure.
4. The Procedure
Dr. Rafik Dib performs your dental treatment while you remain deeply relaxed and comfortable.
5. Recovery
You’re gently awakened, monitored, and discharged once ready. Please make sure to arrange transportation with a family member or a trusted friend, as you will not be able to drive yourself after your procedure. For your safety, public transportation or ride-share services (such as Uber or Lyft) are not permitted.
AVA FAQs
It’s a type of sedation where you’ll be deeply relaxed state and may not remember much afterward. Most patients describe it as “dozing off.”
You may feel groggy for a few hours, similar to waking from a nap. Most patients recover quickly and feel normal by the next day.
Not at all. Sedation can be used for many types of procedures, big or small, especially if you feel anxious.
Yes. Usually, you’ll be asked not to eat or drink 8 hours before your surgery to ensure your safety. We’ll give you specific instructions ahead of time.
Yes. IV sedation is very safe when provided by a trained specialist. We monitor your breathing, heart rate, and oxygen throughout the procedure to keep you safe.
No. You’ll need a responsible adult to drive you home and stay with you for a short time afterward, since the sedative can take a few hours to wear off.
No. With sedation and local anesthesia, you’ll be completely comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
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