Sedation Dentistry in Fort Myers

Sedation Options

Our office is committed to making your periodontal and implant therapy a comfortable and stress-free experience.

Dr. Reyes-Viruet is certified to administer IV sedation to help relax you during your procedures. She is highly skilled in gently providing IV sedation and also offers oral sedation as an alternative method to ensure you have a comfortable experience. Dr. Reyes-Viruet recommends patients receive the medication for longer procedures if they have difficulty sitting still, if they feel apprehensive or anxious about being at the dentist or if they have a hard time getting numb from local dental anesthetics.

What is Sedation Dentistry?

Sedation dentistry allows our office to provide a variety of dental treatments safely and comfortably for patients who experience anxiety when visiting the dentist. There are several benefits of sedation dentistry, including:

No memory of undergoing the procedure
No sense of time while under sedation
No fear or anxiety during treatment

Patients who have undergone a procedure using sedation dentistry will tell you it’s a simple, relaxing way to experience dentistry.

How are sedatives administered?

Oral:

An extremely common technique for dental sedation is oral sedation. It’s easy and doesn’t require the use of needles. You will be given a prescription pill, taken about an hour before your appointment, so that by the time you arrive at our office, you’re fully relaxed.

Intravenous (IV):

In IV sedation, a sedative is administered intravenously, or directly into a vein. The sedation can be quickly modified to your state of consciousness and can be continued as long as necessary for the procedure. IV sedation must be administered by a certified and licensed practitioner.

Dr. Reyes-Viruet has received additional specialty training and is legally certified by the state’s Board of Dental Examiners to deliver medical drugs that alter a patient’s consciousness for a comfortable and stress-free dental experience.

YOUR SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY!

We monitor your vital signs throughout the procedure, using the latest technology available.

Please contact our practice to schedule a consultation, learn more about sedation dentistry, and find out which sedation dentistry method is right for you.

Call 239-275-6564 or click here to schedule an appointment.

PRE-OP Instructions

1. Any medical conditions should be discussed prior to surgery date.
2. Please alert the office to any allergies or sensitivities that you might have to antibiotics. You will be prescribed an antibiotic if our doctor determines it to be necessary.
3. Please advise us if you are taking aspirin and/or fish oils daily.
4. Take all medically prescribed daily medications as usual at least 2 hrs prior to appt with only a sip of water.
5. Take all medications prescribed by our office as directed.
6. Do not wear cosmetics around the mouth, as they may be inadvertently transferred into the surgical area during the procedure. Prior to surgery, your nose, cheeks, lips, and chin will be disinfected.
7. Do not drink caffeinated beverages the day of surgery.
8. Do not drink alcoholic beverages for 3 days prior to surgery.
9. Food/liquids ingestion restrictions:
10. DO NOT eat 6 hrs prior to surgical procedure appointment time.
11. Clear liquids (water) may be consumed up to 2 hours prior to appointment, not to exceed 4 ounces.
12. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing, as we will monitor your blood pressure during the procedure.
13. A responsible adult must accompany the patient. The person must be able to drive because the patient will not be allowed to drive for 24 hrs. Someone must watch the patient for at least 8 hrs after the surgery, they cannot be dropped off alone.
14. Plan to stay at home for the rest of the day, you will not be allowed to drive, work, operate machinery or perform any physical activities for the rest of the day after procedure.
15. Do bring your own music (i-pod and headphones) or we can provide musical selections for you to listen to during your procedure.

1. Any medical conditions should be discussed prior to surgery date.
2. Please alert the office to any allergies or sensitivities that you might have to antibiotics. You will be prescribed an antibiotic if our doctor determines it to be necessary.
3. Please advise us if you are taking aspirin and/or fish oils daily.
4. Take all medically prescribed daily medications as usual at least 2 hrs prior to appt with only a sip of water.
5. Take all medications prescribed by our office as directed.
6. Do not wear cosmetics around the mouth, as they may be inadvertently transferred into the surgical area during the procedure. Prior to surgery, your nose, cheeks, lips, and chin will be disinfected.
7. Do not drink caffeinated beverages the day of surgery.
8. Do not drink alcoholic beverages for 3 days prior to surgery.
9. Food/liquids ingestion restrictions:
10. DO NOT eat 8 hrs prior to surgical procedure appointment time.
11. Clear liquids (water) may be consumed up to 2 hours prior to appointment, not to exceed 4 ounces.
12. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing, as we will monitor your blood pressure during the procedure.
13. A responsible adult must accompany the patient. The person must be able to drive because the patient will not be allowed to drive for 24 hrs. Someone must watch the patient for at least 8 hrs after the surgery, they cannot be dropped off alone.
14. Plan to stay at home for the rest of the day, you will not be allowed to drive, work, operate machinery or perform any physical activities for the rest of the day after procedure.
15. Do bring your own music (iPod)

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