Dr. Joseph Cavallo is a dentist in the area of Woodbridge, VA who understands the importance of comfort when undergoing dental procedures. In addition to providing necessary anesthetics, he also offers sedation for patients undergoing long or extensive procedures. Sedation is a method of relaxing a patient and controlling anxiety levels, while ensures patients are relaxed throughout their treatment. At our practice, we proudly offer IV sedation administered and monitored by our board-certified anesthesiologist for safety and effectiveness.
What can I expect from IV sedation?
When patients are having dental procedures performed and are going to be going under with IV sedation, our board-certified anesthesiologist arrives at the practice to prepare the patient for their procedure. Patients are advised as to what they can expect with IV sedation. Patients will fall into a deep sleep during their treatment, allowing Dr. Joseph Cavallo to perform several treatments at once or successfully perform oral surgery.
- Before – before the procedure is performed, patients are educated on how IV sedation works. They may have to follow certain instructions prior to their procedure, such as stopping certain medications or habits (smoking or alcohol drinking) before they can have their treatment done. Patients will also want to stop eating or drinking past a certain time the night before to ensure they have an empty stomach for their sedation.
- During – during sedation, patients often fall asleep during their dental appointment, allowing Dr. Joseph Cavallo to get to work providing the necessary treatments discussed.
- After – when the IV sedation is stopped, patients will awaken in our recovery room. Patients will then be given after-care instructions and will be sent home with the individual they arranged for transportation to and from their visit. A follow-up appointment may be made before patients leave the office.
Are you interested in learning more about IV sedation?
If you have an upcoming surgical procedure, or want to relax while your dentist completes several dental services at once, we strongly encourage you to learn more about the advantages of IV sedation with Dr. Joseph Cavallo and his team. He is conveniently located at 12502-A Lake Ridge Drive and can be reached for an appointment by calling (703) 490-5888. Our professionals are dedicated to ensuring patients have access to the best possible care in our state-of-the-art dental facility serving patients in the area of Woodbridge, VA and the surrounding communities.
