True IV Sedation Dentistry
Sleep comfortably through treatment — administered and monitored in-office by Dr. Fatemi.
True IV sedation dentistry
IV (intravenous) sedation lets you relax deeply — often sleeping through your visit — while Dr. Fatemi completes your treatment. He administers and monitors the sedation himself, in our own office, so your care stays in one place from start to finish.
Who IV sedation can help
- Patients with significant dental anxiety or a past bad experience.
- Longer or more involved procedures, such as implant surgery, done comfortably in fewer visits.
- Patients with a strong gag reflex, or difficulty getting numb.
- Patients with special needs who benefit from a calm, controlled visit.
Credentialed, and monitored the whole time
Dr. Fatemi holds Maryland dental sedation permit #11720 and administers IV sedation personally. Throughout your appointment you are continuously monitored on:
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) — your heart rhythm.
- Pulse oximetry — your blood-oxygen level and breathing.
- Capnography — your exhaled CO₂, a second check on your breathing.
- Blood pressure.
- Direct observation by the team throughout.
Why in-office sedation by the treating dentist matters
Because the same dentist administers the sedation and performs the treatment, the person adjusting your sedation is the person who knows exactly how much treatment is left and how you’re responding — nothing is handed off mid-procedure. IV sedation is available at both our Gaithersburg and Lexington Park offices.
Your safety comes first
Before sedation we review your health history and medications. You’ll need to fast for at least 6 hours beforehand and arrange a responsible adult to drive you home. See our IV sedation instructions to prepare.
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Ali Fatemi, DDS, FICOI, FAGD, MAGD.
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