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IV Sedation for Kids

Sleep-like sedation for extensive treatment, with a licensed dental anesthesiologist at the chair.

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  • ✓ Anesthesiologist on site
  • ✓ Extensive treatment in one visit

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Precisely controlled comfort

For extensive treatment, or when lighter sedation is not enough

IV sedation is delivered through a small line and adjusted continuously throughout the appointment. Children rest through treatment and typically remember none of it, which lets us complete a great deal of work in one visit.

  • A licensed dental anesthesiologist at the chair
  • Depth adjusted moment to moment
  • Extensive treatment completed in one appointment
  • Board-certified pediatric specialists

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1500 Summer Street, Stamford, CT  ·  (203) 324-6171

How IV sedation works

Delivered, adjusted, and monitored by a dedicated anesthesia provider.

  1. 1

    Delivered through an IV

    Numbing cream is used first. Most kids feel a brief pinch and it’s done.

  2. 2

    Continuously fine-tuned

    Depth of sedation can be adjusted precisely throughout the procedure.

  3. 3

    Fully monitored

    Heart rate, oxygen, blood pressure, and breathing tracked from start to finish.

IV sedation requires fasting and a pre-sedation consult. An adult must drive your child home and stay with them.

What an IV sedation day looks like

Planned in advance, monitored throughout, recovered on site.

  1. 1

    Pre-sedation consult

    Medical history, medications, and a plan agreed before the day.

  2. 2

    Fasting

    Exact instructions are sent in advance and followed from the evening before.

  3. 3

    Arrival + IV placement

    Numbing cream first, then the line is placed. About 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Sedation begins

    Your child drifts off within a few minutes, monitored continuously.

  5. 5

    Treatment happens

    Often several procedures in one sitting while your child rests.

  6. 6

    Monitored recovery

    1-3 hours of supervised recovery before you head home together.

Deciding is the hard part

We will talk it through before you commit.

IV sedation is a bigger decision than nitrous, and it should be. We will explain exactly why it is being recommended, what the alternatives are, and what the day will look like.

  • Why it’s recommended
  • What the day looks like
  • Safety and monitoring
  • Costs and coverage
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Why families choose IV sedation

For the cases where it genuinely is the kindest route.

A dedicated provider

A licensed dental anesthesiologist focuses only on your child’s sedation.

Adjustable in real time

Depth can be increased or lightened moment to moment as needed.

No memory of treatment

Children who have had frightening experiences do not add another one.

One visit, not six

Extensive work is completed together rather than across many appointments.

Care should feel simple

Coverage varies, so our team will help you understand benefits and costs before treatment.

Most insurance plans

We file for you

We submit the claim and explain your benefits before treatment begins.

No insurance?

Clear pricing

Ask about transparent self-pay options before the visit.

Flexible payment

CareCredit + Cherry

Financing options can help families spread out costs.

Parent questions

IV sedation FAQs

Short answers to the questions families ask most often. Still wondering about something? Call our Stamford team.

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Is IV sedation safe for kids?
Yes, when performed by certified specialists with proper monitoring. IV sedation has an excellent safety record in pediatric dentistry when protocols are followed. Your child will be continuously monitored throughout.
Will my child feel the IV being placed?
Numbing cream is applied first, and most kids feel only a brief pinch or nothing at all. For extremely anxious children, we may offer a small amount of oral sedation or nitrous first to relax before the IV goes in.
Will my child remember the procedure?
Most children have no memory of the treatment — IV sedation medications typically produce amnesia around the procedure.
Can I be in the room?
For IV sedation, parents usually wait in a nearby area during the active procedure — it’s a more controlled clinical environment. We’ll reunite you immediately after your child begins to wake. You’ll be involved in every decision before and after.
How long does recovery take?
Most children are alert enough to leave within 1–2 hours of waking, and fully back to normal by the next morning.
Will insurance cover IV sedation?
Often partially, especially when medically necessary. We’ll verify benefits, request pre-authorization where needed, and provide a cost estimate before treatment. CareCredit and Cherry financing are available.

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At Dental Care Kids, every visit is built around your child’s comfort, curiosity, and confidence. Our board-certified pediatric specialists and kid-loving team make dental care something families actually look forward to.

Contact & location

Call (203) 324-6171 to schedule your child’s visit, or reach us at frontdesk@dentalcarekids.com.

1500 Summer St., 2nd Floor, Stamford, CT

We serve families across Stamford, Greenwich, New Canaan, Darien, and nearby Westchester County, NY.

Evening and Saturday appointments available

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