Advantages

• Moderate to significant pain control / sedation
• Moderate to significant control of gag reflexes
• Not reversible (comfortable ride home)
• Easy to control the level of sedation, predictable comfort
• Can be combined with oral sedation for a comfortable ride to the office
• Moderate cost: $600.00 – 700.00 per visit

Disadvantages

• Moderate to significant pain control / sedation (more than enough for most)
• Prior arrangements essential (empty stomach & ride home)
• Patient must be in good overall health
• Moderate cost: $600.00 – 700.00 per visit

Best For

• Patients in good overall health
• Patients who have a difficult time getting numb
• Fearful patients
• Patients with a hyperactive gag reflex
• Patients who have had bad reactions to/with local anesthesia
• Long / difficult / extensive procedures
• When comfort is important
• When predictable sedation is essential