Routine dental extractions can normally be performed under local anesthesia (Novocaine) only. If the patient is very nervous or apprehensive about the procedure, these procedures can be performed under intravenous sedation. If you are interested in intravenous (IV) sedation, it is required that Dr. Digney see you for a brief consultation appointment first, so that he can assess your medical history, and talk to you about the sedation process. The procedure can then be scheduled.