Choosing between going to the dentist and suffering in excruciating pain from a toothache can be a very difficult choice for many adults and children. IV sedation dentistry can help make that a lot easier and pain free!
IV sedation dentistry helps many people
Those who needs in depth or multiple dental procedures
Have a severe gag reflex
Extremely sensitive teeth
Severe anxiety
Unable to sit in the dentist’s chair for a long time
Low tolerance for pain
Those with disabilities or special needs
Children don’t always cooperate with the dentist or the hygienist, we all know it can be terrifying, especially if they have had a bad experience at one time.
While many dentists are allowed to administer minimal sedation, such as laughing gas. This isn’t the case with IV sedation. A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist is always the safest way to go when it comes to this type of sedation.
So, how safe is IV sedation?
When administered by a qualified and experienced CRNA, IV sedation is generally safe.
A CRNA will go over your complete medical history and ask you what medication you are currently taking, to ensure it is safe for the patient to undergo IV sedation.
The CRNA will determine the amount of sedative by the age and weight of the patient.
Why a CRNA?
A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), someone who is licensed to perform IV sedation. This way your dentist is able to spend all of his/her attention and concentration on your dental treatment.
This single ‘operator-anesthesia’ model practices has come under intense scrutiny. This is when the a dentist performs both the dental treatment and anesthesia at the same time. It can be compared to a surgeon performing both the procedure and the sedation at the same time.
A CRNA will focus solely on your sedation and safety, including monitoring your vitals, breathing, blood pressure, heart rate, and relaxation level.
If you are considering IV sedation for your next dental visit, make sure safety is a priority by having a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist there to bring hospital-level sedation to your dentist’s office.
