Most people remember having a shot of Novocain before their dental procedure. The shot really hurt, your gum, lips, and cheeks get numb and feel huge for hours after. The whole thing was very uncomfortable, but it was fairly effective at reducing the pain.
Though this type of local anesthesia typically intensified the fear and stress of the dentist. You were still awake in the chair, able to hear the sound of the drill, instruments scraping your teeth, see the dentist and nurse put all these things in your mouth, and smell that very unique dentist office smell. Which only adds to the anxiety! It explains why so many people go years without going to the dentist.
For many people the fear and anxiety is just too much to overcome, especially for children, those will special needs or a disability.
Which is why so many people are turning to IV Sedation to have necessary dental treatment done. It allows children and adults to have several complex procedures done in a single appointment. Such as filling, extractions, root canals, crowns, bridges, TMJ and gum disease treatments.
What can you expect with IV Sedation?
A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), will ensure all safety measures are in place. monitor your breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure. You won’t remember anything after the IV is placed in your hand or arm. The medication works very quickly to create a deep state of relaxation. One which you will be able to answer any questions the dentist asks, but won’t remember much if any about the appointment.
Depending on the type of dental procedure you are having done will determine how long you will be sedated.
You will also need someone to drive you home after the appointment because of the effects of the medication.
Contact Blue Sky Solutions for more information or to make an appointment
