Going to the dentist can be a major event, especially for those with special needs, such as Down syndrome, autism, or any type of disability. Between the anxiety and the thought of sitting in the dental chair with all the sights and sounds, can be unbearable.
But neglecting routine dental care can turn a simple filling into a painful root canal. Which can lead to costly procedures and even affect the rest of your health.
The solution may be easier than you think, IV sedation. Many people either don’t know enough information or may have heard a few rumors going around about this type of sedation.
It is important to know the facts about IV sedation
The same hospital level IV Sedation can be brought to your dental office for any type of procedure, small or large. This can be a game changer for those who have a difficult time sitting in a dental chair.
It just takes one bad experience at the dental office, especially as a child, to cause psychological trauma. Which is why so many people are taking advantage of IV sedation.
A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist administering the sedation and monitoring the safety of the patient, allows the dentist to focus solely on the procedure.
It is important to know, the patient will still be conscious and responsive during the procedure, but will not remember much, if any, of the appointment, they will be in a deep state of relaxation.
IV sedation isn’t just for those who are anxious about going to the dentist. It has significant benefits for both children and adults. From cosmetic procedures to those who may be medically compromised, have a high gag reflex or special needs.
Going to the dentist can be a comfortable experience
At Blue Sky Solutions Group, our expectations are high and yours should be too when choosing to have sedation for your dental procedure. You deserve to have individual attention and an experienced nurse anesthetist providing your sedation whose only concern is monitoring the patient.
Dwayne Thibeault CRNA, is an active member of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA), the Florida Association of Nurse Anesthetists (FANA) and the New Hampshire Association of Nurse Anesthetists (NHANA). We encourage you to contact him for more information about dental sedation and to make an appointment.
