Dental Anxiety and Your Child; What Sedation is Best?

It can be especially difficult for a child to go to the dentist. Whether it’s anxiety, special needs, a disability, or a past experience, a dental exam and cleaning can be traumatic. 

But It Doesn’t Have To Be This Way! 

At Blue Sky Solutions we understand this type of anxiety, particularly in children. We partner with dentist throughout New Hampshire to bring hospital level sedation to their office. We ensure children get the oral health care they need without the fear or anxiety. 

There are a variety of reasons why children have anxiety at the dentist

It could be the dental setting itself, the distinct smell of the dental office, having to sit still for an extended period of time, the lights in their eyes, feel of the instruments, hands in their mouth, even the sounds of the drill, can be overwhelming.  Fear of not knowing what is going to happen. Even the thought of potential pain. 

Building relationships, trust and sedation dentistry 

At Blue Sky Solutions we believe in building relationships with both the child and the parent. We understand it can be a very scary time for both. We start by talking before the appointment, gather all the health and dental history. Going over what your child likes and doesn’t like.

We feel it is important to be caring and compassionate, taking the time to go over every step along the way and create an individually tailored plan for your child. We also encourage you to call us with any questions and concerns you may have. 

The American Society of Anesthesiologists suggests, the dentist should have a separate “a qualified individual”, to do the sedation and to monitor both the vital signs and heart rate, because it “reduces risk of adverse events,” said Dr. Jeffrey S. Plagenhoef, the society’s president.

Highest level of safety. When IV sedation is administered by a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, it means there won’t be any compromises on safety. Don’t let anything get in your way of your child’s oral health, contact Blue Sky Solutions for more information on pain free dentistry.