New medical research has shown how important good dental health, especially in children. But going to the dentist can be pretty scary, especially for a child. Which is why dental sedation has become so popular.
Many parents worry about sedating their child for a dental appointment. And rightly so, the benefits of a relaxed and comfortable dental appointment can lead to a lifetime of good oral health. Plus, all those missed treatments can be caught up in just one appointment.
For the highest level of safety, parents are choosing a Registered Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). This is a person who is specifically trained in providing IV sedation and monitoring all the vital signs, allowing the dentist to concentrate on the procedure.
Read how IV sedation helped Grace and her daughter:
“My daughter is autistic and the dentist has always been a particular problem for her. When we both heard the commercial for JD Howard on her favorite radio station a few times she asked if she could try the “sleep dentist”. She knows her teeth hurt but just could not go to the dentist. We had an amazing first visit and this past Friday she had all of her dental problems fixed in 1 visit using their “sleep” approach.”
“The nurse anesthetist was caring and compassionate to her and quickly had her asleep before she could work herself up into a panic. He let her know what was happening step by step and worked fast to calm her down. The dental team did a great job tackling all her dental issues with speed, accuracy and compassion. When she woke up, she was greeted with happy, kind faces. When we got home and she had rested some more she was pleased with herself for doing it and said, ” I really did it, mom!” and ” I think I like my dentist!” and ” I like that place!” That’s all I need to hear to know we have found a place that can truly understand the difficulties anyone can have going to a dentist.”
