Good oral hygiene is important for a healthy lifestyle, but many children and adults feel so much dental anxiety and fear, it keeps them from going to the dentist.
In last week’s blog we talked about the advantages of IV sedation for children, those with disabilities, older adults, and patients who feel anxiety.
Sedation Dentistry for Older Americans
Good oral health is important, especially as we age. Periodontal disease can quickly lead to tooth and bone loss. It can affect the health and just about every part of day to day life. Healthy teeth and gums enables us to enjoy food, good conversation by supporting speech and even facilitates digestion.
There are a number of reasons why older patients avoid the dentist, anxiety about the treatment and other pressing medical conditions. Embarrassment and fear also come into play when dental issues reach an unmanageable point.
IV sedation allows your dentist to treat any condition while the patient is relaxed and basically unaware of the treatment taking place.
Sedation Dentistry for those with Special Needs
For those with disabilities, it can be especially difficult, if not almost impossible, to obtain dental care. Their disability may make it problematic to regularly brush and floss. Medication can cause dry mouth, sitting still for any length of time can be an issue, or they may suffer from a severe gag reflex.
IV sedation allows many treatments to be done in just one appointment, instead of the stress of having to make several appointments.
Sedation for Dental Phobia
For thousands of people dental phobia is real. It can stem from the fear of drills or needles, previous negative dental experiences, the sights, or sounds. There are a number of other things can make visiting the dentist overwhelming.
When was the last time you or a loved one went to the dentist? If you’ve been putting it off because of anxiety or fear, sedation dentistry can change that. Contact Blue Sky Anesthesia Associates for more information.
