The goal of IV sedation in dental care is to provide quality treatment in both children and adults. It isn’t always easy for kids and those with disabilities to be cooperative while at the dentist. 

The environment, tools, equipment, sounds, and pain of the needle and drill, is enough to make anyone apprehensive. IV sedation is a conscious sedation, used safely and successfully during dental procedures. 

Inadequate pain control to manage a child’s pain at a dentist appointment can set a child up for a lifetime of dental anxiety.

How does IV Sedation help children get the dental care they need?

Time Passes Quickly 

Instead of dreading every second your child is with the dentist, you can relax and know they aren’t feeling any anxiety or pain. IV sedation makes time fly by. It also means, they won’t even remember much, if at all, of the appointment. I don’t know anyone, who wouldn’t want to forget the time spent in a dental chair. 

Fewer Dental Visits 

Needing several appointments for multiple procedures, is more than just a hassle, it can be the source of undue stress and anxiety. IV sedation allows the patient to have multiple treatments all in one appointment. Saving you time, money, and stress. 

Decreased Sensitivity

If your child’s gums or teeth are so sensitive the smallest treatment can be too much to take, then IV sedation may be the safe option to get the dental care you need.

Gag Reflex 

A subconscious gag reflex can make dental procedures far more difficult. Hands and dental instruments in your mouth just makes it worse. Dental sedation can make you relax, which means less interruptions when it comes to dental treatments. 

Safety 

For the highest level of safety, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is a licensed anesthesia professional, should be at the dentist to administer the medication and monitor your child’s vitals the entire time.

Dwayne Thibeault DNP, CRNA, ARNP,  from Blue Sky Solutions, brings hospital-level sedation to your dentist’s office. Our #1 goal is patient safety and satisfaction because we care for you, like we would our family.