Why Consider IV Sedation For Your Next Dentist Appointment  

Dental anxiety and fear are fairly common. Typically it is caused by a painful or unpleasant experiences in past dental appointments. Others have trouble sitting still for an extended period of time or an exceptionally strong gag reflex, which can make dental treatments unbearable.

If you make up excuses, either for yourself or loved one, for not going to the dentist, then IV sedation for may be for you.

Top reasons to consider IV sedation dentistry

It will make your appointments go by faster

Your dentist appointment will go by very quickly, in fact, you won’t even remember much of it at all. So if you need to have a long procedure or several treatments, IV sedation will make you feel incredibly relaxed and comfortable. Before you even notice, it will all be over. The appointment will also go smoother, since the dentist won’t have to worry if they are hurting you or stopping because you need a break.

You won’t even mind being at the dentist

If you or a loved one dreads going to the dentist, IV sedation can change your perspective. Once you experience IV sedation and realize how pleasant and comfortable a dentist appointment can be, the dread will subside. You may not even mind going after the positive experience of IV sedation.

Check back with us next week for more reasons why children and adults are turning to IV sedation to have their dental work done. Until then, contact Blue Sky Anesthesia Associates for more information.

“Dental anxiety, or dental fear, is estimated to affect approximately 36% of the population, with a further 12% suffering from extreme dental fear. This anxiety can have serious repercussions in terms of an individual’s oral health, and it is considered to be a significant barrier to dental attendance resulting in poor attendance. This is known as dental avoidance and can lead to poor oral health or the necessity for specialist dental care . High dental anxiety has also been shown to influence the quality of life, with low oral health-related quality of life associated with high dental anxiety.” National Library of Medicine.