Going to the dentist can be scary, especially for children. Which is why so many parents are choosing IV sedation. Anxiety and fear can serious issues for a child’s dental appointment, between the safety issues it can cause, to the need for several appointments, and trauma that can last a lifetime.
One of the biggest benefit of IV sedation for children is that it creates a positive and relaxed dental experience, which can established healthy dental habits at an early age.
Safe, hospital level IV sedation can be brought to your dentist by a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. This allows pediatric dentists to perform the necessary treatment without causing discomfort or distress to the child. Even complex procedures such as fillings or extractions can be performed with ease. This will significantly reduce any trauma that is associated with these treatments.
Another benefit of IV sedation in pediatric dentistry, it allows the doctor to work effectively and efficiently. This type of sedation keeps a child cooperative and calm during the appointment. This allows the treatment time is significantly reduced and multiple procedures to be completed in just one visit, while minimizing the stress on both the child and parents.
For children who have a difficult time sitting still during dental treatments tend to miss routine appointments, such as examinations and cleanings. This often leads to poor oral health outcomes.
With IV sedation any uncomfortable dental experience or negative memory is eliminated. When a child doesn’t have negative associations with the dentist, they are more likely to develop healthy outlook towards dental care.
IV sedation offers many benefits for a child, including reduced fear and anxiety during procedures and better overall oral health outcomes. Having a positive association with the dentist sets a child up for a lifetime of great oral hygiene.
There is nothing more important than safety. Which is why Blue Sky Anesthesia Associates have highly trained and experienced CRNAs that come to your dentist office to perform IV sedation, while your dentist performs the procedure. We understand how anxious and nerve racking going to the dentist can be, it’s our goal to make your child feel comfortable and relaxed, so they can get the dental work they need.
