Afraid of the dentist, but always dreamed of an amazing smile and healthy teeth? Or does your loved one have a disability, making going to the dentist difficult? IV sedation may be the answer, but before you say yes, know what medication will be given to you and make sure someone will be monitoring your vital signs.
J.P. Abenstein, former president of the American Society of Anesthesiologists told the Hartford Courant, “Ask how your vital signs will be monitored while you’re sedated and who will do the monitoring. In rare cases, sedative drugs cause people to stop breathing, and you want to be sure that someone is monitoring your vital signs at all times and that there’s an emergency plan in place in case something goes wrong. Ideally, the office should have a defibrillator and everyone on the medical team should have training in advanced cardiac life support”
A Certified Nurse Anesthetist Administering IV Sedation Can Help With Your Next Dental Appointment
Though fear of the dentist is very common, often times it is misunderstood. The anxiety one feels when they have to go to the dentist and sit in that chair can be just as painful as the teeth and gums themselves.
Adult and children with mobility issues or physical limitations can have a difficult time sitting in the dental chair for an extended period of time. The necessity for several visits can significantly impact the situations.
Avoiding the dentist due to fear can lead to poor overall health, which leads to higher cost resolve the issues, from root canals, periodontal disease, to cardiovascular disease, dementia, respiratory infection, and diabetic complications.
If you think you or someone you love may benefit from sedation dentistry, we recommend you contact the specialist at Blue Sky Solutions to discuss your options and to make an appointment. Our highest priority is reducing anxiety and ensuring safe dental care.
