Are you one of the millions of people who have dental anxiety, have overly sensitive teeth, or have a loved one who have a difficult time sitting still in the dental chair for an extended period of time? Then IV dental sedation may be for you! Want a stress free dental appointment? Here is what you [...]
Simply put, sedation dentistry is a way to minimize and/or eliminate the pain and distress associated with some dental care. Both adults and children who experience anxiety when going to the dentist are a good candidate. If you have any of the following concerns or fears, ask your dentist about IV sedation for your next appointment. [...]
Another state has brought up changes in Dental sedation after another patient suffered complications. According to a recent article WWAY3 News. One change is having an anesthesiologist present during procedures, something Shital Patel is advocating for. Her husband Dr. Henry Patel died in August 2020 at age 53, following a complication after receiving anesthesia for [...]
Most dentist today use local anesthesia to numb the affected area before doing a procedure on their patient. Unfortunately, there is more than just the physical pain of going to the dentist. There is also the emotions, nervousness, fear, and anxiety that go along with many dental appointments. Many of us choose to avoid the [...]
In last week’s blog we discussed why so many people are turning to IV sedation to have their dental work done. There are many more reasons to consider IV sedation for your next dental appointment Get more done in one appointment If you are like most people who dread going to the dentist and put [...]
If you have a difficult time getting your child or loved one to go to the dentist, IV sedation can help. At Blue Sky Anesthesia Associates, we go to your dentist office to safely administer IV sedation. There are many reasons why a patient can’t sit through a dental appointment. Young children often have a [...]
Long dental appointments can be difficult for both the patient and the dentist. These procedures take precision and concentration on the part of the dentist, yet it is difficult for anyone to sit still for an extended period of time, especially if you have dental anxiety. The solution, IV sedation IV sedation involves sedating medicine [...]
There are a number of adults and children in the New Hampshire area that don’t visit the dentist for necessary treatments or checkups because they dental anxiety. IV sedation is a great way to provide an anxiety free and safe dental experience. Mistakenly, sedation dentistry is thought to induce sleep, but the fact is, these [...]
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, [...]
How long has it been since you or a loved one been to the dentist? Most people put off going to the dentist because they have feelings of anxiety and fear. Either finding out you need several procedures or knowing you need them and can't face it. If this is how you feel, don't worry, [...]
