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, [...]
It is important for children to learn healthy dental care habits at an early age. This way they will have better oral health and stronger teeth when they get older. IV dental sedation has help reduce the anxiety and fear children have of the dentist. Giving them a pleasant dental experience, without any pain and [...]
Why are so many dentists in New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Massachusetts, choosing to use a sedation service to come into their office? Not only will it reduce referrals, it will allow the dentist to focus solely on the dental treatments, without having to think about anesthetic management. Blue Sky Anesthesia Associates will take care of [...]
For many of us, the thought of going to the dentist is upsetting and provokes feelings of anxiety. Which is why we put off seeking treatment for dental concerns. That is until the pain becomes too much, which has damaging effects on a person’s overall health. Dental Sedation is the solution IV sedation allows children [...]
Oral health is much more than healthy teeth and gums, it is “a window to your overall health”. But unfortunately, going to the dentist isn't always easy. Adults and children put off going to the dentist for one reason or another. It could be from a traumatic event when you were younger, the sound of [...]
Mouth Healthy and the Blue Sky Anesthesia Associates have teamed up for National Children's Dental Health Month. When it comes to your child's oral health, we know it isn't always easy. All the sounds, sights, and instruments in their tiny, little mouths is not easy on children. In fact, it can be pretty scary. Which [...]
If the thought of going to the dentist makes you or a loved one anxious, then IV sedation may be the solution. You can now rest easy at the dentist office and have all your dental work taken care of without any pain or anxiety. You may be wondering how safe is dental sedation? Relax, [...]
For National Children's Dental Health Month, the American Dental Association and Blue Sky Anesthesia Associates put together a list of questions you should ask your dentist before your child has any type of sedation. Depending on the treatment, some dentist recommends children be given IV sedation to help them relax, prevent pain and anxiety, for [...]
In last week’s blog we talked about different ways to cope with dental anxiety and fear. Adults and children who struggle or avoid going to the dentist can easily fall into a “cycle of avoidance”. Where a person waits until an emergency to go to the dentist. By this time an invasive treatment is usually [...]
