More and more people are taking advantage of sedation dentistry. It is helping both children and adults get the oral health care they need. Especially, those who are afraid or have anxiety about going to the dentist. Which form of sedation is best for you? There are a few differences between oral and IV sedation. Oral [...]
It is natural to feel some anxiety before a dental appointment, but when it becomes overwhelming or you are delaying appointments, then it is time to try sedation dentistry. Specialized medication administered in a safe environment allows both children and adults to catch up on years of missed dental visits in just one appointment. There [...]
Does the thought of going to the dentist make you or a loved one feel uneasy and anxious? Don’t worry, you are not alone. Dental anxiety is why only 1 in 5 Americans avoid going to the dentist. Our goal at Blue Sky Solutions Anesthesia Associates is to make the patient have a relaxed and [...]
Last week's blog we talked about why IV sedation for dental work has become so popular, the benefits keep coming. Multiple Procedures IV sedation makes it easy to catch up on years of missed dental appointments. Sitting in a dental chair for hours can easily be overwhelming, the fatigue and pain. With IV sedation, you [...]
How safe is IV sedation in the dentist office? It is an issue that has come into question. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) adopted important guidelines, some of which were published in Dentistry Today: The use of moderate sedation should include a person in addition to the [...]
Many children feel apprehensive or anxious when they go to the dentist. That’s why IV sedation dentistry has become so popular. It allows younger patients to receive the dental care they need in a comfortable and relaxed environment. “The goals of sedation in the pediatric patient for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are as follows: (1) [...]
With today’s advances in medicine, Intravenous (IV) sedation for dentistry has become more widely used. The techniques and drugs have developed to match the level of anxiety. While there are oral sedatives for milder cases, those with intense anxiety are turning to IV sedation. IV sedation is a safe and effective way to calm any [...]
More and more dentists are recommending IV sedation for children who need dental procedures. While sedation is safe for children, it is important for parents and caregivers do their homework and understand the process. Is your dentist following the industry best practices? Before the appointment, make sure you ask these questions. What type of sedation [...]
New medical research has shown how important good dental health, especially in children. But going to the dentist can be pretty scary, especially for a child. Which is why dental sedation has become so popular. Many parents worry about sedating their child for a dental appointment. And rightly so, the benefits of a relaxed and [...]
In last week’s blog we discussed why so many adults and children are turning to IV sedation for their dental procedures. If anxiety and thought of pain has kept you or a loved one from going to the dentist, then IV sedation may be for you. Don’t worry, you won’t have to change dentists, Blue [...]
