Pediatric sedation for dental work has recently come into question. Under the current guidelines, a dentist who has training in anesthesia, can administer it without someone with proper certification to monitor the child’s vital signs. This is unlike the rules mandated for physicians. They are required to have another person present who is clinically trained [...]
Is it time you improved your dental health? It is easy to put off going to the dentist, we all do it. Whether you are an adult, a child, or a loved one with special needs, going to the dentist is stressful. You are not alone! Here at Blue Sky Anesthesia Associates, we understand how [...]
Anxiety and fear are feelings that overtake many of us, at just the thought of going to the dentist. We’ve all experienced a tooth ache, and hoped it would just go away on its own, but it never does. In fact it just gets worse, until you can’t take it anymore and you are forced [...]
It isn’t uncommon for young children to feel apprehensive about going to the dentist. In cases where there is high anxiety, need extensive dental treatments, have a child with Autism or special needs, IV sedation may be recommended. Pediatric dentists throughout New Hampshire and Vermont put their children in good hands with Dwayne Thibeault DNP, CRNA, [...]
Just imagine having all your dental work without any discomfort or pain, that’s what IV sedation does. A pain free dental appointment! When it comes to dental experience, we are all unique. There are emotional anxiety and physical discomfort. It is difficult to almost impossible to control your emotions. It can start with nervousness when [...]
Dental sedation has helped thousands of adults and children get the dental health care they need. IV sedation is a great option for those who have dental anxiety or fear, physical limitation, a disability, gag reflex, or many other reasons. The medication will not make you completely unconscious, but has an amnesiac effect and produces [...]
I get nervous when I visit the dentist, I can’t even imagine the anxiety my child feels. A routine dental appointment can easily turn into traumatic experience. Dental professionals are going to great lengths to make children feel as comfortable as possible, with specifically trained staff and child friendly exam rooms. . This [...]
Taking a child to the dentist isn’t always easy. In fact, it can be very difficult. Anxiety and fear just adds to the suffering. The lights, sounds, smells, and instruments in their little mouth can be too much. Don’t worry, there is a safe and effective way to ease Dental Anxiety IV sedation has become [...]
Dental care is important for both adults and children. But getting the proper care isn’t always easy, especially for kids with special needs or disabilities. Whether it’s anxiety or difficulty cooperating, even simple procedures can be overwhelming. Pediatric IV sedation can help them get the care they need without the fear or pain. A Pain [...]
In last week's blog we talked about how IV sedation can help adults and children get the oral health care they need without letting fear or anxiety get in the way. Many of our patients at Blue Sky Solutions Anesthesia Associates have asked us what is the difference between IV sedation and general anesthesia. There [...]
