Is IV sedation for dental work right for you or your loved one? The thought of a dental procedure can make just about any cringe. Whether it is the pain, discomfort of sitting in the chair, the sound of the drill, or having someone’s hands in your mouth, sedation can help you feel more relaxed [...]
Is pain free dentistry really possible? Fear and anxiety are two of the biggest factors stopping people from going to the dentist. I don’t know anyone who likes sitting in the dental chair, the sound of the drill, or those painful shots! Which is why so many of us only visit the dentist when a [...]
In today’s age, many parents are worried about sedating their child for a dental appointment. And rightly so, but the benefits of a relaxed and comfortable can lead to a lifetime of good oral health. For optimal safety, parents are asking their dentist’s for the services of a Registered Certified Nurse Anesthetist. This is an [...]
Caring for someone with special needs isn’t always easy, good oral hygiene can be especially difficult. Whether your loved one is affected by Alzheimer’s, Down Syndrome, Autism, Parkinson’s, Cerebral Palsy, or another type of special needs, receiving quality dental care can be tough. Brushing at least twice a day for two minutes and flossing daily [...]
Often times, there are common misconceptions when it comes to sedation during dentistry procedures in New Hampshire. Sleep sedation and IV sedation may sound like similar, but they are quite different. By comparing different types of sedation and a few helpful tips, we hope it will clarify which is best for you or your loved [...]
While there has been great strides made in the dental industry, especially for our young patients, many are still finding it difficult to receive the oral health care they need. Whether it is anxiety, disability, special needs such autism or downs syndrome, a severe gag reflex, trouble sitting still for a longer period of time, [...]
If you or a loved one has anxiety when it comes to go to the dentist, or maybe special needs such as autism or Down's syndrome, a gag reflex, not able to sit still for long periods of time, or a physical disability, it can make having any type of dental procedure traumatizing. IV Sedation [...]
Are you worried about your child’s upcoming dental appointment. Perhaps it has been a while since they have received the oral health care they need. It could be dental anxiety, special needs, gag reflex, or a number of other reasons, keeping your loved one from visiting the dentist. When is IV sedation recommended for children? [...]
Studies have shown those adults and children with special needs, such as autism tend to have a higher rate of dental decay. Unfortunately, dental procedures are not always easy. Those with autism desire a consistent environment. Research shows between 20% to 25% of those with autism also have issues with tongue thrusting, bruxism, and enamel [...]
IV sedation for dental procedures has helped thousands of people get the oral health care they need. So, if the sound of the drill leaves you nauseated, the slurping noise of the suction hose makes your heart beat rapidly, or you or a loved one has a medical condition or disability that makes sitting in [...]
