Many of us have severe anxiety when it comes to going to the dentist, others may have a child who needs several dental procedures, or taking care of someone with disabilities which can make getting necessary oral health care very difficult. There are several types of sedation available in most dental offices, but most of [...]
While Alison Power waited for her son in the waiting room, 17 year old Christopher Power was being sedated and having four teeth extracted before having braces. Unfortunately, his dentist still used the 'single operator' model for sedation. Where the dentist performs both the sedation/anesthesia and dental procedure simultaneously. The family's attorneys allege doctors “failed [...]
Many people have anxiety or medical issue that makes going to the dentist almost impossible! Don’t worry, there is help. Have you heard of a CRNA? CRNA is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. CRNA’s partner with top rated dentist to bring provides safe IV sedation to dental patients. We offer solutions to manage your anxiety [...]
Many parents don’t realize or are unaware of the risks involved in when a single model sedation, such as, when a pediatric dentist, administers IV sedation while also performing the dental procedure. Even though the parent may have signed a consent form explaining the dangers, the information isn’t always absorbed. Dr. Jim Nickman, president of [...]
In dental offices throughout New Hampshire, children are having teeth extracted, cavities filled, root canals, and crowns. Often times, they are sedated to make them more cooperative, less anxious, and calmer. Enabling the dentist to perform several treatments at one time. Safe sedation for children in the dental setting has come to light earlier this [...]
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, while it is important for everyone to have good dental care, those with Down Syndrome may require special attention. The National Down Syndrome Society shares why those with this chromosomal disorder have special needs when it comes to oral health. Delayed tooth eruption, for both baby and permanent [...]
It’s understandable for parents to be concerned about IV sedation for your child’s dental procedures. And why not, lately there have been several questions raised bout the safety of anesthesia during pediatric dentistry. The fact is, when the sedation is administered by an experienced and qualified nurse anesthetist, it has been proven safe and effective. [...]
There is a lot of buzz going around about IV sedation in dentistry situations. Understanding the facts about receiving sedation for you or a loved one will help ensure quality and safe oral health care. IV sedation dentistry allows patients with anxieties, disabilities and special needs such as, Alzheimer’s, downs syndrome, or those who have trouble [...]
Children who need dental work, whether it is a root canal, teeth pulled, or cavities filled, are finding IV sedation a way to make the process easier. Calming the child's anxiety and making it easier for the dentist to tackle many procedures in one appointment. Unfortunately, there have been some rare cases in the news [...]
If you’ve ever taken a child to the dentist you know, knows it can be stressful for everyone. Most children can’t sit still very long, especially when they have someone poking around in their mouth. Things just go downhill if they need to have Novocaine, drilling to fill a cavity, or a root canal. It [...]
