October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month and if you've ever taken care of someone with a disability, you understand the challenges that exist. Those with Down's syndrome are predisposed to have oral health issues, including, misaligned, missing, or malformed teeth. On top of that, they tend to have a higher percent of periodontal disease [...]
If you missed last week’s blog, we talked about the types of questions our CRNAs receive here at Blue Sky Anesthesia Associates. I encourage you to check it out, if you haven’t read it. Here are some questions from our patients What is the procedure when it comes to CRNAs? Prior to the dental appointment, [...]
Dental sedation isn’t just for those procedures that are painful. It can help anyone who has had a negative past experience while sitting in a dental chair. At Blue Sky Anesthesia Associates safety and comfort are our top priority. We have a lot of patients come to us with questions about IV sedation in a [...]
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), have been used in Dentistry for over 150 years. According to Gallup, CRNAs are among the nation's most trusted professions. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology fact sheet History Nurses have topped Gallup’s Honesty and Ethics list for 19 consecutive years and are ranked second in the 2021 U.S. News & [...]
What is a CRNA? CRNA stands for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. They work closely with dentists, going to their office to provide save IV sedation for their patents - both adults and children - who are apprehensive or anxiety when have dental treatments done. Whether it is a lengthy or complex procedure, IV sedation is [...]
If you are someone who avoids going to the dentist because of anxiety and discomfort, or have a loved one who can’t sit in the dental chair for an extended period of time, or the sights and sounds are just too much, then IV sedation is a great option. What is IV sedation? IV sedation [...]
Imagine, a dental procedure that may take hours, feel like it just took a few minutes to complete. Instead of multiple appointments for adults and children who require complex dental treatments, a smile makeover, or those who have dental anxiety, everything can be performed in just one visit with the help from a Certified Registered [...]
Intravenous sedation or IV sedation is a type of conscious sedation that helps dental patients feel relaxed and pain free during their appointment. While you won’t be completely asleep, you will less aware of what is going on around you. There are many reasons why both adults and children avoid going to the dentist. The [...]
Having an affordable anesthesia provider come to your office has many benefits, attracting more patients, reduce liability for the office, and increase safety. Last week’s blog we talked about how more and more patients are gravitating to dental offices that offer a higher level of sedation, due to their fear and anxiety “There are significant [...]
For many of us, just the thought of going to the dentist can bring about anxiety and fear. In fact, over 60 percent of adults in America are afraid of going to the dentist. While over 20 percent miss appointments due to the thoughts of pain and fear. While I don’ know anyone who likes [...]
