Have you ever brought your child in to the dentist for the treatment of painful cavities. It can be incredibly difficult, if not impossible! According to the Surgeon General, childhood caries are “the single most common chronic childhood disease.” Moderate sedation or general anesthesia is often used due to their behavior, age, and disease severity. [...]
Have you ever come out of the dentist office and thought, “That was the best dental visit ever!”. Not many people have, in fact, most people avoid the dentist at all cost. This feeling of anxiety and fear is usually produced from a previous traumatic experience. There are many different types of sedation that can [...]
Good oral hygiene is important for a healthy lifestyle, but many children and adults feel so much dental anxiety and fear, it keeps them from going to the dentist. In last week’s blog we talked about the advantages of IV sedation for children, those with disabilities, older adults, and patients who feel anxiety. Sedation Dentistry [...]
National Dental Hygiene Month is a national effort to bring awareness on the importance of good oral health. This year focuses on maintaining a healthy smile, by brushing, flossing and visiting your dentist. Good dental hygiene can help prevent tooth decay and gum disease. An unhealthy mouth can increase the risk of health problems, such [...]
We are seeing more and more children and adults throughout New Hampshire use IV sedation to get the dental work they need. But we are also seeing an increase in incidents happening when the dentist perform both the anesthesia and the dental procedures simultaneously. Many of us don't really question the dentist. They take some [...]
Do you have to drag your child kicking and screaming to the dentist office? Do you blame them? Most adults have to be in serious pain to go to the dentist. Unfortunately, the longer you wait to visit the dentist, the worse things can be, for both children and adults. It can also affect the [...]
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 & [...]
