Blue Sky Solutions Anesthesia Associates in New Hampshire celebrates National CRNA week. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists safely and cost effectively provide millions of people with dental health care they would not have received, yet many people have never even heard of them. What is a CRNA? A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) has advanced degrees, [...]
How much do you know about dental sedation? If you, a child, or loved one is contemplating having anesthesia for an upcoming dental appointment, then you need to know all you can about safety. Who will be doing the dental procedures, the anesthesia, monitor your vital signs, observe you until after the treatment, and check [...]
Maintaining good oral health requires regular dental exams, cleanings, and thorough home care. It may sound simple enough, but doesn’t always happen for one reason or another. Especially if you suffer from dental anxiety, a phobia, take certain medication, or have special needs. So, if the sound of the dental drill makes you shiver, that [...]
Certainly you want to do everything in your power to ensure the safety of your child or loved one, when it comes to dental sedation. 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 sedation is different than general anesthesia, which renders the child unconscious. The purpose of IV sedation is to reduce the child’s discomfort and anxiety during the dental procedure. The child will be very relaxed, even drowsy, but they will be able to answer and question and react to requests. When is IV sedation used? [...]
IV sedation has become a game changer when it comes to children getting dental treatments. Less stress and fewer visits, what’s not to like, then why is it not more widely used? Sedation for medical purposes is commonly used, but for dental work it hasn’t attained the same degree of popularity. Why? The easy answer, [...]
There are serious consequences when adults and children avoid the dentist. But dental fear and anxiety is real and often times too much to overcome. IV sedation allows a solution to the most restless patient. IV sedation is a trusted and safe sedation that has helped many people in New Hampshire get the dental work [...]
Dread, anxiety, fear, are just a few emotions many people feel when they have to go to the dentist. To the point you try everything to avoid going to the dentist. You’re not alone. There are thousands and thousands of New Hampshire residents looking for help. Here at Blue Sky Anesthesia Associates, we have partnered [...]
In last week’s blog we talked about the dread and anxiety New Hampshire residents feel when going to the dentist. If that sounds one you or a loved one, don’t worry. Blue Sky Solutions Anesthesia Associates has a great solution. IV sedation, sometimes called “Twilight Sedation”, is a safe and comfortable way to get all [...]
More and more people are taking advantage of sedation dentistry. It is helping both children and adults get the oral health care they need. Especially, those who are afraid or have anxiety about going to the dentist. Which form of sedation is best for you? There are a few differences between oral and IV sedation. Oral [...]
