Anxiety and fear of the dentist can keep you or your child from getting the dental care they need. If this sounds like you, don’t worry, a solution is here. Modern dentistry has enabled dentists to keep their patients relaxed and comfortable during their appointment. A very common way dentists now alleviate the pain and [...]
In dental offices throughout New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, 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 [...]
General anesthesia, novocaine, and conscious IV sedation are different types of sedation used by dentist in New Hampshire, ….. depending on the needs of the patient and the procedure. If you or a loved one dreads going to the dentist, feel anxiety, have a phobia, extreme sensitivity, disability, special needs or a severe gag reflex, [...]
Many children feel apprehensive or anxious when they go to the dentist. That’s why IV sedation dentistry has become so popular. It allows younger patients to receive the dental care they need in a comfortable and relaxed environment. According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry: The goals of sedation in the pediatric patient for [...]
Do you get fearful or anxious about a dental procedure? Wish you could relax and feel comfortable in the dental chair? And best yet, hours will pass by like mere minutes, so that dental treatments can be performed. When you are relaxed, your dentist will be able to perform his work more efficiently because he [...]
Unfortunately, dental fear and anxiety is very common. Keeping many adults and children from getting the oral health care they need. It could be from a past painful experience, difficult time sitting still for an extended period of time, a disability, special needs, or a gag reflex. With today’s research, we have found the connection [...]
When it comes to the health of your child, nothing else is more important. So, when your dentist tells you they need several procedures, your heart just drops. You know they won’t be able to sit through the treatments for one reason or another. It could be the fear of the sounds, lights, pain, or [...]
Are you one of the millions of people who have dental anxiety, have overly sensitive teeth, or have a loved one who have a difficult time sitting still in the dental chair for an extended period of time? Then IV dental sedation may be for you! Want a stress free dental appointment? Here is what you [...]
Simply put, sedation dentistry is a way to minimize and/or eliminate the pain and distress associated with some dental care. Both adults and children who experience anxiety when going to the dentist are a good candidate. If you have any of the following concerns or fears, ask your dentist about IV sedation for your next appointment. [...]
Another state has brought up changes in Dental sedation after another patient suffered complications. According to a recent article WWAY3 News. One change is having an anesthesiologist present during procedures, something Shital Patel is advocating for. Her husband Dr. Henry Patel died in August 2020 at age 53, following a complication after receiving anesthesia for [...]
