Going to the dentist can be overwhelming for anyone. But if you have severe anxiety, a medical condition, gag reflex, disability, special needs, or a child who is afraid of the dentist, it can be just too much to bear. Which is why so many people are turning to IV sedation.
A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, CRNA, from Blue Sky Solutions partners with your dentist to do everything to make your appointment a positive experience. The CRNA provides the IV sedation that is individually tailored based on your individual needs, while the dentist performs the treatment.
Once you are relaxed and your IV is placed, you will be given medication through the IV that will place you in a restful dream-like state of sleep.
During your procedure we give you medication through the IV to help decrease pain, inflammation, and nausea for approximately four or more hours after you leave the office. Upon waking from your relaxed dream-like state you will have no recollection of your dental procedure and minimal to no discomfort at all.
Within 30 to 60 minutes after waking you will be safe to go home with another adult and you will be provided with written discharge instructions from your nurse anesthesiologist. For the rest of the day you should rest and drink lots of fluid. You should not operate any machinery, use any sharp objects, sign any legal papers, or make important decisions that require the full use of your faculties as the medication may impair your judgment for up to 24 hours.
You can expect a follow-up phone call later that day from the nurse anesthesiologist that provided your sedation to answer any questions, make sure the sedation was to your satisfaction, and that you are recovering well.
With IV sedation your dentist will able to get many procedures done in one appointment. The dentist will also be able to work more efficiently, because they won’t have to worry about making you uncomfortable. Which also means you won’t have to keep going back to the dentist for follow up appointments.
Contact Blue Sky Solutions for more information and to make an appointment.
