It is important for children to learn healthy dental care habits at an early age. This way they will have better oral health and stronger teeth when they get older.
IV dental sedation has help reduce the anxiety and fear children have of the dentist. Giving them a pleasant dental experience, without any pain and strange noises or smells.
IV sedation can help children with many types of procedures
Extractions
While dentist try hard to preserve every tooth, they can still become decayed or damaged. If this happens and the tooth has deteriorated to the point it isn’t salvageable, it may need to be extracted.
Stubborn baby teeth may also need to be extracted to make room for their adult teeth or orthodontic treatment.
Extracting a tooth can be very painful and can be a traumatic for a child (or adult). IV sedation can ensure they don’t feel or remember anything.
Filling cavities
“Cavities (also known as caries or tooth decay) are one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood in the United States. Untreated cavities can cause pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing, and learning. Children who have poor oral health often miss more school and receive lower grades than children who don’t,” according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Children develop cavities when there are weakness in a tooth due to decay. They need to be treated as soon as possible to prevent further erosion.
Unfortunately, many children are fearful of all the sights, smells, and pain of dentistry. Leading to avoidance and poor oral health in adults. IV sedation can change all that, children will be able to sit still in the dental chair and not feel any anxiety or fear
Oral surgery
The invasive nature of oral surgery makes dental sedation a necessity. They can be overwhelming for children, due to the complexity. Safe IV sedation provides relief and ensures they get the procedures they need.
IV sedation helps alleviate the anxiety and fear associated with going to the dentist. Since it enables young patients to sit still and calm for an extended period of time, it is safer and easier for dentist to perform the treatment.
Before you struggle with having a dental treatment or put your child through a traumatizing procedure, consult with a Registered Certified Nurse Anesthetist. IV sedation has helped patients of all ages easily get all types of dental work, from complex treatments, to root canals and X-rays and dental cleanings.
