There are now many dentists in New Hampshire who are offering safe IV sedation with a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). Allowing both adults and children to get the oral health care they so desperately need. Having a CRNA come to the office to preform IV sedation is rewarding for both the dental practice, they can now reach more people, and the patients reap the benefits of healthy teeth and gums.
It is important to keep safety in mind, having a CRNA preforming the sedation significantly reduces the risk of complications.
“Managing pain and anxiety are among dentistry’s oldest challenges,” said DOCS Education cofounder and Sedation Safety Week chairman Dr. Michael Silverman.
IV sedation can be a game changer, since they are able to have several procedures done in one appointment, they can make up for years of years of missed dental visits, giving them a beautiful smile and tons of self confidence.
As a parent, I was very concerned about having my daughter sedated for the dental work she needed. After all, the last couple of years there have been several questions raised about the safety of IV sedation for pediatric dentistry. Following a traumatic episode at the dentist a couple of years ago, my daughter now has severe anxiety.
After I saw reports in the media concerning complications around IV sedation, I decided to do my own research.
I found some important factors when it comes to IV sedation. When it is administered by an experienced and qualified CRNA, it has been proven to be safe and effective. Not only has it allowed my daughter to receive the necessary oral health care she desperately needed, going to the dentist isn’t a huge ordeal anymore! Which means she will have a lifetime good oral health care.
If you or a loved one has dental anxiety, special needs, or isn’t able to sit for long periods of time, IV sedation is defiently worth looking into.
