If you are someone who avoids going to the dentist because of anxiety and discomfort, or have a loved one who can’t sit in the dental chair for an extended period of time, or the sights and sounds are just too much, then IV sedation is a great option.
What is IV sedation?
IV sedation for dentistry is a method of giving relaxing anesthesia through an IV into the blood stream. This form of conscious sedation takes effect almost immediately. Allowing the patient to be completely relaxed during the procedure. While the patient breathes on their own and will be able to respond to any questions, they won’t feel anything and remember very little (if any) of the appointment. They should refrain from any extraneous activities until they are fully alert and they will need someone to drive them home.
What are the benefits of having a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) administer the sedation?
A CRNA has been highly trained in performing this type of sedation. They work side by side dentist, who will be able to focus fully on the patient’s procedure. While the CRNA administer the IV sedation and focus on the patient’s breathing, vitals, and comfort.
Who can benefit from IV sedation dentistry?
Patients who need extensive treatments. Instead of multiple appointments, IV sedation allows you the get all the work you need all in one sitting, and you won’t even remember it.
Those with a sensitive gag reflex. Having even minor dental work can almost be impossible with a sensitive gag reflex. Unfortunately, local anesthetic typically doesn’t help, which is why IV sedation can be a game changer.
A low threshold of pain. Whether you have difficulty getting numb or it just doesn’t work, IV sedation is a safe and effective method to eliminate all the pain.
You have anxiety or fear. There are so many of us who experience serious anxiety when we sit in that dental chair. But thanks to IV sedation, all that can be a thing of the past.
Those who have special needs. Whether it is a physical or mental disability, going to the dentist can be particularly stressful. There is no need to put your loved one through a taxing situation or unnecessary distress.
Young children From the sight of the instruments, the sound of the drill, pressure and pain, can not only traumatize the child, but make it almost impossible for the dentist to do any type of procedure.
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.
