With today’s advances in medicine, Intravenous (IV) sedation for dentistry has become more widely used. The techniques and drugs have developed to match the level of anxiety. While there are oral sedatives for milder cases, those with intense anxiety are turning to IV sedation.
IV sedation is a safe and effective way to calm any dental fears
With IV sedation, the medication is delivered directly into the bloodstream through a very small needle in the arm or hand. This way those with such anxiety will quickly feel relaxed.
This medication has an amnesic effect, which means the patient won’t remember much of the procedure, if any. This makes the dental experience much more pleasant. But don’t worry, the patient will be in a “semi-awake’ state, able to respond to any questions or verbal commands.
IV sedation does need a qualified third party present to monitor the vital signs and breathing. They can also adjust the medication based on the needs.
Does the dentist administer the sedation?
Over the past several years the ‘Single Operator Model of Sedation’, where the dentist simultaneously performs both the anesthesia and the dental work has come under intense scrutiny, especially for pediatrics. Many professionals are saying this type of practice is unsafe and has lead to many medical disasters. Some areas have evened banned single operator anesthesia.
To ensure the highest level of safety, have a Certified, Registered and Licensed Nurse Anesthetist administer IV sedation and monitor your vitals, while the dentist can concentrate on the dental procedures.
At Blue Sky Solutions, we bring hospital-level sedation to your dentist office. Our #1 goal is patient safety and satisfaction because we care for you, like we would our family. We partner with dentists throughout New Hampshire, Salem, Bedford, Amherst, Barrington, Concord, Dover, Nashua, and Rochester.
Contact Blue Sky Solutions for more information and to make an appointment.
