Is fear or anxiety keeping you or a loved one from going to the dentist? There is an easy solution, IV sedation. It is a growing trend, because not going to the dentist can have significant health benefits. While IV sedation has few risks, it is important to ensure all safety measures are in place.
Many of us assume all the proper safety measures are in place, but that isn’t always the case.
Let’s start with how IV sedation works. Medicine is administered through a vein in the back of the hand or the arm. Since IV sedation goes into the bloodstream, it takes effect almost immediately.
The patient will feel a state of deep relaxation. Though you will be conscious, you won’t even notice what is going on, the sounds, sights, or smells.
It is important for a patient in this level sedation to have all their vital signs closely monitored. The dentist will be busy doing the procedure which is why having a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist there to administer the IV sedation and monitor the patient’s vital signs, ensures the safest measures are being taken and not compromised.
Who can benefit from IV Sedation?
While IV sedation is a great solution for those with anxiety about going to the dentist, it goes much further. It also helps those who have a hard time sitting for an extended period of time or don’t really understand why they are at the dentist. It’s also a great option for those with a gag reflex, special needs or disabilities.
The side effects, if any, are very minor and brief. The patient will need someone to drive them home. They also may feel a little tired for a few hours afterwards.
If you’ve been putting off going to the dentist because of anxiety or caregiver of someone with special needs, contact Blue Sky Solutions. We bring hospital level sedation to your New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Massachusetts dental office.
