There have been exciting changes in the world of dentistry in New Hampshire. While tooth decay, cavities, and extensive dental work are up, especially in children, IV sedation has made the whole process easier!
“Tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease—5 times more common than asthma, 4 times more common than early- childhood obesity, and 20 times more common than diabetes, “ said the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Whether it is extensive dental work, behavior issues, special needs, a disability, or anxiety, IV sedation during pediatric dentistry has become very common.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, every year in the United States, there are an estimated 100,000 to 250,000 pediatric dental sedations performed.
While there aren’t any issues with the IV sedation itself, when the anesthesia is administered by inexperienced staff, a dentist preoccupied with performing the dental procedure, or the appropriate life devices are not readily available, is when trouble happens.
To ensure the highest level of safety, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is the best way to go, especially when it comes to our children. They are specifically trained in IV sedation. Allowing the dentist to concentrate on the dental procedures, while the nurse anesthetist constantly monitors the vitals, breathing heart rate. IV sedation for dental work has been proven beneficial for those who need several procedures, the elderly, children, those with disabilities, and those who would forgo treatment due to fear.
Highly regarded Dwayne Thibeault DNP, CRNA, ARNP, with Blue Sky Solutions partners with some of the top rated dentist in New Hampshire to minimize and even eliminate stress and pain associated with going to the dentist. At Blue Sky Solutions, we work with each patient individually to create a sedation plan specifically tailored to their needs, to ensure they achieve a state of peace and tranquilly in a safe environment.
