When it comes to the health of your child, nothing else is more important. So, when your dentist tells you they need several procedures, your heart just drops. You know they won’t be able to sit through the treatments for one reason or another. It could be the fear of the sounds, lights, pain, or even a disability or special needs. What are you going to do?
You are not alone
It is vital for children have proper dental care for a healthy teeth and gums, it is equally important they don’t feel severe anxiety or fear while they are having a dental procedure.
Pediatric dentistry has made significant strides in the last decade, but children with a sensitive gag reflex, have difficulty keeping their mouth open for the length of the procedure, difficulty remaining still, or have special needs, can make receiving dental treatments difficult. IV sedation is a great option for a child to receive quality dental care without compromising their level of comfort or negative memories associated with the dentist.
This is why many parents and caregivers are turning to IV dental sedation.
IV sedation is administered intravenously, unlike general anesthesia, it does not impair the child’s breathing ability and is custom to their specific needs. A highly trained anesthesia provider is required to monitor every breath and heartbeat during the procedure, as well as, blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation, to ensure the highest level of safety.
Hospital level sedation brought to your dental office
Dwayne Thibeault DNP, CRNA, ARNP is specially trained in evaluating children, analyzing their level of sensitivity or anxiety, and how they will respond to treatment. His experience and qualifications include 20+ years in trauma/critical care settings caring for patients of all ages and backgrounds ranging from office based procedures, to emergency trauma patients, to open heart and lung surgeries.
“By having a meaningful one-on-one conversation I get to know you and your concerns allowing me to determine the best-tailored sedation plan for you. I am committed to spending as much time as you need to answer all of your questions and I am happy to take calls from my patients anytime, even on the weekends.”
