According to recent studies, the demand for dental sedation has had significantly increased in the oral health care industry. The access to safe sedation for dental procedures requires a multidisciplinary team and the highest level of training. Dental IQ reveals important information when it comes to in-office dental sedation Like many other areas of health [...]
The goal of IV sedation in dental care is to provide quality treatment in both children and adults. It isn’t always easy for kids and those with disabilities to be cooperative while at the dentist. The environment, tools, equipment, sounds, and pain of the needle and drill, is enough to make anyone apprehensive. IV sedation [...]
Often times young children are afraid of going to the dentist. This can make them uncooperative, to the point of not being able to get the oral health care they need. Which is why some dentist recommend IV sedation. Alleviating the discomfort and stress associated with dental treatments. It is of utmost importance that those [...]
Dental anxiety is a serious issue. It can prevent you from getting the proper care of your teeth and gums. According to the American Dental Association, almost 22% of American avoid the dentist because of fear or anxiety. With the advancement of technology, modern dentistry ensures patients are relaxed and comfortable as possible during treatment. [...]
Good oral hygiene is important for a healthy lifestyle, but many children and adults feel so much dental anxiety and fear, it keeps them from going to the dentist. In last week’s blog we talked about the advantages of IV sedation for children, those with disabilities, older adults, and patients who feel anxiety. Sedation Dentistry [...]
National Dental Hygiene Month is a national effort to bring awareness on the importance of good oral health. This year focuses on maintaining a healthy smile, by brushing, flossing and visiting your dentist. Good dental hygiene can help prevent tooth decay and gum disease. An unhealthy mouth can increase the risk of health problems, such [...]
We are seeing more and more children and adults throughout New Hampshire use IV sedation to get the dental work they need. But we are also seeing an increase in incidents happening when the dentist perform both the anesthesia and the dental procedures simultaneously. Many of us don't really question the dentist. They take some [...]
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month and if you've ever taken care of someone with a disability, you understand the challenges that exist. Those with Down's syndrome are predisposed to have oral health issues, including, misaligned, missing, or malformed teeth. On top of that, they tend to have a higher percent of periodontal disease [...]
If you missed last week’s blog, we talked about the types of questions our CRNAs receive here at Blue Sky Anesthesia Associates. I encourage you to check it out, if you haven’t read it. Here are some questions from our patients What is the procedure when it comes to CRNAs? Prior to the dental appointment, [...]
Dental sedation isn’t just for those procedures that are painful. It can help anyone who has had a negative past experience while sitting in a dental chair. At Blue Sky Anesthesia Associates safety and comfort are our top priority. We have a lot of patients come to us with questions about IV sedation in a [...]
