Dentists work hard to make every visit pleasant, but still most adults and children dread going. The discomfort and fear often leads to anxiety and missed appointments. Which overtime makes going to the dentist that much more difficult. For those who have anxiety, a disability, or special needs, having a dental procedure may take more [...]
A New Year means a new you! While you may not realize, a dental phobia, medical condition or special needs can be affecting your life more than you think. Issues with your teeth can develop leading to a host of health issues, depression and even anxiety, not to mention the discomfort and pain. Don’t Worry, [...]
Dental sedation will definitely be a hot topic for 2019. Efforts to reduce the number of pediatric disasters in the dental chair are in full force. The evolution of the guidelines concerning our children and IV sedation outside the hospital setting will hopefully reduce the number of tragedies In a dental setting, anesthesia requirements carry [...]
There seems to be a growing trend in dental offices that has many people questioning the requirements and guidelines of what is required to administer IV Sedation to children and adults. The American Society of Anesthesiologits have “witnessed a growing awareness of adverse events in dental office-based settings associated with sedation and/or anesthesia care – [...]
There has been a lot of controversy surrounding dental sedation. Much of which is because dental anesthesia regulations are not under the authority of the Medical Board. Instead, they are under the Dental Board. It can be unrealistic to think a small child, someone with disabilities or special needs, will be able to sit in [...]
Most people remember having a shot of Novocain before their dental procedure. The shot really hurt, your gum, lips, and cheeks get numb and feel huge for hours after. The whole thing was very uncomfortable, but it was fairly effective at reducing the pain. Though this type of local anesthesia typically intensified the fear and [...]
Dental visits don’t have to be scary or a source of anxiety anymore! For millions of people dental anxiety is a real concern. Whether it was a bad experience you had at the dentist, nervous about the pain, a disability, or a loved one with special needs, not going to the dentist can have long [...]
Dental anxiety is very real for many of us. We make the appointment, we count down the days, dreading it more and more with every passing day. Then the day arrives and you just can’t do it. There are many excuses going through your head, each one more valid than the other, until you miss [...]
One of the top trends in dentistry is sedation. Whether it is to get healthier teeth or to get whiter ones, there is a growing understanding of just how important that trip to the dental office really is. Unfortunately, dental phobia, fear, special needs, and even certain medications can keep you from sitting in that [...]
Whether it is for you, a child, or someone you love, sedation during a dental procedure needs to be closely monitored. It is vital to have properly trained personnel, such as a CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist), who has the tools and experience to act quickly in an emergency situation. More Adults and Children Are [...]
