Dental sedation is different than general anesthesia, which renders the child unconscious. The purpose of IV sedation is to reduce the child’s discomfort and anxiety during the dental procedure. The child will be very relaxed, even drowsy, but they will be able to answer and question and react to requests. When is IV sedation used? [...]
If you don’t like going to the dentist, you’re not alone. The American Dental Associations reports that 22% of adults have some type of fear of the dentist, and forgo going for this reason. People with a dental phobia or anxiety may experience visible distress, heartbeat racing, and sweating, leading up to their appointment. Those [...]
Take it from someone who knows, avoiding going to the densities has serious consequences. But those who have anxiety, fear, and a phobia of the dentist, it can be too overwhelming to overcome. It could be sitting still for an extended period of time, a disability, the sights, sounds or smells of the dentist office. [...]
If you or a loved one experiences anxiety or fear when going to the dentist, IV sedation can help. Working with a dental anesthesiologist enables even the youngest of patients safe and comfortable oral health care. There is no need to put your loved one through a taxing situation or unnecessary distress for an extraction [...]
Does the thought of going to the dentist make you tense with anxiety? There are many adults and children who avoid going to the dentist at all cost just because of the way it makes them feel. Fortunately, there are a few ways to get around this feeling of dread and anxiety, one of which [...]
If fear and anxiety is keeping you or a loved one from going to the dentist, sedation dentistry can help. For many people, they endure the pain of a toothache and possible infection rather than going to the dentist. Unfortunately, dental anxiety and fear are very common. IV sedation dentistry helps adults and children get [...]
Anxiety and fear of the dentist can keep you or your child from getting the dental care they need. If this sounds like you, don’t worry, a solution is here. Modern dentistry has enabled dentists to keep their patients relaxed and comfortable during their appointment. A very common way dentists now alleviate the pain and [...]
In dental offices throughout New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, children are having teeth extracted, cavities filled, root canals, and crowns. Often times, they are sedated to make them more cooperative, less anxious, and calmer. Enabling the dentist to perform several treatments at one time. Safe sedation for children in the dental setting has come to light earlier [...]
General anesthesia, novocaine, and conscious IV sedation are different types of sedation used by dentist in New Hampshire, ….. depending on the needs of the patient and the procedure. If you or a loved one dreads going to the dentist, feel anxiety, have a phobia, extreme sensitivity, disability, special needs or a severe gag reflex, [...]
Simply put, sedation dentistry is a way to minimize and/or eliminate the pain and distress associated with some dental care. Both adults and children who experience anxiety when going to the dentist are a good candidate. If you have any of the following concerns or fears, ask your dentist about IV sedation for your next appointment. [...]
