In last week's blog, we talked about the controversial topic of IV sedation during dentistry. With little oversight on who regulates the administration of anesthesia in dental offices. The Dental Tribune spoke with a leading voice on the subject, Dr Rita Agarwal, who explains why the single operator model is a problem. This is different [...]
A New Year means a new you! Make this year the year you, your child, or loved one, gets the dental care they need. 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 [...]
When IV sedation is performed by a trained third party professional, IV sedation is extremely safe. Whether you are a patient who has put off going to the dentist because of anxiety, a parent of a child who need extensive dental work, but has a difficult time sitting through procedures, or a dental office looking [...]
Why are so many dentist in New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont choosing Nurse Anesthesiologists from Blue Sky Anesthesia Associates? We understand that many patients dread going to the dentist for fear of discomfort from the procedure being performed. We offer your patients the opportunity to have their dental procedure done by you in your office [...]
IV sedation has become a game changer for dentists throughout New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont. That's why having an in-house Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), has become so popular. Allowing both adults and children to get the oral health care they so desperately need. Having a CRNA come to the office to perform IV [...]
Dental anxiety has become a big issue for many adults and children. The thought of the pain and discomfort is overwhelming. Thankfully, there are now solutions for finding peace of mind while sitting in the dental chair, thanks to IV sedation. As a form of conscious sedation, IV sedation makes you feel very relaxed while [...]
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? [...]
Dental anxiety and the thought of the pain, the sound of the drill, and smells, can be overwhelming. Which is why so many adults and children avoid going to the dentist at all cost. The advances in dentistry and modern technology, painless dentistry can make your appointment painless and easy; IV sedation is suitable for [...]
Dental anxiety is more common than you may think. Typically, caused a painful or bad experience at the dentist in the past. For others, it could be difficult sitting still for an extended period of time (especially children), a strong gag reflex, or the sights and sounds that make it unbearable to go to the [...]
If you or a loved one has dental anxiety or severe stress when going to the dentist, then sedation dentistry may be for you. Don’t worry, you won’t have to change dentist, our team at Blue Sky Anesthesia Associates come to your dentist office to administer safe IV sedation. Unfortunately, many children and adults skip regular [...]
