The old saying ‘No Pain, No Gain”, doesn’t have to apply to Dentistry here in New Hampshire! With IV Sedation with a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, no pain means you gain healthy teeth and gums, along with an amazing smile. When you think if IV sedation, it may bring visions of surgery in a hospital [...]
For children and adults who have anxiety about going to the dentist, there is relief. Having any type of dental procedure done can be frightening. Whether it is several fillings, a root canal or tooth extraction, the sights and sounds can be overwhelming, no matter how old you are. Nitrous Oxide or Laughing Gas just [...]
Children and younger patients often feel anxious and even scared about their dentist appointment. A lifetime of good oral health starts in childhood, which means creating a positive environment, building trust, and reducing anxiety. Blue Sky Solutions partners with dentist throughout New Hampshire to offer safe and effective IV sedation in a calm and secure [...]
When administered correctly, IV sedation for dentistry is very safe and effective for both adults and children. Proper training, qualifications, and certification are essential, as well as following protocol. While some dentist get some training and perform both the dental procedure and sedation, known as the ‘single operator’ model, has come under fire from many [...]
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 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 [...]
