There are many reasons people in New Hampshire avoid going to the dentist. Sometimes it is a dental phobia, a fear of going to the dentist. It could have been a traumatic experience when you were younger or just the sights and smells that put you over the edge. For others, it could be a [...]
There are now many dentists in New Hampshire who are offering safe IV sedation with a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). Allowing both adults and children to get the oral health care they so desperately need. Having a CRNA come to the office to preform IV sedation is rewarding for both the dental practice, they [...]
IV Sedation for pediatric dentistry has come under scrutiny recently. Reports of complications in some rare cases have raised concerns. The fact is, when IV sedation is administered by an experienced and qualified nurse anesthetist it is safer and more effective. So, if your child has special needs, feels anxious about going to the dentist, [...]
While Alison Power waited for her son in the waiting room, 17 year old Christopher Power was being sedated and having four teeth extracted before having braces. Unfortunately, his dentist still used the 'single operator' model for sedation. Where the dentist performs both the sedation/anesthesia and dental procedure simultaneously. The family's attorneys allege doctors “failed [...]
Many parents don’t realize or are unaware of the risks involved in when a single model sedation, such as, when a pediatric dentist, administers IV sedation while also performing the dental procedure. Even though the parent may have signed a consent form explaining the dangers, the information isn’t always absorbed. Dr. Jim Nickman, president of [...]
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, while it is important for everyone to have good dental care, those with Down Syndrome may require special attention. The National Down Syndrome Society shares why those with this chromosomal disorder have special needs when it comes to oral health. Delayed tooth eruption, for both baby and permanent [...]
If you’ve ever taken a child to the dentist you know, knows it can be stressful for everyone. Most children can’t sit still very long, especially when they have someone poking around in their mouth. Things just go downhill if they need to have Novocaine, drilling to fill a cavity, or a root canal. It [...]
There have been many stories in the news about the dangers of IV sedation during dental procedures, especially when it comes to children. Before undergoing sedation for a dental procedure, there are a few necessary things a parent, patient, or caregiver should understand. It Is Important To Do Your Homework If you or a loved [...]
IV Sedation dentistry has been a hot topic in the news lately. The fact is, IV sedation is a great way to receive necessary dental treatments. Whether it is a physical limitation, downs syndrome, autism, disability, fear, extreme tooth sensitivity, or anxiety, keeping you or a loved one from that important dental visit, IV sedation [...]
It may have been a painful childhood experience or the needle and sound of the drill, that has you or a loved one, putting off the trip to the dentist. Whether you're an adult, child, someone with disabilities, or have difficulty controlling muscle movement, going to the dentist isn’t always easy. Unfortunately, lack of professional [...]
