It can be a challenge for those with disabilities to get the dental care they need. Intravenous (IV) sedation has been shown to help those with disabilities. An article in the Dental Tribune, “Intravenous sedation for patients with disabilities may help treatment results last longer”, “The authors cited research that indicates that patients with disabilities [...]
Every day a child is taken to the dentist for a routine procedure, possibly to get a few cavities filled, a crown, and maybe even a root canal, and the unthinkable happens. “Children at a very young age, if they do require a lot of work, you can only imagine they are not going to [...]
IV sedation during dental work helps you feel relaxed, calm, and at ease during the procedure. It is considered a moderate level of sedation, so you are not technically asleep, but you probably won’t remember much of the appointment. It is like a “twilight sleep”, often called conscious sedation, because it creates a type of [...]
Imagine, going to the dentist for a procedure that will take hours, you are just dreading it. But don't worry, with Blue Sky Anesthesia Associates it will feel like it just took a few minutes. Instead of multiple appointments for adults and children who require complex dental treatments, everything can be performed in just one [...]
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 [...]
Going to the dentist can be challenging for those with disabilities. It can be due to poor communication or difficulty controlling their behavior. This often leads to inferior quality of dental care. IV sedation can help reduce these hindrances, so the adult or child can get the quality care they need. A recent study published [...]
Dental anxiety can be a huge obstacle when it comes to getting the oral health care you or a loved one needs. According to the American Dental Association, almost 25 percent of people miss their dental appointments because of fear. Which is why modern dentistry has come up with a few solutions to help patients [...]
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 [...]
