There are a number of adults and children in the New Hampshire area that don’t visit the dentist for necessary treatments or checkups because they dental anxiety. IV sedation is a great way to provide an anxiety free and safe dental experience. Mistakenly, sedation dentistry is thought to induce sleep, but the fact is, these [...]
Dental anxiety and fear are fairly common. Typically it is caused by a painful or unpleasant experiences in past dental appointments. Others have trouble sitting still for an extended period of time or an exceptionally strong gag reflex, which can make dental treatments unbearable. If you make up excuses, either for yourself or loved one, [...]
How long has it been since you or a loved one been to the dentist? Most people put off going to the dentist because they have feelings of anxiety and fear. Either finding out you need several procedures or knowing you need them and can't face it. If this is how you feel, don't worry, [...]
It is important for children to learn healthy dental care habits at an early age. This way they will have better oral health and stronger teeth when they get older. IV dental sedation has help reduce the anxiety and fear children have of the dentist. Giving them a pleasant dental experience, without any pain and [...]
Oral health is much more than healthy teeth and gums, it is “a window to your overall health”. But unfortunately, going to the dentist isn't always easy. Adults and children put off going to the dentist for one reason or another. It could be from a traumatic event when you were younger, the sound of [...]
Mouth Healthy and the Blue Sky Anesthesia Associates have teamed up for National Children's Dental Health Month. When it comes to your child's oral health, we know it isn't always easy. All the sounds, sights, and instruments in their tiny, little mouths is not easy on children. In fact, it can be pretty scary. Which [...]
If the thought of going to the dentist makes you or a loved one anxious, then IV sedation may be the solution. You can now rest easy at the dentist office and have all your dental work taken care of without any pain or anxiety. You may be wondering how safe is dental sedation? Relax, [...]
The goal of IV sedation in dental care is to provide quality treatment in both children and adults. It isn’t always easy for kids and those with disabilities to be cooperative while at the dentist. The environment, tools, equipment, sounds, and pain of the needle and drill, is enough to make anyone apprehensive. IV sedation [...]
Pediatric dental sedation has been under some scrutiny lately, and for good reason. There have been some tragic cases when the right protocols are not followed. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry have issued new guidelines requiring a certified anesthesiologist or certified registered Nurse anesthetist CRNA, trained in emergency [...]
Often times young children are afraid of going to the dentist. This can make them uncooperative, to the point of not being able to get the oral health care they need. Which is why some dentist recommend IV sedation. Alleviating the discomfort and stress associated with dental treatments. It is of utmost importance that those [...]
