Anxiety and fear of the dentist can keep you or your child from getting the dental care they need. If this sounds like you, don’t worry, a solution is here. Modern dentistry has enabled dentists to keep their patients relaxed and comfortable during their appointment.
A very common way dentists now alleviate the pain and anxiety is through monitored IV sedation.
What is IV Dentistry Sedation?
Intravenous (IV) Sedation is a type of anesthesia, sometimes called “twilight sleep”. It is administered through an IV placed in a vein, usually in the hand or arm. It is a conscious sedation, you won’t be fully asleep. You will be able to answer any questions the dentist ask, but the amnesia effect means you won’t remember much, if any of the appointment.
Benefits of IV sedation
IV sedation works very quickly
It diminishes discomfort and pain
A third party (CRNA) will monitor your vitals and adjust the medication if necessary.
You won’t remember the treatment.
Allows multiple procedures to be performed in one appointment.
Less visits and healthy teeth and gums.
Who can have IV sedation?
A thorough health evaluation will be performed and a review of the medication you use and your medical history.
If you experience high to moderate levels of dental anxiety
If you need complex dental procedures
Require many dental procedures
Have a strong gag reflex.
If you’re not looking forward to your next dental appointment, then IV sedation may be able to help
When it comes to dental sedation like this, it is important to have a specially trained and certified nurse anesthetist there in the dental office to bring hospital-level sedation.
A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist CRNA, will have proper training, experience monitoring all the vital signs, fully up-to-date on all related safety protocols and established emergency procedures, this will allow the dentist to focus all his/her attention on your child.
Just contact Blue Sky Anesthesia Associates for more information or any questions.
