When it comes to going to the dentist, managing anxiety and pain is definitely the most difficult challenges. Often times traditional dental numbing medication just isn’t enough.
IV Sedation for Dentistry To The Rescue
IV sedation quickly eliminates any anxiety and allows the patient to relax because it is administered directly into the blood stream. Which makes it an excellent option for children and those with special needs.
IV sedation ensures the patient won’t feel any pain, but all their other body functions remain intact. The difference between general anesthesia and IV sedation is you will not be completely unconscious with IV sedation, you will be able to respond to the doctor and breathe on your own.
Even though the patient is still conscious, they will not feel any anxiety. There are very few side effects, slight grogginess that wears off very quickly. Though you should bring someone to drive you home afterwards.
Good oral health goes beyond a great smile. Current research has proven healthy teeth and gums are important for our overall health. In fact, they have shown a direct connection between the health of a person’s teeth and gums to heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer, rheumatoid arthritis, and certain cancers.
Colgate Examines Some Signs of Dental Phobia
You feel tense or have trouble sleeping the night before a dental exam.
You get increasingly nervous while you’re in the waiting room.
You feel like crying when you think of going to the dentist.
The sight of dental instruments- or of white coated personnel in the dentist’s office- increases your anxiety.
The thought of a dental visit makes you feel physically ill.
You panic or have trouble breathing when objects are placed in your mouth during a dental appointment.
Help for Overcoming Your Fear of the Dentist
Blue Sky Anesthesia Associates brings hospital level IV sedation to your dentist office. You won’t feel any pain or discomfort, all your anxiety disappears. Allowing the dentist to perform several procedures in one appointment, which means you won’t have to have multiple visits.
Dental anxiety affects both children and adults. For those living in New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine, there is help. The fact is, dental fears and phobias are real and are quite common. IV sedation can improve your experience at the dentist.
Contact Blue Sky Anesthesia Associates for more information and to make an appointment.
