Why has IV sedation become so popular for dentistry? If you or a loved one feels anxiety and stress when going to the dentist, even delaying treatment, you are not alone.
IV sedation for dentistry helps with
Controlling anxiety
Trigger management,
Suppressing pain
Induces amnesia
Controls gag reflex
Allows for quicker dental work
Multiple procedures
Anxiety control
Going to the dentist can bring on feelings of overwhelming anxiety and apprehension. Not only does this increase the stress and make treatment uncomfortable, it also escalates the risk of complications. While some people can control this anxiety, for others it can be almost unbearable, to the point of causing panic. Which can lead to compromised treatment and trauma.
Pain Suppression
Local anesthesia may be fine for simple procedures, but for others, such as removing a tooth, root canals, tooth sensitivity, dental implants, even multiple procedures, local anesthesia isn’t enough to manage the pain. IV sedation removes all the pain and puts the patient in a relaxed state.
Trigger management
Just thinking about going to the dentist or walking into the office can induce unpleasant emotions from previous experiences. It can be almost impossible to remain calm because of the sights, smells, or even the sound of the drill.
Amnesia Inducement
It’s the memories of previous dental appointments that bring up the anxiety and an over-all unpleasant experience. IV sedation manages these previous memories and the patient will remember very little if any of the current treatments.
Gag Reflex Control
A sensitive gag reflex can make any type of dental work uncomfortable or even impossible. IV sedation can reduce or even paralyze the gag response.
Multiple procedures
IV sedation allows for multiple procedures to be done in one appointment. Which means fewer visits, less anxiety and pain.
Faster Dental Work
There are a number of issues that can make procedures take more time, such as fidgeting or a squirming patient. IV sedation calms the patient’s nerves, the dentist can quickly and safely perform the treatments.
IV sedation has become very popular, even a game changer for many adults and children
Here at Blue Sky Solutions Anesthesia Associates, we have partnered with some of the top rated dentists in the New Hampshire area. We offer a solution to manage your fear and anxiety, and provide you with the best dental and sedation care available.
