If your child has a fear or is highly anxious when it comes to dentist appointments Waterloo sedation dentistry for kids can help alleviate those fears and anxieties.
How sedation dentistry works
Sedation can be given either orally or inhaled.
Nitrous Oxide is inhaled (also known as laughing gas) and midazolam is a liquid and swallowed.
During the sedation, your child’s blood oxygen level, blood pressure, temperature, and heart rate will be closely monitored.
Before your child can have sedation a complete medical history will be taken, including any medications or supplements your child is currently on, as well as any allergies.
You will be given a list and it will be gone over with for pre-sedation and post-sedation preparation to ensure that your child will not have any adverse effects from the sedation.
Advantages of sedation dentistry
Not only does sedation dentistry relieve the child’s fear and anxiety, it allows the dentist to complete the work safely.
Safety in sedation dentistry
Only trained and licensed sedation dentist can administer sedation making it safe for children and adults.
Side effects
There can be side effects with sedation dentistry.
Things you will need to watch for are:
- Sweating
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Trouble breathing
- Lips or skin that appear bluish
- Fever
- Headache
If your child develops any of these symptoms be sure to call the dentist immediately or go to the nearest Emergency Room in the event you cannot reach the dentist. First try the dentist, before going to the emergency room.
Your Waterloo dental clinic is licensed and trained in sedation dentistry for children and adults. Your child does not need to have extreme fear or anxiety when going to the dentist and neither do you.
