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In-Office Sedation Dentistry

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Child Sedation Dentistry In New Orleans, LA

 

Some parents dread taking their children to dental appointments because it’s difficult to keep a child still long enough for a procedure. Children don’t like sitting still for long, even for non-surgical procedures, but sedation dentistry for children takes care of this challenge.

At NOLA Pediatric Dentistry, we offer in-office IV sedation dentistry to keep your child calm throughout the dental appointment and procedure(s). Our pediatric anesthesiologist, Dr. Sisney, has over a decade of experience helping children deal with dental anxiety.

Let’s change your child’s dental care experience today.

How In-Office IV Sedation Dentistry For Children Works

During intravenous sedation, Dr. Sisney uses a mask to allow your child to fall asleep so they are not awake for the insertion of their IV.

The sedative helps the child relax and fall asleep during the process, similar to someone who has their wisdom teeth removed by an Oral Surgeon. Your child will be able to sleep for the entire procedure and most importantly, wake up with no cavities and still enjoy coming to the dentist for years to come!

Dr. Sisney and Dr. Kris are with your child in the room for the entire procedure. This allows Dr. Sisney to monitor your child without any distractions during the procedure, and Dr. Kris to focus solely on fixing your child’s teeth knowing your son or daughter is being properly monitored by Dr. Sisney.

Dr. John Sisney

 

Why Choose In-Office IV Child Sedation Dentistry?

Compared to other forms of sedation, in-office IV sedation dentistry offers the following advantages:

  • It’s a fast-acting form of sedation.
  • IV sedation eliminates gag reflex in affected children.
  • It doesn’t interfere with the body’s natural process.
  • IV sedation puts the patient in an amnesic state, so they can’t recall a dental procedure’s smells, sounds, and sights.
  • Your child can have all of their dental needs addressed in one appointment.

Is Your Child A Candidate For In-Office IV Sedation Dentistry?

Your child is a candidate for in-office IV sedation dentistry if they are apprehensive of needles or undergoing a dental procedure. We often recommend this type of sedation for children undergoing complex procedures such as implant placement, extractions, root canals, and other such procedures.

Children constantly battling anxiety during dental treatment and those slated to undergo multiple procedures in one day will also benefit from dental sedation. We do not have to be concerned about your child becoming impatient and wiggly in the middle of the procedure, and Dr. Kris is also not limited by the amount of local anesthetic he can use which is often a limiting factor in the amount of treatment that can be rendered in one appointment.

Dr. Sisney will examine your child and provide guidance on whether they need IV sedation or other forms of sedation such as nitrous oxide or oral sedation.

We’ll look at your child’s medical history and current state of health before making any decisions.

How To Help Your Child During In-Office IV Sedation Dentistry

Parents, we recommend watching our video below from Dr. Sisney so you can know what to expect for your child’s IV sedation appointment. Although we do this procedure on a weekly basis, we understand your concerns as a parent and we want to make sure you know exactly what to expect on the day of your child’s surgery. We want to make sure you feel confident we are doing the best treatment for your child, so please call Dr. Kris or Dr. Sisney with any and all questions prior to your child’s appointment.

What Happens After The Procedure?

At the end of the procedure, Dr. Sisney will call you into the room to keep your child company as the effects of the sedation starts to wear off. The length of the wait time from the end of the procedure to complete alertness varies from one child to another.

You should also keep in mind that children recovering from in-office IV sedation dentistry will react differently. However, this is common and should give you no cause for concern. Your child will recover fully in just a short period.

It’s important to keep your child rested for the rest of the day after the procedure, at the very least. During this time, your child is what we consider a “Fall Risk” and we do not want them doing any activities for the remainder of the day as they could fall and hurt themselves.

Keep Your Eyes On The Prize

While in-office IV sedation dentistry sounds like a stressful process for your child, it’s not—especially compared to other alternatives. If you’re too worried about the effect of the procedure on the child, remind yourself of the reasons for the dental treatment. We went through great obstacles to obtain an anesthesia permit for our practice. Dr. Kris does not believe in holding children down for any dental treatment as this has life-long traumatic consequences that can damage a patient’s developing psyche. We want to make sure your son or daughter can enjoy going to the dentist when they are your age!

Dental sedation might be the only way to get your child to reap the benefits of full dental treatment. At NOLA Pediatric Dentistry, we’re with you every step of the way.

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Check out what our patients are saying about their 5-star experience with us! We look forward to serving you and your family with the same level of care.
Jamie P
Dr. Kris and his entire staff are miracle workers. They are so kind and compassionate, I’d never go anywhere else.
Jasmine S.
Greatest experience I had with children pediatric doctors ever
Andrew S.
Every staff was very pleasant and very well informed with everything that was going on
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words, Andrew. We're delighted to hear that our team provided you with a pleasant and informative experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon at NOLA Pediatric Dentistry!
Kirk F.
Dr. Norbo has a gift with children and his practice is incredible. From the facility, to the staff and just the level care our child receives makes us so happy we choose NOLA!!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words, Kirk. We are thrilled to hear that you are pleased with Dr. Norbo's care and our dedicated team. Your child's well-being is our top priority!
Tytiana B.
They made sure me and my child were comfortable and aware of the entire process. Dr.Kristoff and his staff were so patient and supportive throughout the whole visit
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words, Tytiana! We're thrilled to hear that you and your child felt comfortable and well-informed during your visit. Dr. Kristoff and our team strive to provide compassionate care, and it's wonderful to know that you experienced that support. We look forward to seeing you both again! - Dr. Kris
Anna T.
The BEST EXPERIENCE EVER! When we walked in she was greeted by a sign with her name on it. My daughter was given the respect and attention a patient should receive. They explained everything so clearly to her . The staff went out of their way to help me with the insurance issue I was having…out of all the dentists we’ve seen ,Dr. Chris was the only One to identify that she has a tongue tie and was able to set up appointments for the speech therapist and orthodontist and reassured us that they all work close together. He created a plan tailored for her and seemed genuinely interested in helping her. He explained in detail what I am to expect for the tongue tie fix she needs. And They even gave her a “welcome” bag filled with a brand new shirt, a rubber ducky, toothpaste and toothbrush. 10 out of 10 would recommend switching to Dr. Chris and his team! They are very knowledgeable and kind hearted !
Response from the owner:Anna, thank you for your wonderful review! We are passionate about not only screening for cavities, but also assessing each child's growth and development and screening for any soft tissue abnormalities that could impact other aspects of life. We are happy to be your daughter's pediatric dentist and also look forward to helping improve your daughter's quality of life. See you soon! -Dr. Kris
Trenika S.
Awesome place, clean environment, very polite and nice staff, 10/10….. I love Nola pediatric.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Trenika! We're thrilled to hear that you love our practice and appreciate our staff and environment. Your support means a lot to us! We look forward to seeing you again soon. - Dr. Kris
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My experience with Nola Pediatrics was great the atmosphere is very welcoming they are quick efficient and very professional the care received was amazing
Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience with us and found our atmosphere welcoming. Your kind words about our team's professionalism and care mean a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again! - Dr. Kris
Patricia D.
The office was clean and neat. Most importantly, the staff were very nice! They made my daughter extremely comfortable. She’s excited for the next appointment!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Patricia! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter felt comfortable with our staff and enjoyed her visit. We look forward to seeing you both at the next appointment! - Dr. Kris
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