The dentist reminded about the safety of inhalation sedation for children
Modern medical anesthesia in dental treatment is safe for children and does not lead to cognitive decline. Yulia Bondarenko, a pediatric dentist at the Atribyut clinic, told Gazeta about this on April 5.Ru».
"Today, inhalation sedation through a mask is often used in pediatric dentistry, in which the child falls asleep in a few minutes, usually in the arms of the parents. Throughout the procedure, the condition of the small patient is monitored by an anesthesiologist-resuscitator," she said.
The expert noted that the ideas about the alleged possibility of negative consequences after anesthesia are based on outdated ideas. In modern conditions, short-term sedation in healthy children does not lead to consequences for brain function, this is confirmed by research results.
The danger appears precisely when anesthesia is refused and dental surgery is performed, when the child is held in a chair by force. In this case, poor-quality treatment is possible, after which the installed fillings will have to be redone, as well as injuries to the oral cavity due to sudden movements of the child. This method will have a negative impact on the psychological health of the child.
"Another potential danger is aspiration, when saliva, blood, cotton pads or instruments can enter the respiratory tract. This risk is especially high if the child screams and breathes erratically," the doctor said.
Orthodontist Andrey Zhuk spoke earlier that day about ways to preserve teeth and avoid installing veneers. The expert emphasized that orthodontic treatment requires an individual approach and strategic planning. The doctor must take into account the characteristics of the patient's body in order to achieve a safe and sustainable result.
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