Sedation

Why choose Intravenous Sedation?

Intravenous sedation is highly effective when used for patients with high levels of dental phobia who find it difficult to cope with treatment.  Dental phobia often prevents people seeking dental care, leading to prolonged dental issues and the association of a trip to the dentist resulting in treatment.  Additional reasons for sedation include, strong gagging reflex, persons undergoing lengthy or complex treatments and individuals who may struggle to keep the mouth open for prolonged periods of time.

Read our guide on Sedation

Benefits of IV Sedation

• Sedative effects are felt quickly taking you to comfortable & controlled level of sedation
• You will feel reduced anxiety levels & feeling sleepy and relaxed/carefree
• Partial or total memory loss of procedures
• Feeling of timelessness with time passing quickly without worrying about the clock.

Benefits of Relative Analgesia

Also known as inhalation sedation or gas and air.  It works by breathing in a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen.  Used safely for children, this leads to a pleasant relaxed sensation when used in dentistry.  The mixture is breathed in by a small nose piece that fits very comfortably.  There are no after effects, and after a short time following treatment you can drive safely (approx. 15 mins).

How & Where

Members of our team qualified to provide intravenous sedation manage the administration of the relaxation drugs in a safe environment at our practice.  We can also call on the services of a visiting consultant anaesthetist as part of our in-house team

Our ultimate aim is for our patients to have treatment without the need for sedation, but for the small minority that will continue to request it for appointments the option is always there for them

You are very welcome to come and visit the practice to meet our staff informally with a coffee and to discuss dental and sedation techniques.  If you are a nervous patient please give us the opportunity to help you take your first step by telephoning Louisa on 01277 658895.