Sedation
We understand that some patients feel anxious about dental treatment. To help make your experience as comfortable as possible, we are fully equipped to provide intravenous (IV) sedation for suitable patients. This involves administering a gentle sedative through a small injection into a vein in your arm or the back of your hand.
IV sedation helps you feel calm, relaxed, and less aware of your surroundings, while still remaining awake and able to communicate with your dentist or oral surgeon. It is not a general anaesthetic, so you will not be unconscious — most patients simply feel at ease and often remember very little about the procedure afterwards.
Once the sedation has taken effect, we use a local anaesthetic to ensure the treatment itself is completely pain-free. This safe and effective approach allows nervous patients to receive the dental care they need in a relaxed and supportive environment.
What to expect on the day
If you are having treatment under sedation, you will need to bring a responsible, able-bodied adult with you to act as your escort. Your escort should accompany you to the appointment, remain in the waiting area during your treatment, and take you home afterwards. Unfortunately, if you are not accompanied by a suitable escort, we will be unable to carry out the planned treatment.
Because of the sedative effects, it is important that you:
Do not drive
Do not return to work that day
Do not make important decisions for the rest of the day
If you require a follow-up appointment, your dentist or dental nurse will let you know before you leave. Our reception team will either book your next visit straight away or, if necessary, add you to the appropriate waiting list — in which case you’ll receive a letter once your appointment is confirmed.
If you would like to discuss any aspects of sedation or your dental treatment please contact our team on
01792 202229 or call in to see us.