Dental Sedation
We understand that for many dentally anxious/terrified patients, the only way that they will be able to cope with dental treatment in the first instance is with some form of sedation.
The practice accepts referrals for treatment under sedation from other dentists. You can also refer yourself to the practice using our contact form
Oral Sedation
Patients are prescribed a sedative drug to take approximately one hour prior to their appointment. The aim of this is to reduce the patient’s level of anxiety, although the patient is still aware of the procedure. This is best suited to patients who feel that they can cope with being aware of the treatment and just need something to help calm them down on the day.
Intravenous Sedation
Here a sedative agent is gently administered through a small injection in the back of the hand or the arm, and takes a couple of minutes to take effect (if you are worried about the injection, an anaesthetic gel can be used first). This makes the patient very pleasantly sleepy, and they are unaware of the procedure. This is sometimes referred to as Conscious Sedation, as the patient is not “unconscious” and will respond to instructions from the dentist, but will have little or no recollection of the procedure afterwards. This is a much more potent type of sedation, and is very suitable for highly anxious patients.
Rushin, Calum and the team have carried out over 4000 intravenous sedations to date.
Dear Rushin and all staff,
I just wanted to say a huge ‘Thank You’ to you all following my recent visits to your surgery – once for an initial check up, and then last Monday for treatment including an extraction, with IV sedation.
You were all so kind and considerate – I had been putting off booking an appointment for years, and you all put me at ease with your friendly, calm and understanding approach.
Rushin was brilliant – and all his care and treatment is very much appreciated! The dental nurse was really kind, as were the team on reception. I couldn’t have asked for better.
My teeth feel much better – and my gum is healing well – so all very positive!
All the very best,Sue P
