Dental Sedation - Dentist Burton on Trent

Helping nervous patients feel able to undergo dental treatment

Some people are so worried about visiting the dentist, they avoid attending regular appointments or getting vital treatment to protect the health of their teeth. If you have dental anxiety, IV sedation is a safe and effective way to make you feel completely relaxed and much more willing to undergo treatment. Your worries will be eliminated but you remain conscious and able to answer questions, so the dentist can treat you more effectively.

Why choose to have sedation?

Makes you feel completely relaxed and anxiety-free
Rapid onset of the calming effects
Level of sedation can be tailored to suit your needs
Can help you forget the treatment process
Allows you to communicate with the dentist

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What is involved in having sedation?

Initially, your general health will be carefully assessed, including your blood pressure and oxygen levels.

A very thin needle is inserted into a vein in the back of your hand leaving a soft plastic tube through which the sedative will be gradually delivered. You will be closely monitored throughout the treatment process.

Additional medication will be required to relieve any discomfort as sedation only calms you and does not provide pain relief. However, this will be administered once you are suitably relaxed.

The effects of sedation will take a while to wear off, so you will need someone to take you home and keep an eye on you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is sedation?

Intravenous conscious sedation provides a deep sedative state. Many patients do not remember the dental procedure at all even though they are awake.

Can I be put to sleep for the procedure?

We do not provide any treatment under general anaesthesia. We offer treatment under conscious sedation. This would usually involve two appointments. The first is the sedation assessment to discuss options and to ensure you are suitable.

How is sedation given?

A small fine needle is inserted into the back of your hand or elbow. Medication is given through this needle and as it enters your bloodstream it works very quickly. We continuously monitor your oxygen, pulse and blood pressure throughout the procedure.

Who can benefit from conscious sedation?

Patients who have strong anxiety about their dental visit
Patients receiving complex treatments or oral surgery
Patients who cannot open their mouth for long periods
Patients with a sensitive or strong gag reflex

How will I feel afterwards?

You will feel drowsy following the procedure. We have a set of guidelines you must follow:

Stay resting at home with a responsible adult for the rest of the day
Do not drive or operate machinery for 24 hours
Do not use any equipment that may harm you, such as an iron
Do not sign any important or legal documents for 24 hours whilst still under the influence of sedation
Do not drink alcohol for 24 hours after treatment