Sedation For Nervous Patients

Are you someone who suffers from dental anxiety and the mere mention of the dentist fills you with fear?

At Confident Dental and Implant Clinic, our aim is to ensure you have the best experience possible, by minimising your anxiety and offering assurance, comfort, and understanding.

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Confident Dental & Implant Clinic have many years of experience in providing sedation to anxious, phobic or concerned patients. We have sedation-certified specialist dentists in-house, which means all aspects of dentistry, including specialist endodontics (root canal treatment), can be provided under sedation if required.

Over the phone

You can call us to speak to one of our trained, patient care advisors. They will listen to your concerns and find the right clinician for you. They can also coordinate with your dentist to ensure that they are aware of your initial concerns and fears.

Face to Face

We have friendly and caring reception teams in all of our clinics, who will welcome you when you visit. Our reception areas are designed to be calm and inviting, offering the perfect environment for patients who prefer a quiet space for relaxation.

A calming environment

We have created a calming atmosphere in our clinics by using soothing colours, calming music, and comfortable furnishings to help you feel more relaxed when you visit. If you have any questions about your treatment, or what is going to happen when you go into the surgery, the reception team will be very happy to help you.

What is sedation?

Sedation makes treatment more pleasant for you by using medication as a form of anxiety control. Effective, predictable, and very safe, it is the modern alternative to general anaesthesia for most dental procedures.

Sedation is offered for many reasons…

You may be too anxious or scared to have treatment
You may be worried about gagging during treatment
You may have a longer procedure booked and it may be a more comfortable and relaxed experience under sedation

How does sedation work?

Intravenous sedation is the most commonly used form in adults Most patients remember little or nothing of the procedure or of the dental treatment

Intravenous sedation
This involves a carefully controlled amount of sedative (Midazolam) being delivered to your bloodstream to keep you relaxed for as long as the treatment takes. This is the preferred option as we can measure the dose to your response. We will constantly monitor you to ensure you are comfortable throughout the procedure.

Oral sedation
With oral sedation, a sedative is placed in a drink. Intravenous sedation may be required afterwards to ensure you are fully sedated throughout the treatment

Inhalation sedation
This is also known as ‘laughing gas’. Nitrous oxide is a mild sedative that is inhaled through a mask. It helps you feel more relaxed and less anxious during the dental procedure.

Your sedation options

It is important to discuss your options with your dentist, or oral surgeon, to determine which sedation option is best for you based on your individual needs and medical history. You will not be able to drive after most types of sedation, so you may need a responsible adult to escort you to your appointment and home after. You will not be able to drive, work, or look after small children for 24 hours after sedation.

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Can I have sedation for all dental procedures?

Yes, in theory, you can. Your dentist will advise you on the best option at your dental examination. However, you cannot have sedation for the assessment, as you need to be fully aware of the treatment options and able to make decisions.

Can anyone have sedation?

Children over 4 –16 years old can have sedation with a specialist paediatric dentist, young adults and adults can have sedation with a general dentist.

Your general health will need to be assessed to ensure that you are suitable, taking in to account your medical history and any pre-existing health conditions.

Here are some factors related to health and sedation to consider:

Medical history
Physical fitness
Allergies and sensitivities
Medications and supplements
Pregnancy

How much does it cost?

The fee for sedation will be dependent on which option is suitable for you and the length of the treatment. Your clinician will give you an estimate of cost at your dental assessment.

Will I be able to have all my treatment completed under one sedation session?

There will be treatments that can be done in one session; your dentist will always plan to do as much as possible. Your clinician will plan the treatment schedule with you to optimise the sedation session with you.

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