Sedation Dentistry is an ideal solution for those of us who suffer from dental phobia. It is used by dentists to perform dental treatment on patients in a stress and worry free way, and helps many patients overcome their fear of visiting the dentist.
Dental sedation is a calming and comfortable way to undergo a lengthy dental treatment. It’s often suggested while undergoing a lengthy dental treatment – or if you have any level of dental phobia.
Sedation will keep you completely relaxed during your procedure, leaving you with no recall of the treatment itself.
Our dentists combine a sedative with a pain relieving medicine which they administer intravenously. This will induce a drowsy and dream like state, leaving you with no memory of the procedure afterwards (not to be confused with the more unconscious state of general anaesthetic, sedation dentistry is much milder but extremely effective).
Before accepting anyone for sedation we do ensure that you are medically well beforehand. At Cheltenham Spa Dental & Implant Clinic, the preparation is administered by a qualified dental practitioner. At our clinic our patients are monitored during the entire treatment while under sedation.
When administered correctly side-effects are very rare.
However, a few people can experience mild drowsiness for up to 24 hours after treatment but this is not typical. As with all anaesthetics, we put safeguards in place which mean side effects are very rare.
When attending our sedation clinic we do ask that after treatment you do not drive or take public transport, and we ask for you to be accompanied on your way home.
