Treatment time:
1-4 hours
Anaesthetic required:
Yes
Downtime:
24 hours
Cost:
£450 per hour
Key benefit:
Reduce dental anxiety
Sedation fast facts
About dental sedation
At Neyo, you don’t need to fear bad teeth, judgement or even your procedure. We understand that some of our advanced dental procedures can sound intimidating or painful, and just getting through the door to our practice is hard enough for many nervous patients.
If you struggle visiting the dentist, are highly anxious about pain or are triggered by certain movements and noises, our gentle dental sedation can help you feel completely calm and relaxed while remaining conscious throughout your appointment.
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What does dental sedation involve?
If you are interested in having sedation, we discuss the procedure with you in as much detail as you are comfortable with, and welcome you to share your concerns and questions – nothing is too silly.
We carefully check your oxygen levels and blood pressure to ensure the level of sedation is completely tailored to your needs. The IV sedation is then administered through a cannula, which is placed into a vein in your arm or the back of your hand.
The sedation doesn’t take long to take effect, and you are closely monitored throughout treatment. When you are calm and relaxed, we begin your procedure and administer any pain relief. At the end of treatment, you will need someone to take you home and stay with you while you recover.
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At Neyo Dental, we offer IV sedation. Although other types of dental sedation exist, including inhalation sedation (also known as gas and air) and oral sedation, we have found that IV sedation is the most effective in helping our patients feel calmer and more relaxed.
Dental sedation can be used for a range of our specialist treatments, including tooth extractions, dental implant treatment, full arch / full mouth reconstructions, receding gums treatments, periodontal disease treatments and complex root canals. Please talk to our friendly team for more information.
No, a general anaesthetic which puts you to sleep is only available in hospitals. With IV sedation, you will not be asleep, but will feel utterly relaxed. You remain conscious and rousable throughout, able to communicate with your dentist. You may experience a short period of memory loss during the time the sedation is effective and be unable to remember anything about your procedure at all.
The way sedation feels varies between individuals, but you will typically feel pleasantly relaxed and free from overwhelming emotions. Many people report feeling relaxed, spaced out and in a dream-like state, with a few hours seeming like just a few minutes.
It’s not that you won’t feel it, it’s that you won’t be sensitive to or bothered by it. Dental sedation takes the fear away. Plus, all treatments are usually conducted under local anaesthetic, so you won’t feel any pain!
There are very few side effects after having IV sedation. Most people feel tired, so you may need to go home and get some sleep. Some people can feel fine and largely unaffected by the sedation, but their reactions can be slower. If you are having IV sedation, it is important that you have a responsible friend or family member who is able to drive you home and remain with you for at least the remainder of the day while you recover.
For 24 hours after your sedation, please follow the below advice.
- Do not drive or ride a bicycle
- Do not drink alcohol
- Do not operate machinery or appliances (e.g. kettles or cookers)
- Do not sign any legally binding documents
- Do not care for any dependent adults or children without responsible help.
