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Nervous Patients & Sedation

Feel more relaxed at the dentist with safe sedation

Safe

Our qualified and experienced clinicians ensure safe sedation every time.

Fast

Sedation works quickly, helping you to feel ready for treatment soon after you arrive.

Calming

Feel reassured and at ease before, during and after your treatment.

Bespoke

The levels of sedation and our treatments are completely tailored to you.

Hear from our valued patients

We love helping our patients feel comfortable and at ease during their visits to our welcoming practice. If you’re feeling nervous, please take a look at what our patients say about us – you are in safe hands! Get in touch to book your appointment today!

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Why visit Confidental as a nervous patient?

  • Take control of your dental anxiety
  • Feel reassured your needs and preferences are taken care of
  • Dental sedation available to help you feel relaxed
  • Appointments available 8am – 8pm for your convenience

What is sedation?

Sedation is used to relax you and relieve any anxiety you may have about your dental treatment or visiting a dental practice. At Confidental, we use intravenous (IV) sedation, a safe and effective way to help you feel more able and willing to undergo treatment.

With sedation, you remain awake and able to talk to your dentist, but are likely not to remember anything about the treatment experience at all. We tailor the sedation to your individual needs and make sure you are completely happy with the process before we begin. We work closely with you to give you a positive and comfortable experience.

Spread the cost of your treatment

Our finance options, arranged via Chrysalis, can give you the chance to spread the cost of your dental treatment and sedation over monthly payments, subject to status. Please get in touch with our friendly team for more information.

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Meet our sedation dentist

Dr Deepak Mohal is a member of SAAD (Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry) and enjoys providing IV sedation to help nervous dental patients feel relaxed and at ease in his care. He has a calm and patient-focused approach.

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Our sedation treatment steps

Step 1: Discussion

If you are interested in sedation to help you feel more relaxed about your dental treatment, we begin with an informal discussion. We go over the process in as much or as little detail as you are comfortable with, and make sure you understand what is involved. We also assess your general health and make sure you are suitable for sedation.

Step 2: Sedation

The level of sedation is tailored to your unique needs and administered through a special tube which is attached to your arm or hand. The sedation drug makes you feel relaxed and sleepy, but awake enough to answer questions and talk to your dentist.

Step 3: Treatment

The sedation doesn’t take long to take effect, and we always make sure no treatment is carried out until the correct level of sedation is achieved. Once you are suitably relaxed, we administer any local anaesthetic, if required, and monitor you closely throughout treatment.

Step 4: Recovery

When your treatment is complete, we remove the tube and ask you to wait in our comfortable practice until we feel you are ready to leave. The effects of sedation take time to wear off, so you will need someone to take you home after treatment and keep a careful eye on you for some time afterwards.

Frequently asked questions

Do you specialise in treating patients with dental anxiety?

At Confidental, we understand that dental anxiety is common, and we’re here to help. We do everything possible to make you feel calmer and more relaxed during your treatment. Our sedation dentist is a member of SAAD and dedicated to keeping up-to-date with the latest developments and techniques. We always go at your pace, giving you a positive experience every time.

Do you offer sedation options for patients who are nervous about dental procedures?

We are pleased to offer sedation options for nervous dental patients. If you’re worried about an upcoming dental procedure, dental sedation can help you feel more relaxed and give you a positive experience. Please talk to us for more information.

What types of sedation do you offer (e.g., nitrous oxide, oral sedation, IV sedation)?

At Confidental, we offer IV sedation for nervous patients or those with dental anxiety. IV sedation is safe and effective, and used to help make dental treatment more comfortable and less stressful.

Can you describe the sedation process and what to expect during and after the procedure?

When you arrive for your appointment, we warmly welcome you and help you feel initially at ease. We administer the sedative drug through a special tube into your arm or hand, and wait until you are feeling completely relaxed and drowsy before we begin your treatment. You will remain awake and able to talk, but will likely not remember anything about the procedure once it is over. Afterwards, you will need to wait in the practice until we feel you are ready to leave, and make sure a friend or family member is able to accompany you home.

Do you have experience working with children or adolescents who may be particularly anxious about dental visits?

We love working with children and young adults at Confidental, helping them feel at ease with dental care and setting them up for a lifetime of healthy smiles. Our gentle techniques and friendly approach create a positive and reassuring experience, alleviating any dental anxiety.

Will I ever feel differently about visiting the dentist?

With sedation dentistry and our calm and reassuring approach, it is very likely that you will stop feeling so anxious about dental treatment or visiting the dentist. As you get to know and trust your dentist, hygienist and other members of our practice team, you will begin to feel more at ease. In time, your regular dental visits will become just another part of your normal daily life!

Is sedation safe?

Yes, sedation is completely safe when administered and monitored by a qualified and experienced professional. We are fully qualified in sedation treatment and put our patients’ safety first. We make sure you understand the process before we begin and what will be happening during your treatment. As you remain conscious throughout, the risks associated with general anaesthetic are avoided. 

Do I still need an anaesthetic injection if I have sedation?

If your dental treatment requires a local anaesthetic to numb an area of your mouth, this is still required even if you are having sedation. However, the anaesthetic is not administered until after the sedation has taken effect, meaning you are very likely not to remember this taking place.