Sedation

Sedation

Dental fear is a reaction to a known danger. For instance, you may have had a tooth removed, experienced some pain in the process and therefore worry about experiencing it again.

Dental phobia is similar to dental fear but more severe. It is also often the product of a bad past experience. For some people dental phobia can be so crippling that just seeing a toothpaste advert or passing a dental surgery in a car or on foot can cause distress.

Visiting the dentist when you have a phobia

If you're in need of dental treatment or just keen to register for the future, the first stage is to find a suitable dentist who can help with your phobia. The City Dental Care Practice has over 10 years of experience in providing care for patients who have dental fear and dental phobia.

We understand that many people suffer with dental problems and it is the fear of the dentist that prevents them from seeking help. We can offer a sedation service that will help you overcome the fear and receive the treatment you need in comfort.

We offer Intravenous Sedation.

 Intravenous Sedation

Intravenous sedation is used at this practice to carry out routine dental treatment on very anxious patients, as well as minor surgical procedures [i.e. removal of wisdom teeth].
Intravenous sedation is administered by an injection in the arm or back of the hand. This has the effect of relaxing you and enables the dentist to carry out the rest of your treatment .You will still require local anaesthetic for your dental treatment even under sedation.
The dentist will take a detailed medical history before carrying out the procedure, and also explain what will happen. Please let the dentist know of any medical conditions or of any medication you are currently taking. Sedation does not put you to sleep, it just helps you to relax. You will remain conscious throughout the treatment but you may not remember very much afterwards.



Pre- operative instructions.

• Do have your regular meals 6 hours before the appointment.
• Bring a responsible adult with you to take you home by car or taxi.
• Inform the dentist of any medication you have taken.
• Bring the signed consent form.
  

Post operative instructions.

• You may feel drowsy after the treatment, therefore, you will be required to stay in the clinic
  until the dentist / anesthesiologist discharges you.
• You must rest and not perform any physically demanding work.
• You must not drive or operate any machinery.
• You must not consume any alcohol after sedation.
• You must contact the surgery if any problems arise.