What is conscious sedation ?
For some patients despite every care and effort to help put them at ease – dental procedures can be extremely nerve wracking, stressful and leave them feeling anxious. As a result of this some patients avoid the dentist all together or put off and delay receiving much needed treatments which can be extremely detrimental to their long term oral health.
Conscious sedation is a technique using medications to relax patients to a point where dental treatment can be carried out comfortably and without pain.
These types of sedation can significantly help patients by reducing anxiety, minimising discomfort or pain and inducing relaxation during dental procedures such as fillings, root canals and cleanings.
Throughout the procedure you will still be awake and your dentist will be able to talk to you to help put your mind at ease and inform you of everything that is happening.
The benefits
Anxiety can be a major barrier for many patients to overcome and make dental procedures – especially those that are lengthy and invasive almost impossible. With conscious sedation we are now able to offer the full range of treatment to patients who previously might never have thought it possible.
Some of the benefits of conscious sedation include;
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Anxiety free dental treatment
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Patients feel comfortable and relaxed
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Lengthy procedures feel like they pass quickly
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Makes uncomfortable procedures such as extractions more manageable
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Quick recovery period
Emma Reeve
Geidrius Dingo
Dr Sandhya Rajagopal
"I firmly believe that through good communication and understanding of what your concerns and your options are, together we can reach a treatment decision that is
right for you."
