SEDATION
If you are anxious about dental treatment, you might consider sedation dentistry.
Sedation can help you feel more relaxed during your dental treatment. You may choose sedation for complex dental treatments or procedures such as wisdom tooth removal or dental implants.
WHAT IS SEDATION?
The technique involves using a sedative medication to put you into a calm and restful sleep-like state while you remain conscious.
We want you to feel comfortable every step at Lady Margaret Road Dental Surgery, especially through more complex dental treatments. We offer three types of sedation to reduce any worries.
- Inhalation Sedation involves breathing in nitrous oxide gas to decrease pain sensitivity. Commonly known as ‘laughing gas’ or ‘happy gas.’
- Oral sedation is a sedative in the form of a tablet or liquid usually taken an hour before the appointment.
- Intravenous (IV) Sedation (sometimes known as ‘Twilight sedation’ or ‘sleep dentistry’) involves a small injection of sedative into your arm, quickly making you feel tired and relaxed.
Contact your local Dental practice, Lady Margaret Road Dental Surgery to find out what sedation methods are available to you.
NEED TO KNOW
APPOINTMENTS
- One single appointment for Inhalation Sedation and Oral Sedation
- IV Sedation may involve a separate consultation visit
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?
- Inhalation Sedation takes minutes to start working
- Oral sedation takes up to an hour to begin working
- IV Sedation usually takes a few minutes to start working
YOU MAY BE ASKED ABOUT
- Your dental and medical history
- Medications you are currently taking
BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT
If you’re taking oral sedation, you will be prescribed this before your appointment and will be required to take this an hour before your appointment.
AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT
- Inhalation sedation has no after effects and usually wears off quickly after
- Oral or IV sedation will likely leave you feeling a little tired afterwards. You will need to arrange for someone to take you home afterwards and to look after you for a few hours afterwards. You won’t be able to drive or operate machinery for 24 hours after the sedation.
QUICK TIP
If you feel nervous or anxious about getting your dental treatment done, talk to your dentist about the sedation options available.
WHAT’S NEXT?
Learn more about some possible treatment options with your local Southall Dental practice. We recommend you book an appointment with a dentist to further discuss, so they can provide expert advice on getting your mouth on track.