Sedation dentistry involves Intravenous sedation (an injection). This is an effective way of helping even the most nervous of patients cope when they need to visit the dentist. The drugs used have a relaxing and calming effect while still allowing you to communicate with your dentist so that treatment can be carried out effectively.

Sedation allows you to remain lucid enough to communicate and cooperate with the dental team but you will become drowsy and unaware of the treatment you are undergoing – making the experience far less traumatic for you.
The effects of the sedative will take some time to wear off so it’s important to avoid alcohol, driving or operating any machinery during this time.

As with anything, the more you go to the dentist, the more comfortable and relaxed you will feel when doing so. It helps to go to the same practice and see the same dentist every time because this helps you to build up trust and gradually you will start to feel less and less anxious every time you go.