Almost everyone is nervous to some degree about going to the dentist. We treat all patients in a kind and gentle manner. This is the best way to reduce nerves in the long term.
Some patients are, however, extremely nervous and require, at least initially, some form of sedation. Sometimes sedation is required if a particularly unpleasant proceedure, such as surgery, has to be performed.
We can offer Oral sedation and Inhalational sedation.
Each patient has to be individually assessed and the appropriate technique chosen.
Inhalational sedation has several advantages. It is it very short acting and once the work is done there are no after effects. The patient need not be accompanied and can carry on normal activities almost immediately