Many people worry about having dental treatment and many are genuinely ‘phobic’. Sedation is a technique that provides patients with deep relaxation and controls anxiety. Patients are awake, able to speak and are fully in control of what is happening but are not afraid.

Sedation is a very safe technique and patients are fully monitored using the latest technology whilst they are having treatment. Sedation is a good alternative to having a general anaesthetic.

Sedation can be given by one of three methods: inhalation (‘happy air’), oral (tablets) or intravenous (injection, usually in the back of the hand). Robert will be happy to discuss the most appropriate form of anxiety control with you.

Sedation can also be used for patients who are not necessarily anxious but are undergoing unpleasant procedures such as wisdom tooth removal.

The ‘Wand’

The wand is a fantastic piece of new technology that delivers anaesthetic painlessly. A special modern computerised unit carefully delivers the anaesthetic in the best way to minimise discomfort.