Deeply relaxed throughout treatment
Little to no memory of the procedure
Multiple treatments completed in one visit
Continuous monitoring by trained sedationist
Anxiety, gag reflex and discomfort minimised
Anxiety stops you booking the care you need
Treatments split across many appointments
Sounds, smells and sensations heightened
Strong gag reflex makes treatment difficult
Years of avoidance lead to bigger problems
Maybe a bad experience as a child, maybe the sounds and smells. Whatever the reason — we hear you, and we won't judge.
Small problems have become bigger ones. The longer you wait, the more anxious you feel. IV sedation breaks the cycle.
Routine treatment feels impossible. Sedation calms your reflexes so we can work comfortably.
Implants, extractions, multiple fillings — combine treatments into one relaxed visit instead of many stressful ones.
You suffer from significant dental anxiety or phobia
You have a strong gag reflex
You need complex or lengthy treatment in one visit
You struggle with local anaesthetic alone
You want a calm, comfortable experience
You're pregnant or breastfeeding
You have certain serious medical conditions (we'll assess)
You can't arrange an escort home after treatment
You're under 18 years of age
You can't avoid food/drink before the appointment
We review your medical history, check your suitability and explain everything in detail. You'll know exactly what to expect.
A small cannula in the back of your hand delivers the sedative. Within minutes you'll feel calm, drowsy and detached from the procedure.
We complete your dental work while you relax. You'll wake gently, recover with us, and a chaperone takes you home.

IV sedation is delivered by a specially trained sedationist with continuous monitoring of your heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen — every step of the way.
Trained, qualified sedation team
Continuous medical monitoring
Reversible — you stay safely conscious
Recovery in a quiet, private area
No. IV sedation is conscious sedation — you stay safely responsive but deeply relaxed and usually remember very little of the treatment.
Yes. It's delivered by a trained sedationist with continuous monitoring of your vital signs throughout the procedure.
Local anaesthetic is still used to numb the area. Combined with sedation, most patients feel nothing at all.
You'll feel sleepy for several hours. We recommend resting at home for the rest of the day. You can't drive or work for 24 hours.
Yes — a responsible adult must escort you home and ideally stay with you for the rest of the day.
We'll give you specific instructions, but generally no food or drink for several hours before your appointment.

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