Sedation

Feel at ease during your dental treatment in Kingston

Do you feel anxious about the thought of upcoming dental treatment? Dental anxiety is common, but we can help with sedation treatment. It offers a safe and effective way to help you relax and manage your worries during dental appointments, allowing you to experience a more comfortable and stress-free visit.

Whether you are undergoing a routine procedure or need more complex treatment, sedation can help you feel calm and at ease, ensuring a positive and successful experience.

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Specialist led
We are so proud of our highly qualified, experienced and dedicated team, including a number of expert specialists in their field.
Spread the cost
We offer you the chance to spread the cost of any dental treatment over £500 across 6-24 monthly payments at 0% interest.
Open all week
We are open from 9am-10pm, 7 days a week. We offer online booking for your convenience, and same-day appointments are usually available.

Who is a candidate for dental sedation?

You may be a candidate for dental sedation if you have any of the following:

Fear of dental treatment
History of traumatic dental experiences
Difficulty getting numb
Very sensitive gag reflex
Hate the noises, smells, and tastes associated with dental care
Complex dental problems
In denial of a dental problem until the pain is unbearable
Have not received professional dental care in many years
Go from dentist to dentist to renew painkiller prescriptions for dental problems
Experience sweaty palms or find yourself gripping the armrests

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Types of sedation available at Pearl Dental Clinic

Intravenous (IV) sedation

IV sedation uses safe and proven techniques, which work rapidly to create a relaxed state. An IV is started by the anaesthetist, allowing all medications for relaxation to enter your body. You remain awake, but will not remember or be aware of any dental procedures or the numbing process. You breathe on your own. This is not like hospital anaesthesia where a machine breathes for you. Intravenous sedation is recommended for patients with moderate to severe levels of anxiety.

Oral sedation

Oral sedation is a safe technique to help needle-phobic patients feel able to have IV sedation. We give you a liquid sedative drink to relax you enough to have the IV cannulation. It will make you sleepy and takes about 30 minutes to work. Once you are relaxed enough, we can give you more sedatives through a cannula on your hand or arm. Oral sedation is a great option for patients who feel faint or queasy with needles or procedures such as routine blood tests.

What does sedation involve?

If you are interested in having sedation, or we have suggested you may benefit from the treatment, we discuss the procedure with you in as much or as little detail as you are comfortable with. We carefully assess your general health, including your blood pressure and oxygen levels, so the amount of sedation can be tailored to your individual requirements.

IV sedation is administered via a soft plastic tube inserted into a vein in the back of your hand. It doesn’t take long to take effect and you are monitored closely throughout your treatment.

Oral sedation is given in the form of a drink around 45 minutes before your IV sedation appointment. It can help needle-phobic patients feel able to have IV sedation.

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Frequently asked questions

: Yes, sedation is completely safe when administered and monitored by a qualified and experienced professional. We are fully qualified in sedation treatment and put our patients’ safety first. We make sure you understand the process before we begin and what will be happening during your treatment. As you remain conscious throughout, the risks associated with general anaesthetic are avoided.
: You will feel almost nothing! With IV sedation, we even numb the back of your hand prior to inserting the cannula.
: Depending on your needs, from two to six hours. You may also rest for 3-4 hours when you get home.
: Yes, due to the sedative effects of the medication, you will need a responsible adult to drive you to our clinic and home again. You must not drive or operate any machinery until the day after your intravenous sedation.
: Yes, one of our team is always with you and your vital signs are constantly monitored during the entire visit. You are never alone.
: Yes. You will receive just enough sedation so that you will be relaxed and unconcerned about the dental treatment.
: Any procedure that is usually done in our clinic can be done with sedation.
: We will review your medical history and potentially consult with your doctor. Our sedation dentists are also ICLS (Immediate Cardiac Life Support) certified.
: The length of your appointment will depend upon the procedure being done. There will also be a recovery period of 15 to 20 minutes after the procedure is finished.
: Our dentists offer sedation in a variety of forms. We also provide oral sedation before IV sedation for anxious patients whose level of dental anxiety is very severe. For moderate to severe levels of dental anxiety, we would recommend intravenous sedation.
: If you feel that sedation would help you feel more calm and relaxed during certain dental treatments, please talk to your dentist. Our priority is to help you feel comfortable in our care, and we are happy to discuss your suitability for sedation, and any other options we feel may benefit you.

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Sedation

Feel at ease during your dental treatment in Kingston

Why choose us for sedation?

Specialist led

Spread the cost

Open all week

Who is a candidate for dental sedation?

Types of sedation available at Pearl Dental Clinic

Intravenous (IV) sedation

Oral sedation

What does sedation involve?

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Frequently asked questions

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