Sedation is a safe and effective method of anxiety control.

If you are nervous about having dental treatment, have severe gag reflex or you are having a long or a complex procedure such as an extraction or fillings, then treatment under IV sedation can be make all the difference for Adults. For children, there’s the option of Laughing gas ( Inhalation sedation)

IV sedation involves a sedative drug that is injected directly into a vein in the arm. While under sedation, you will feel deeply relaxed but you will still be able to understand and respond to requests from the dentist.You will be unaware of the operation and this form of treatment is ideal for patients who wish to avoid the noise and vibration of the drill.You will also have almost no recollection of the dental procedure. The recovery is quick and IV sedation can safely be used for all kinds of dental treatments.

Dr Agarwal has a special interest in IV sedation and has made it possible for more than 1,500 anxious patients to receive dental treatment successfully, which may otherwise have not been possible.

Inhalation sedation , performed by Dr Eleftheria , involves the delivery of a Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen gas mixture to be breathed in through your nose. It is sometimes referred to as ‘happy air’ or laughing gas and allows you to feel more relaxed during dental treatment. The drug is delivered via a mask placed over your nose for the duration of your treatment. You remain awake and it is not a general anaesthetic. You may become quite giggly and find treatment enjoyable. Some patients describe that they experience a ‘pins and needles’ like feeling in their body or feel like they are floating. Some patients may feel light or tingly. The effects wear off quickly after treatment, and oxygen is provided to aid recovery.

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