We are all different, and we all have our anxieties about matters that sometimes scare or frighten us. Several people are worried about having dental treatment. This may be for a variety of reasons, such as a bad experience at the dentist, their own beliefs about dental treatment, or perhaps the amount of treatment to be carried out. Their anxiety may be so great that it prevents them from going to the dentist.
So if you feel nervous, fear not! We at Conway House understand that patients can be anxious when coming to us for a whole array of reasons. We know that the amount of anxiety can vary hugely from individual to individual.
That’s why we care for every patient as an individual, and we will care for you according to your own unique dental requirements and personal needs. So don’t feel uncomfortable if you feel anxious on arrival at our clinic. We will encourage you to talk to us about your feelings so that we can reassure you, discuss your treatment fully with you, and prove to you that there’s absolutely nothing to worry about. We’ll do all we can to build your confidence and help you overcome your fears.
This is where a drug is administered, generally in the back of the hand, to make people feel like they are asleep. IV sedation does not induce sleep; instead, you remain conscious and can follow instructions from your dentist. However, intravenous sedation will reduce the anxiety you feel, and there will be a feeling of relaxation and calmness.
The sedative drug is administered into a vein using a narrow tip that is encased in a soft plastic tube. When it is removed from the vein, it leaves the plastic tube behind, and this tube is used to administer the drug. The common anti-anxiety sedative that is used is midazolam. IV sedation is extremely safe. It is also beneficial for patients who have a strong gag reflex.
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Intravenous sedation is a very straightforward procedure and does not affect how your dental treatment is carried out. Once you are sedated, your dentist will proceed with your dental treatment. Having sedation does not remove the need for a local anaesthetic.
Conscious intravenous sedation has been developed to allow patients to have their fears and anxieties reduced to such an extent that they can comfortably undergo dental treatment; it has many advantages, which include:
