IV Sedation Dentistry
Relaxing IV Sedation
At Kent Smile Studio we want clients to feel confident about the dental treatment they receive. Our studio is designed to offer a harmonious atmosphere and our team of caring dental professionals are there to give you the most relaxing experience possible.
Some dental and cosmetic procedures are more invasive than others and some patients feel quite nervous at the thought of receiving treatment. For this reason, we offer Intravenous (IV) Sedation to help you through dental procedures free of pain and anxiety.
We also have qualified staff that understand dental phobia and can talk you through the procedures and what to expect at every stage of treatment. Here is some information that will help you understand the IV Sedation process.
IV Sedation Process
Clients receiving invasive dental treatments, like dental implants or wisdom tooth removal, may benefit from IV Sedation for greater relaxation before, during and after treatment. Before the dental treatment starts, the IV Sedation dentist will insert an IV to reduce your anxiety.
You will immediately start to feel deeply calm and untroubled by the dental procedure taking place. Once the dental treatment is complete, your dentist will then provide you with a medication that gently takes you out of the sedative experience.
How will I feel?
You will be put into a state of deep relaxation and a sense of utmost calm during IV Sedation. You are unlikely to remember much following treatment, but still be responsive and able to communicate during treatment. Get in touch with our welcoming staff and we will be happy to discuss the option of IV Sedation during your treatment.
Alternatives to IV Sedation
For people with extreme anxiety about visiting the dentist, needles or receiving any form of dental treatment, there are alternative sedation options, such as oral sedation and inhalation sedation.
With oral sedation a tablet is given prior to dental procedures, which relaxes you throughout the treatment and places you in a calm state. Inhalation sedation is when a sedative is administered in the form of a gas that you breathe in.
If you are interested in learning more about IV Sedation and sedative options, contact us for a consultation and we can provide you with information about the sedation process and your dental treatments.
Monitoring during IV Sedation
Our team of trained and caring professionals at Kent Smile Studio monitor you at all times during the sedation process. You can talk with members of team about your concerns. You will be listened to, so we can care for you in the way that makes you feel most comfortable. At all times our team will be sensitive to your needs during treatment. Dr Shushil Dattanil who administers the sedative is a member of the Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry (SAAD), and qualified in sedation practice.
