Dental Sedation Farnham - Dental Phobia

Helping you relax during your dental appointment

For those who suffer from dental anxiety or dental phobia, sedation is a safe and effective way to help you feel more able to undergo dental treatment. At Time Dental, we offer oral and IV sedation to help you relax during your dental visits and make your visit a positive one. With sedation, you are still conscious during treatment, but will feel completely at ease, able to receive your dental treatment without any anxiety or fear.

How does dental sedation work?

Dental sedation can be administered intravenously or orally, depending on your requirements, and you will be cared for before, during and after your treatment. However, we do recommend that you ask someone to take you home as you may feel a little light-headed after your treatment, but this feeling will last for no more than six hours.

Oral sedation – You will take temazepam the night before your visit to the dentist, then another on the day of treatment. The medication slowly works its way into the bloodstream to ensure you are at a level of calm that ensures a smooth treatment process.
Intravenous sedation – A small cannula is placed in a vein, normally in your arm or hand, and will slowly put you at a more calming level of consciousness. Your vitals, such as blood pressure and heart rate, will be monitored closely and you will remain conscious yet relaxed during treatment.

At Time Dental, sedation techniques are performed by professionals who have undergone a wealth of training and carried out this procedure many times before. It is our aim to ensure your comfort, input and peace of mind.

Speak with our team about sedation

Is sedation dentistry safe?

Sedation is a safe and effective way to make you feel completely relaxed and much more willing to undergo treatment. Your worries will be eliminated but you remain conscious and able to answer questions, so the dentist can treat you more effectively. Sedation can really help more nervous patients access vital dental care and restorative treatment.

When administered by a trained and experienced dental professional, sedation dentistry is considered safe for most patients. Before undergoing sedation, your dentist will review your medical history, assess your suitability for sedation, and discuss any potential risks or side effects. Additionally, you are monitored closely throughout the procedure to ensure your safety and well-being.

Meet our Sedation dentist

Dr Taher Rashid – GDC: 79216

Taher is an experienced and empathetic cosmetic dentist and facial aesthetic clinician, and has worked in private practice for over 20 years.

Frequently asked questions

What happens when you are sedated at the dentist?

Sedation dentistry involves using medication to help patients relax and remain calm during dental procedures. It is often utilised for individuals with dental anxiety or fear, those undergoing lengthy or complex treatments, or those with special needs that may make it difficult to sit still during dental appointments.

How long does it take for the effects of sedation to wear off?

The duration of sedation effects varies depending on the type of sedation used. The effects of oral sedation may linger for a few hours after the procedure, so patients should arrange for transportation to and from the appointment.

IV sedation effects may take longer to wear off, and patients may feel groggy or drowsy for several hours after the procedure, requiring someone to accompany them home. Your dentist will provide specific post-operative instructions and guidelines based on the type of sedation used.

Are you asleep with dental sedation?

Oral and IV sedation does not send you to sleep. You will remain conscious and responsive but will feel relaxed and may experience some drowsiness. With IV sedation, you may drift in and out of consciousness but will be able to respond to verbal commands.

Do you feel pain with dental sedation?

With dental sedation, you typically do not feel pain during the procedure. Sedation helps you relax and may even induce a state of drowsiness or sleep, depending on the type of sedation used. Your dentist will ensure that you are comfortable and pain-free throughout the treatment. If local anaesthetic is required for your treatment, this is administered after the sedation so you are not as aware of the procedure.

Can I request 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.

Can I still talk if I have sedation?

You will still be able to talk if you have intravenous sedation. You remain conscious and able to communicate, but it is likely you will not remember any of these conversations once the effects of the sedation have worn off.