Do I need to be asleep for shorter treatments?
No. We have other forms of anaesthesia, such as Local Anaesthetic and Nitrous Oxide that are effective for the great majority of treatments. However, if your main concern is anxiety and fear then Conscious Sedation could be the favoured option for you.

Why am I feeling so anxious?
The great feeling of anxiety derives from some fear of future pain that may occur in the dentist chair. This normally comes from a negative experience in the past that now manifests itself into a form of post-traumatic stress that freezes a person when confronted by the dentist.

Other people feel uncomfortable when hands are placed around the mouth and can heighten anxiety. By utilising Conscious Sedation, the dentist can complete a treatment with the patient being asleep and feeling nothing.

Is my sedation being monitored when I am asleep?
Yes. Throughout the procedure you are constantly monitored by one of our dedicated team.