Intravenous sedation is a completely safe technique which brings patient comfort to unparalleled levels. We use a sedative which makes you snooze through your dental appointment. Even though you are not technically asleep, our patients describe the experience as seeming to be asleep. You will have little or no memory of the appointment. You will not even remember any sounds or smells.

With Sedation Dentistry, you will find that your treatment is performed more comfortably than you might ever have thought possible. You will be drowsy and unaware of the time passing by. During the entire appointment you will be monitored continually.

Sedation Dentistry is especially useful for adult patients who:

   • Have high anxiety about dental visits
   • Have had traumatic dental experiences in the past
   • Are receiving complex treatments/surgery
   • Have difficulty getting numb
   • Have a strong gag reflex
   • Have TMJ troubles and cannot open their mouth for extended periods
   • Are afraid of needles
   • Sedation Dentistry is only for adult patients.

We will schedule a consultation appointment first to answer any questions and screen for any medical reasons you may not be eligible for Sedation Dentistry. Currently we are unable to provide sedation at Ashwell Dental Surgery but hope to start in the near future.