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At Pontefract Dental Care, we understand that dental anxiety can prevent patients from seeking essential treatment. Dental treatment under sedation ensures a calm and stress-free experience, allowing you to receive the care you need in complete comfort.

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Our Sedation Specialist

Dr. Polly Bury
Associate Dentist
BDS Sheffield PgDip (Oral Surgery)

What is Intra-Venous Sedation?

Intravenous Sedation (IV Sedation) is a method of conscious sedation used to help you relax during dental treatment. Sedative medication is administered through a small cannula in your arm, working quickly and effectively to make you feel calm and anxiety free in readiness for your dental treatment and as your treatment progresses. Sedation is a safe and effective way of ensuring anxious patients can remain conscious yet calm during treatment. Sedation also acts as an amnesiac so in most cases patients have limited recollection of treatment and can therefore look back on the experience positively.

 

 

Is Sedation Right for You?

Patients often benefit from sedation if they:

  • Have severe dental anxiety or phobia
  • Prefer to have reduced awareness of any dental treatment
  • Have a history of gagging during dental treatment
  • Are having long or complex dental treatment

Sedation is extremely safe and available to most people however there are some medical conditions / medications that may preclude you from having sedation. Your Dentist will assess and advise on your suitability for sedation.

 

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01977 780077

Meet Our Sedation Expert

Dr. Polly Bury is highly experienced in sedation dentistry and oral surgery. She holds a Diploma in Oral Surgery from UCLan and has extensive expertise in complex procedures, including wisdom tooth removal. Dr. Bury is passionate about providing high-quality care to nervous patients.

Sedation Procedure Explained

Stage 1 – Consultation

During your initial visit, we will review your medical history, discuss your concerns, and ensure sedation is the best option for you. Your dentist will explain the process in detail, answer any questions, and provide pre-treatment instructions, including any necessary dietary restrictions before sedation.

 

Stage 2 – Treatment Appointment

On the day of your procedure, a small IV cannula will be placed in your arm to administer the sedative. You will begin to feel deeply relaxed within minutes, though you will remain responsive. Throughout the procedure, our team will closely monitor your vital signs to ensure your safety and comfort.

 

Stage 3 – Recovery

After treatment, you will be monitored in our recovery area until the effects of sedation begin to wear off. You may feel slightly drowsy for a few hours, so a responsible adult must accompany you home. We will provide post-care instructions to ensure a smooth recovery, and our team will be available for any follow-up support.

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to call us on:
01977 780077

FAQs

Yes, sedation dentistry is safe when administered by a trained professional. Our team ensures you are closely monitored throughout the procedure for maximum safety and comfort.
No, IV sedation helps you feel deeply relaxed while remaining conscious. You may not remember much of the procedure, but you’ll be able to respond to instructions.
The effects of IV sedation wear off gradually, but you may feel drowsy for a few hours. You will need someone to accompany you home after your appointment.
Sedation is ideal for patients with dental anxiety, a strong gag reflex, difficulty sitting still, or those needing multiple treatments in one session.
You may need to avoid food and drink for a few hours before sedation. We will provide detailed pre-appointment instructions based on your treatment plan.

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01977 780077

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