For patients who feel anxious about dental treatment, IV sedation offers a deeply relaxed, drowsy state throughout the appointment.
IV sedation is a safe, effective option for patients who feel anxious about dental treatment, or who need longer or more involved procedures completed comfortably. A sedative is administered directly into the bloodstream, producing a deeply relaxed, drowsy state — you remain conscious and able to respond throughout, but many patients recall very little of the appointment afterwards.
It's used alongside a wide range of treatments at Seren Dental, from routine work to more complex procedures like implant placement, and is always administered and monitored by trained clinical staff.
We review your medical history to confirm sedation is suitable for you.
A cannula is placed and the sedative given intravenously, taking effect within minutes.
Your procedure is completed while you're deeply relaxed and closely monitored.
You'll rest under supervision until ready to leave, and will need someone to accompany you home.
A calm, drowsy state throughout your appointment.
Unlike general anaesthetic, you remain conscious and able to respond.
Many patients recall very little of the procedure.
Administered and supervised by trained clinical staff throughout.
Book a consultation and we'll talk through whether sedation is right for you.
Yes, when administered and monitored by trained clinical staff, as it is at Seren Dental.
No — sedation isn't a general anaesthetic. You'll be deeply relaxed but able to respond if needed.
No, you'll need someone to accompany you home and stay with you for the rest of the day.
A wide range, from routine treatment to more complex procedures — we'll discuss what's suitable at your consultation.