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Conscious Sedationfor nervous dental patients

Gentle, sedation-supported dental care for anyone who feels anxious about the dentist

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At Queensway Dental Clinic we have spent over 30 years helping nervous dental patients feel calm, safe and supported, using conscious sedation to make visiting the dentist easier for everyone.

At our Billingham clinic alone we have treated more than 100,000 patients who once feared the dentist, many of whom now happily return for regular check-ups. If you are searching for a dentist near you that offers sedation, we are here to help you take that first step with confidence.

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Help with dental anxiety

It is not uncommon to feel nervous about dental visits, but it is important to protect the health of your smile all the same. At Queensway Dental we provide conscious sedation options to help anxious patients feel more relaxed and at ease throughout their treatment.

During conscious sedation you remain fully conscious, so we can communicate with you in a calm, supportive way throughout the procedure. If you, or a loved one, need dental treatment but feel anxious about the visit, you could benefit from conscious sedation.

Who can benefit from conscious sedation?

Conscious sedation can help many patients, including those who:

  • Feel strong anxiety about dental visits
  • Have a fear of needles in the mouth
  • Have had traumatic dental experiences in the past
  • Are receiving complex treatments or oral surgery
  • Find it difficult to get numb with local anaesthetic
  • Struggle to keep their mouth open for long periods
  • Have a strong or sensitive gag reflex, or sensitive teeth
  • Dislike the sounds, smells or sensations of dental care

At your free consultation we listen to any worries or concerns, then help decide whether conscious sedation could benefit you and which type is best.

Patient talking through their concerns at a calm consultation
Gentle, closely monitored sedation-supported care at Queensway Dental

Your conscious sedation options

At your consultation we will recommend the option best suited to you:

Inhalation ‘happy air’ sedation

Inhalation sedation uses nitrous oxide mixed with oxygen to create a sedative air, breathed in through a small, soft nose hood. Happy air is extremely safe and does not carry the risks of full sedation. You stay conscious throughout; it simply eases pain and anxiety and leaves you feeling a little sleepy and at ease, wearing off within around fifteen minutes so you can carry on with your day.

Intravenous sedation

Intravenous sedation is delivered through a small tube in the back of the hand or arm, using a sedative called midazolam tailored to each patient. It provides a deeper sedative state than happy air, and many patients do not remember the procedure at all even though they are awake, making it ideal for highly anxious adults aged 18 and over. For patients anxious about needles, we can use inhalation sedation first, or numb the hand with EMLA cream or freeze spray.

A happy patient after their dental visit

We’re here to help

If you or a loved one feels nervous about visiting the dentist, you are not alone. We offer free, no-obligation consultations by phone, video or face-to-face, so we can talk through your options, answer your questions and ease any dental anxiety with understanding and expert care.

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Our dentists care for patients across the North East, at eight convenient locations from Newcastle to Middlesbrough. We are a private practice with an NHS oral surgery.

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