On the Day of Treatment

Who will sedate me?

You will be sedated by either a doctor or a dentist who has had further post-graduate training in anaesthetics / sedation. Also present will be the dental surgeon who will carry out your treatment, a dental nurse and a recovery nurse who will monitor you until you have recovered sufficiently to go home.

Are there any risks involved in conscious sedation?

All drugs carry some risks. The risks associated with conscious sedation are very small, particularly when compared with general anaesthesia. There is negligible risk if you follow the instructions on this sheet.

How long will I be drowsy?

Usually drowsiness lasts no more than 8 hours. Some people sleep heavily following sedation. Very occasionally some patients feel drowsy the following day.

Is it as good as general anesthesia?

We cannot guarantee total oblivion with conscious sedation, but most people cannot differentiate between general anaesthesia and conscious sedation. The main benefits are that conscious sedation is inherently safer and far more pleasant.

Learn more about what to do:

• Before Treatment
• After Treatment