Dental Sedation

Relax with treatment under sedation

Calm, Comfortable Treatment at Bond Dental Clinic

At Bond Dental Clinic in Salisbury, we understand that visiting the dentist can be an overwhelming experience for some patients. Whether you feel mild anxiety, severe dental fear or simply wish to feel more relaxed during treatment, dental sedation can help make your experience calmer, more comfortable and stress-free.

We offer intravenous (IV) sedation in a safe, controlled clinical environment, allowing you to undergo dental treatment in a deeply relaxed state while still being responsive. 

Sedation can be used for both routine and complex treatments, including tooth extractions, dental implants, bone grafting and longer procedures

 

What is intravenous sedation?

Intravenous sedation invoices the careful administration of a sedative medication through a small plastic cannula inserted into a vein in your hand or arm. The medication helps you feel very relaxed, calm and drowsy throughout your treatment. 

While under IV sedation, many patients feel as though they have slept through the procedure and often remember little of it afterwards. 

Despite feeling asleep, you will still be able to respond to instructions and breathe naturally throughout the treatment. 

 

Who is dental sedation suitable for?

Dental sedation may be beneficial if you:

  • feel anxious or fearful about dental treatment
  • have had a difficult dental experience in the past
  • struggle with gag reflex sensitivity
  • need complex or longer procedures
  • want to feel more relaxed during treatment
  • are undergoing treatments such as dental implants, bone grafting or multiple extractions
  • avoid the dentist due to stress or fear

 

You do not have to be highly anxious to choose sedation – some patients simply prefer a more relaxed and comfortable experience. 

 

Benefits of dental sedation

Patients often choose sedation dentistry because it can:

  • dramatically reduce anxiety and stress
  • allow treatment to feel quick and effortless
  • create a calm, comfortable experience
  • help with gag reflex or sensory sensitivity
  • enable complex procedures to be completed in fewer visits
  • reduce memory of the treatment

 

For many patients, sedation allows them to finally access dental care they may have avoided for years. 

Is dental sedation safe?

Yes – when carried out by trained and experienced professionals, dental sedation is a well-established and safe technique.

During IV sedation at Bond Dental Clinic in Salisbury, you will be continuously monitored to ensure your safety and comfort. This includes monitoring of:

  • breathing 
  • oxygen levels
  • heart rate
  • blood pressure

 

Supplemental oxygen may also be provided via a small nasal mask as needed. Our experienced clinical team remains with you throughout the entire procedure.

All risks, benefits and alternatives will be explained clearly during your consultation and consent appointment. 

 

Preparation and aftercare

To ensure your safety following IV sedation, we ask that you:

  • arrange for a responsible adult to accompany you home
  • have that person remain with you for the rest of the day
  • do not drive, operate machinery or make important decisions for 24 hours
  • follow all aftercare instructions provided by your clinician

You will only be discharged once the sedationist is satisfied that it is safe for you to leave the clinic. 

 

*Under no circumstances should a patient drive themselves home following intravenous sedation.*

 

Why choose Bond Dental Clinic for sedation in Salisbury?

  • experienced in treating anxious and nervous patients
  • safe, monitored IV sedation environment
  • support for both routine and advanced treatments
  • multi-disciplinary specialist clinic
  • understanding, non-judgemental team
  • comfortable surroundings in central Salisbury

 

Our goal is simple: to help you feel safe, respected and in control while receiving the dental care you require.

 

Contact us about dental sedation in Salisbury

If you feel that sedation dentistry could benefit you, we invite you to contact our team to learn more about taking the first steps.