Sedation & Relaxation for Dental Phobia
Now days, conscious sedation dentistry is the most common method used in the UK to control the dental fears and phobias of patients. The technique is very simple and does not require needles to experience a pain-free dental procedure.
Many people are afraid to go to the dentist because of all the pain and fear that has been traditionally related with dentistry. This dental phobia is very common but what we don’t realize is that this affects our health and general wellness. Now there is a solution at Hereford Dental Clinic  it is called Sedation dentistry. It is a type of anesthesia used to make your anxiety disappear; making you feel as if you “are asleep” through all your dental procedure. Our dentists in Hereford  are using sedation dentistry with nervous patients, or on those who want to be relaxed  while dental procedures are being performed.

Benefits of Sedation Dentistry

* Perfect during procedures that require an extensive amount of time in the treatment chair
* Sedation dentistry enables you to be kept awake throughout the entire procedure, but you will feel comfortable, relaxed and likely won’t remember much about your treatment.
* People often feel like their dental procedure lasts only a few minutes, when in fact it might have taken hours to perform
* Ideal for patients who exhibit dental phobia or have difficulty controlling their movements (Including children)

IV Sedation
Intravenous sedation (IV Sedation) also known as sleep dentistry is a procedure in which our Hereford dentist uses a safe sedation drug to keep the patient relaxed while completes the dental procedure. You will remain conscious and will be able to respond to the dentist at all times, but will be much more relaxed.

Sedation options range from general sedation, to IV sedation, oral conscious sedation, nitrous oxide, and a variety of other modalities that are less commonly used. Sedation is often used in dentistry to help nervous patient’s complete procedures in a relaxed state without anxiety. It can also make dentistry easier to perform because patients are much less likely to move at an awkward moment, which can make the procedure possibly more difficult
At Hereford Dental Clinic we use Dental Sedation which helps to relax the patient. Most patients snooze through the appointment, feel no discomfort, and have no memory of the procedures.
Many of these fearful patients begin chewing without pain and smiling with confidence for the first time in years. These benefits are often life-changing for people who have delayed getting their mouths healthy or enhancing their smiles. Sedation dentistry is even beneficial for patients who aren’t fearful, but would like to be more comfortable during lengthy dental procedures.