Oral surgery

For the majority of patients the term oral surgery would usually describe a procedure such as the removal of impacted wisdom teeth. Many General Dental Practitioners refer patients to a Specialist for this procedure as wisdom teeth that are impacted can often lie close to vital facial nerves. The majority of straightforward oral surgery procedures are carried out under local anaesthetic or sometimes with sedation.

Sedation

Most of our patients receive treatment without having to resort to sedation. We pride ourselves on listening carefully to our patient’s needs and progressing with treatment at a pace that is comfortable. There are some circumstances when it is appropriate to offer sedation as a further means of enabling patients to feel fully relaxed and confident to progress with their treatment, particularly for those individuals who are very nervous of having dental treatment.

Many of our dentists are able to offer sedation for patients who are particularly nervous of dental treatment. Sedation can take the form of a tablet taken shortly before treatment that ease feelings of tension or anxiety.

Intravenous sedation is also available in selected practices, administered by dentists who are fully qualified to carry out this procedure. It involves a drug being administered intravenously directly into the blood supply. It is a painless procedure that leaves patients feeling relaxed and sleepy and able to tolerate lengthy periods of treatment without having to feel anxious or stressed.