Sedation Dentistry
in Tamworth

What Is Dental Sedation?

Dental sedation can help patients overcome their fear and anxieties that they experience during dental treatment. At our practice we have been trained to offer an IV (intravenous) sedation that we will gently administer into our patients arm. This type of sedation won’t fully knock out the patient (as dental practices are not allowed to do so), but it will make the whole experience turn into a blur and the patient will be unable to recall the treatment, making it a very relaxed and calm experience.

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Lisa Thomas

After being scared of dentist for many years I booked appointment with ascent dental as I read they do iv sedation for nervous patients, yesterday I completed my course of treatment and everyone from the dentist and sedationist to the girls on reception were absolutely wonderful, all so kind and caring and made sure I was ok throughout. Brilliant dental practice would definitely recommend them to everyone.

Is Sedation Suitable For Me?

Dental sedation can be a suitable option for:

Aged 16 +
Nervous & worried patients
Patients who suffer from high anxiety
If you are scared of the dentist
Strong gag reflexes

If going to the dentist is a truly scary and horrible experience, we are able to offer dental sedation to get you through your treatment quickly and calmly.

Video

Nice and Calm and Relaxed

Here’s one of our resident dentists, Shiv, to answer FAQs about gentle, relaxing sedation for nervous or anxious patients.

What Happens To Me Once I Have Been Sedated?

We will carefully and gently administer the IV sedation so you feel relaxed and unaware of what is going on. We will then begin to start the treatment once you have entered this unaware state. We will monitor your breathing and pulse throughout the treatment to ensure that you are always safe and comfortable. During the treatment you will be able to respond to any of our questions but you won’t have any memory of the treatment after – it will be a hazy blur (which you will need a chaperon to take you home safely).

Viera Hreskova

I would like to thank Ascent dental care team for helping me through my treatment. Very professional and friendly team 🙂

I am really really scared of dentist and they gave me choice of sedation which I went for. No stress no pain. Highly recommend ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Why Won’t I Be Able To Remember The Treatment?

Dental sedation will make the patient enter a very deep state of relaxation and will be blissfully unaware of what is happening
For the short period of your dental treatment, the IV sedation can give complete or partial loss of memory, enabling you to get through the treatment quickly, safely and calmly

After the treatment you will struggle to remember any of the treatment and it will have been as if you were asleep the entire time!

Dental Sedation Frequently Asked Questions

Is it general anesthetic?

No. General anesthetic are used at hospitals to put patients fully under. Dental practices are not allowed to offer general anesthetic. Contact us to find out more about our dental sedation. We use a sedative that means you are awake but you won’t be aware of what is going on around you.

Will it hurt?

No. During the treatment you will be awake, but you won’t be aware or conscious of what is happening, any of the sounds or feeling will be a complete blur and you will not be able to remember the treatment.

Can I go to work the same day or after?

After you have had treatment under IV sedation we always recommend that your chaperon takes you home, and you are not left alone (you will be unable to have sedation without someone to take you home). The effects of the sedation will have worn off and you will be able to work the next day.

Do you still use local anaesthetic?

The IV sedative will be administered to the patients arm and a numbing local anesthetic is used to numb the gums.

What treatments can be carried out under sedation?

We have experienced patients who are extremely nervous about all aspects of dentistry and the thought of sitting in the dental chair is too much for them. Because of this, we are able to offer sedation for the majority of treatments (including):

General dentistry (e.g. fillings, scale & polish etc)
Dental Implants
Oral Surgery
Cosmetic dental treatment (e.g. Veneers & Crowns)

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Video testimonials

Jean

Totally Comfortable

You wouldn’t know from speaking to her that Jean is a nervous patient. Her smile proves that anyone can get the care they deserve from Ascent Dental.

Hilary

Nothing to it!

The phrase root canal is enough to send some patients running for the hills. Hilary explains how gentle sedation makes the process comfortable and painless.

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Taj K

Since I have joined this dentist I have had excellent care and service.All the staff are very professional and they make sure everything is explained fully and the patients needs are met.I joined the practice with a serious gum problem and they helped me turn my life around with my issue.

Jason Olliffe

I broke my tooth at 16.20 on the 15-04-21 & after a phonecall to Ascent I was in the chair by 17.05 having an emergency temporary filling by Laura.

The whole team are just pure perfection, absolutely faultless

Thank you so much laura & the team for sorting me out so quickly, youre amazing & a credit to your profession

L E

Would recommend 100%. Such friendly and kind staff who made the experience so much better. Big thank you to Charlotte who I had most of my appointments with she was so kind and made me feel so comfortable and the fact that she tried so hard and get an appointment to get my braces off before prom into a busy schedule I will forever be grateful as I had a smile I was confident with at prom. I am happy with the results so thank you everyone at ascent :)

Paul Fell

I contacted Ascent Dental Care after my general dentist advised me that I needed root canal treatment, which they would be unable to carry out. I was looked after by Jesal, who put root canal fillings into 3 of my teeth, which was not a straightforward procedure, as they were crowned front teeth, and 2 of the crowns were some 25 years old. I can only say that he did an excellent job. He explained everything very thoroughly to me beforehand, and I was truly amazed at how little discomfort I felt when the work carried out. He is a really nice guy, who puts you totally at ease, and the nurses, reception and admin staff are all very friendly, polite and efficient.

I have no hesitation in recommending this excellent dental practice.

Rose Lunn

Treatment finished and my teeth look amazing, 4 veneers and whitening later and I’m in love, great team, talked me through every step definitely recommend

Mike Doidge

I went through the process of having implants fitted. Throughout the whole process I received excellent service and care from everybody at the practice. I did not, at anytime, feel uncomfortable or any pain and the procedure was never rushed but carried out at a pace that meant a very successful outcome. I’d recommend this practice very highly.

Jon

I had a crown prep done today at Ascent and I can’t say enough good things. Didn’t even feel the injection to numb my mouth and the whole team made me feel at ease and calmed any nerves I had. Was a very easy process, and I was able to pay for the crown with their payment plan which made the whole thing a lot easier. Very happy with my choice to join this dentist a few months back. Definitely recommend.

Fabienne Perron

My daughter needed braces so after reading reviews about Ascent Dental Care I decided to book a first appointment.

It was 19 months ago.

My daughter had her braces removed last month and the result is superb! It exceeded her expectation.

The care is amazing.

All staff at reception make you feel really welcome and genuinely care about the clients.

Thank you

Hayleigh Holtom

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Help you to feel comfortable and always do a great job! I’m having some cosmetic work done with them shortly very excited about this. I know my teeth will look fantastic! 😊 I will put on another review once they are finished so you can all see their amazing work.

Gemma Powell

A great dental practise. My retainers broke and within 30 minutes I had my retainer replaced. Very much appreciated due to going abroad next day.

Dale Clarke

The best experience at my hygiene appointment today with justine and dev- would highly recommend!

Jane Riple

I had been advised by my previous dentist that implants were probably not an option for me after losing several teeth. I decided to pursue looking for an implant specialist in the Tamworth area where I now lived. Finding Ascent and reading the very positive reviews I arranged a free consultation with Faresh. After a very informative discussion a treatment plan was put together for me detailing all the options available.

I was delighted to know that in fact I was suitable for implants and made a decision to go ahead. I was guided by Faresh and his team as to what would happen at each stage of my treatment plan. My implant journey began in December 2020 during Covid times and everyone at the practice were meticulous with cleanliness procedures providing reassurance to the patients.

It is now April 2021 and my implants are in and looking and feeling AMAZING!! I can now smile once again with pride and confidence. It is one of the best things that I have done and thank Faresh and his exceptional team for the kindness care and guidance that I received.

THANK YOU.