Sedation

Stress-free dental care

Many people feel anxious about dental treatment, and at Nothing But The Tooth, we have helped hundreds of patients overcome their fears. But sometimes a little extra support is needed.

That’s why we offer sedation for those who feel nervous or are undergoing longer or more complex procedures, helping you stay calm and comfortable throughout your treatment. Safe, effective, and stress-free, sedations provides the benefits of a general anaesthetic but with fewer potential risks or complications.

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Benefits of sedation

Reduced Anxiety

Reduced Anxiety

Sedation helps you feel calm and relaxed, making dental visits stress-free, even if you usually feel nervous or anxious about treatment.

Comfortable Treatment

Comfortable Treatment

You remain comfortable throughout the procedure, so longer or more complex treatments, like wisdom tooth removal or implant placement, are easier to manage.

Safe and Controlled

Safe and Controlled

Administered by qualified medical professionals, sedation is safe, carefully monitored, and carries fewer risks than a general anaesthetic, giving you peace of mind.

What is sedation?

Sedation is a procedure by which we give you medicine that relaxes and calms you, via a small needle in your arm. You are monitored throughout your treatment to maintain just the right level of sedation. It will render you sleepy and calm, but not fully asleep.

Sedation can be controlled or discontinued as soon as any treatment requiring sedation is complete. For example, if you are nervous of drilling, but perfectly happy with the later stages of treatment, we can discuss this with you prior to your procedure and stop the sedation medication once the drilling is over. This means you will recover more quickly.

Why choose Nothing But The Tooth?

Supportive Environment for Nervous Patients

We understand that dental visits can be stressful. Our team is experienced in helping anxious patients feel calm and comfortable throughout every step of their treatment.


Personalised Approach to Reduce Anxiety

We take the time to listen to your concerns, explain every stage of your treatment, and tailor our approach to make your experience as stress-free as possible.


Expertise You Can Trust

Our experienced team has helped hundreds of patients take control of their dental anxiety and, in turn, their oral health.


Transparent & Supportive Care

You’ll receive a clear treatment plan, written cost estimate, and plenty of time to ask questions, so you can make confident choices without pressure.

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Sedation FAQs

What treatments can I have sedation for?

We help huge numbers of patients overcome their phobias through non-medical means, including talking them through procedures, gentle techniques, and creating a calm environment—but for those who are particularly nervous, sedation is available for any core treatment we offer. This includes fillings, root canal treatment, implant placements, wisdom tooth removal, and other more complex procedures, helping you stay relaxed and comfortable throughout.

Are there any reasons why I can’t have sedation?

As with any medical treatment, there may be some conditions which prevent or restrict a sedative from being administered. These can include medical conditions such as myasthenia gravis and some breathing conditions. We will discuss your medical history and check that you are suitable for sedation in a consultation prior to your treatment.

Will I feel pain during the procedure?

No. Sedation works alongside local anaesthetic, so you will not feel pain during treatment. Sedation helps reduce anxiety, but any discomfort from dental work itself is controlled with safe, effective local anaesthetic.

Is sedation safe?

Yes. Sedation is very safe when administered by our qualified medical professionals who have in-depth knowledge of patient safety. We follow strict protocols to minimise risks, making your treatment comfortable and secure.

Will I feel any after-effects of sedation?

A sedative will wear off an hour or so after it is discontinued, but you will still be woozy for up to 24 hours. Therefore, we require that someone accompanies you to and from your appointment and that you do not drive or operate heavy machinery for 24 hours after your treatment.
We recommend that you take some time at home to recover fully on the day of your sedation. You should not go back to work, especially if your job involves driving, taking care of others, or complex or potentially dangerous tasks.

Will I be able to remember my dental appointment after sedation?

Patients tend to forget what happened during their dental appointment almost immediately. This means that in future you won’t remember any instruments you saw or anything that would cause you anxiety when you are not actually sedated.

How much is sedation?

Sedation is available at £275 per hour, which is added to the cost of your dental treatment. Your dentist will provide a full breakdown of costs during your consultation so you know exactly what to expect.

Not sure whether the treatment is for you?

Book for a free no-obligation consultation to find our more. Just call us on 0121 382 8544 or make an enquiry using our online form.

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