SEDATION DENTISTRY
Comfortable, Calm Care for Anxious Patients
At Silsoe Dental Clinic, we understand that dental anxiety can be a barrier to getting the care you need. That’s why we offer sedation dentistry to help make treatments more comfortable and stress-free for both adults and children.
Sedation is ideal for patients who:
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Feel nervous or fearful about dental treatment
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Have had negative past dental experiences
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Need multiple or complex treatments
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Have a strong gag reflex
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Find it difficult to relax in the dental chair
Our sedation service is delivered by experienced clinicians in our state of the art treatment room, using safe, monitored techniques to ensure your comfort and wellbeing throughout your appointment.
How Sedation Works
Sedation involves using medication to help you relax during dental treatment. It’s not general anaesthesia – you remain conscious and responsive, but significantly calmer and more comfortable.
What to Expect
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You’ll be welcomed and prepared for treatment in our calm, purpose-designed sedation room.
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Your sedation will be administered by trained dental professionals with appropriate monitoring.
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Treatment will proceed once you are relaxed and comfortable.
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Someone must accompany you to and from the appointment, as sedation affects your ability to drive or travel independently.
Our team will be in regular contact and happy to answer any questions you have about the process
Who can
have sedation?
Sedation is available for both adults and children at the clinic. However, sedation is not suitable for everyone. Our experienced practitioner George Diffey puts patients at ease prior to treatment and performs the sedation procedure.
You may benefit from sedation dentistry if you:
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Feel anxious or fearful about dental treatment
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Avoid the dentist due to dental phobia
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Require multiple or complex treatments
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Have a strong gag reflex
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Struggle to sit comfortably for procedures
We regularly support patients searching for a “nervous dentist near me” across Silsoe and surrounding areas.
Our reception team will review your details when you book and will advise you if sedation is appropriate.
When sedation
is not suitable
You cannot have sedation if any of the following apply:
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You are pregnant
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You have COPD or significant breathing difficulties
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You have severe asthma that is not under control
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You are on multiple medications that may interact with sedation drugs
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You are elderly with health conditions that make sedation unsafe
Our reception team will review your details when you book and will advise you if sedation is appropriate.
Sedation for Children
We provide sedation for children who are particularly anxious about dental treatment.
This can be helpful for:
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Tooth extractions
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Fillings
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Urgent dental care
Our team ensures a calm, reassuring environment for younger patients while maintaining the highest clinical safety standards.
How Long Does
Sedation Treatment Take?
Treatment times vary depending on the procedure being carried out. Your appointment length will be tailored to your clinical needs.
Sedation is delivered in our state of the art treatment room, fully equipped with appropriate monitoring equipment.
At Silsoe Dental Clinic:
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Patients are continuously monitored
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Sedation is administered by trained professionals
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Strict clinical safety protocols are followed
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Post-treatment recovery guidance is provided
You must be accompanied by a responsible adult to and from your appointment, as you will not be able to drive afterwards.
Our Sedation Facilities & Safety Standards
Do I Need a Consultation First?
A pre-consultation is not mandatory.
Once referred or booked:
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Our reception team will contact you
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We will confirm your medical suitability
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We will answer any questions
If you would prefer a consultation before your sedation appointment, we are happy to arrange one — but it is not required.
Sedation Fees at Silsoe Dental Clinic
Sedation Fee
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£199 per sedation session
Children’s Treatment Fees (in addition to £199 sedation fee)
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£99 – Child extraction
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£99 – Child filling
Adult Treatment Fees
Adult dental procedures are charged at our standard fee schedule, plus the £199 sedation fee.
A full written estimate will always be provided before treatment begins.
If you’re looking for a safe and professional sedation dentist in Bedfordshire, contact us today. Simply Call us on 01582 868600 or contact us via email and our reception team will guide you through the next steps.
