Dental sedation

Sedation is a great option for nervous patients and anyone who feels anxious about receiving treatment. With safe and proven techniques, we administer sedation medication to place you in a relaxed and dream-like state, making it feel as though your appointment passes in no time.

The experienced team at Hadleigh Dental Surgery have helped thousands of patients overcome lifelong fears and dental phobias to finally get the treatment they need.

Sedation facts

  • It really works! You really can relax through your dental appointment
  • When sedated you will be conscious, but unaware of what is going on around you
  • You will have little or no memory of the experience

When receiving sedation you will be fully informed beforehand of any potential side effects and given advice to help with your recovery. You may be advised to bring someone along with you to the appointment who is able to take you home afterwards, and it's advisable to rest for the remainder of the day. You should be back to normal within 24 hours.

We offer the following types of sedation at Hadleigh Dental Surgery:

IV sedation

IV sedation is a very effective and safe way of treating those with moderate to severe anxiety and even phobia. This technique is started by the anaesthetist and involves the use of a small cannula (needle) placed in the back of the hand or the arm through which a sedative is administered prior to treatment.

As a patient you are conscious for the entire procedure, but don’t let this put you off. You will experience an extremely relaxed state, to the point of drowsiness. Many patients are more than happy to take a nap during treatment. IV sedation is not intended to put you to sleep or make you unconscious like a general anaesthetic, you just feel so relaxed and oblivious to your surroundings that you are happy to doze off. Because of this time passes in what appears to be minutes, even when undertaking many hours of treatment.

With refined care and expertise we’ve been helping patients throughout Ipswich, Colchester, Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury manage their fear of the dentist for many years - we can do it for you too. Take the first step today…why not give us a call on 01473 823092 for a chat and to find out how we could help you.

Patient Reviews

People are talking about us

The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Hadleigh Dental Surgery. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us…

Patient reviews

660 Reviews

5.0

25th January 2025

Great staff, great surroundings.

24th January 2025

Lovely dental practice. I was very nervous but instantly felt carmer when I was there. Very professional and a plan put in place going forward. Hema was so lovely as was her nurse. Can't thank them enough.

24th January 2025

I have been a patient at the surgery for around 20 years. I have always found everyone extremely efficient, friendly and professional/ I would definitely recommend the surgery to others.

23rd January 2025

Everyone at this surgery goes out of their way to make sure I'm comfortable and that I have all the information I need to maintain my teeth to a high standard. I never feel rushed. I trust my surgery and I believe I get a very high standard of care. I've been at this practice for over 15 years and recommend this surgery to my friends.

23rd January 2025

Friendly helpful staff, dentist gave clear and visuals of required treatment, and got booked in for future appointment with ease , very good relaxed experience.

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Neil Harris

I was referred by my dentist for specialist root canal and crown work. The building creates a relaxed atmosphere for a dental surgery, the staff all very friendly and the treatment provided by Gurps Singh was excellent and empathetic. All round, excellent.

22nd January 2025

I have been coming to this surgery for around 30 years and have every faith in Mr Wilson. Like most patients visiting the dentist is not my favourite but Mr Wilson always puts me at ease and fully explains what is going to happen which makes me a little less anxious. My plan is to move my husband to the practice at some point in the near future.

22nd January 2025

I have always had good service

22nd January 2025

Excellent treatment Well informed through the process

17th January 2025

Friendly. Helpful. Informative. Only a check up, but I was informed about what was happening.

17th January 2025

Options and treatment well explained. General atmosphere of professionalism and care.

16th January 2025

High quality, friendly and helpful dentistry.

16th January 2025

All the staff that we have dealt with over the past 15 years have been lovely and many of them are still there. This is indicative of a practice where the staff are valued and shows at every level.

15th January 2025

'So great' is a bit much! I wen too the dentist for a clean-up and check-up which I received with professionalism and courtesy and full and helpful explanation.

15th January 2025

The surgery is very friendly and well run. The clinicians are attentive and good at explaining what needs to be done and how it will be carried out. I always feel well looked after whenever I visit.

14th January 2025

PLEASENT SURRONDINGS,I FELT RELAXED AND CONFIDENT THROUGHOUT THE WHOLETIME I WAS IN THERE.I WAS TOLD EXCACTLY WHAT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN DURING THE EXTRACTION,AND I ENJOYED EVERY MINUTE 0F IT.

13th January 2025

I was very impressed with the treatment by the Dental practiioner, who answered all my questions and did not rush the appointment. They explained what was being done and were curteous and approachable.The receptionists were very helpful and polite. The reminder came on time and the whole experience was calm and positive.

11th January 2025

Friendly, professional and efficient

10th January 2025

Efficiency of my dental surgeon and his professional manner. Efficiency and courtesy of all the staff. Convenient location for me.

10th January 2025

Good dentist surgery

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