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

651 Reviews

5.0

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

10th January 2025

Good Staff.Good Clinicians.Good treatment.Exactly everything one would wish for.

10th January 2025

Efficiency; pleasant interaction on reception and in surgery.. investment in facilities and building.

9th January 2025

Very pleasant staff.Good waiting room.Cloakroom well kept.

9th January 2025

Mr Patel was so calm and explained everything to me. He took his time and put me at ease. Couldn’t recommend or thank him enough.

9th January 2025

For the first time ever I feel really comfortable at a dentists. There is no pressure on time and the professionalism shown at all levels is so impressive. I remain confident that this surgery really ‘has my back.’

9th January 2025

Good service and Dr Singh always has time to explain points to you.Never rushed.

8th January 2025

I was satisfield

7th January 2025

Very helpful staff members and the dental Dr. explains every process to my kids so they understand what’s about to happen

7th January 2025

Everything went well. The dentist was very polite and put me at ease. The dentist didn't seem hurried in any way and felt I was thoroughly taken care of.

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