Sedation dentistry for nervous patients in West Byfleet and Surrey

It calms the areas of the brain that release stress and anxiety signals. With those signals turned down, you’re relaxed and cope far better with treatment, while remaining conscious and able to respond.

With both forms of sedation you’re conscious but much less aware. Local anaesthetic stops any pain; you may feel pressure, which is normal and doesn’t hurt. Most people under intravenous sedation remember very little afterwards.

Inhalation sedation is a gas breathed through a nose piece; it’s light, works and wears off within minutes, and you can drive afterwards. Intravenous sedation is deeper, given through a small cannula; you’ll drift into a light sleep and need an escort home.

Yes, when provided by a trained team with continuous monitoring, which is how every sedation appointment at LUSSO is run. Your medical history is reviewed first and some conditions may mean one type suits you better than the other.

Often, yes. Sedation allows several procedures to be combined into one longer visit, which is why it’s used for implants and full arch cases as well as for anxiety.

Dr Kal provides relaxation techniques and sedation for both nervous children and adults, subject to assessment and the appropriate guidelines.

No. Many of our patients have avoided the dentist for years. Your first appointment can simply be a conversation, and treatment moves at your pace.