Dental Sedation Cambridge
Cambridge’s most popular private dental sedation clinic costing only £400 per hour.
Dental Sedation Available in Cambridge
You can choose to make an appointment just for a chat there is no need to sit in the dental chair.
This allows us to understand exactly what your worries are.
You are in control at all times. If, at any point during the conversation, you feel you would like to get up and leave, you are free to do so, and we will not be offended.
When you call to make an appointment, you do not need to feel embarrassed about explaining that you are a nervous patient.
Our receptionist will support you from the moment you contact our clinic.
We will show you as much or as little as you feel comfortable with.
You will also have full input into your treatment options and decisions.
A Calm Approach to Dental Anxiety
We have many years of experience treating patients who are extremely anxious or frightened.
No matter how nervous you feel, rest assured that we have seen someone more anxious than you. Some of our patients who have moved away from Cambridge still return to visit us from all over England for a wide range of treatments.
The fact that you are reading this suggests that you recognise or are experiencing difficulties associated with dental visits.
You may also be reading this on behalf of a nervous friend or family member.
We recognise that some patients are unable to undergo treatment while awake, and we are happy to offer sedation at our practice or, where appropriate, refer patients to hospital-based care.
Some patients feel overwhelmed and may even be in tears upon arriving at the practice.
We also understand that others simply need more time, clear explanations, and a little extra understanding.
Often, all patients need in order to relax is reassurance that we understand their fears and that they remain in control.
If at any point, either before or during treatment, you would like us to stop, just let us know.
Meet Your Sedationist
Dental Fears and Phobias
First of all, don’t feel embarrassed, a very large proportion of the population feels nervous about dental treatment.
We want to help you. Over the years, we have had many successes in helping people overcome their fears of dentistry.
We have also learned that there are some patients we may not be able to help directly, and for these individuals we have developed alternative options and pathways of care.
We provide dedicated and regular staff training, including role play, to ensure all members of our team are confident in supporting patients with anxiety and fear.
Cambridge Dental Hub has been designed to feel calm and relaxing, and our staff are trained to listen carefully and understand each patient’s individual needs.
Float Away With Dental Sedation
Fear of dental treatment has long been a major factor in preventing many patients who require care from visiting the dentist. At our practice, we provide the support of a caring and sympathetic clinical team in a relaxed, friendly environment, where your dental needs can be met with minimal anxiety or worry.
We have created an environment that helps to break down many of the barriers that contribute to fear of attending the dentist. This includes the opportunity to visit us for a coffee and discuss any concerns you may have about your dental treatment, without any pressure.
Dental health is an important part of overall wellbeing; however, dental phobia, dental anxiety, fear of needles, and fear of anaesthesia can be significant obstacles to receiving proper dental care.
Dental phobia is a serious and often paralysing fear of seeking dental treatment. It is one of the main reasons many people avoid visiting the dentist, and it can have serious consequences for both oral health and overall health.
Frequently Asked Questions
Before attending our clinic, you may wish to visit your GP and discuss your concerns.
They may prescribe Ametop or EMLA cream, which contains a local anaesthetic. Applying this to your hands around one hour before your dental visit can numb the area, meaning you should not feel any sensation during cannulation.
On arrival at our clinic, please inform our receptionist, who will notify the sedationist.
The sedationist may then ask you to inhale a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen gases (similar to Entonox, which is commonly used during childbirth) to help you feel more relaxed before the cannula is inserted.
You will be able to hear things as verbal contact must be maintained – as per the GDC definition of conscious sedation.
If we ask you to take a deep breath, you will respond, but you will not remember this and none of what is occurring will worry or trouble you.
You may not be able to see anything as we cover your eyes with protective glasses and patients frequently feel so relaxed that they fall asleep during treatment.
Your mouth is numbed up as usual in the dental surgery but you will not be able to recall this happening and the dental treatment will proceed while your teeth and gums are completely numb so that you won’t be able to feel anything.
The vast majority of patients are medically able to have sedation.
Although some medical conditions rule it out as an option (severe lung diseases, some heart problems or uncontrolled high blood pressure).
As opposed to general anaesthesia the patient remains conscious but deeply relaxed throughout the surgery.
Thus the potential dangers of general anaesthesia are avoided.
A great deal of research has been carried out on this subject and so long as the sedation is carried out by a dentist, Sedationist or anaesthetist who is trained and experienced in the technique it has been shown to be extremely safe.
Yes. Alongside Cambridge Dental Hub, we also provide high-quality care at our sister practices:
Milton Keynes Dental Hub
Peterborough Dental Hub
Wycombe Dental Hub
Northampton Dental Hub
Most patients are booked within minutes of calling.
Because we operate a large, highly skilled team, we maintain excellent availability 7 days a week.
Simply phone us, and our reception team will arrange a same-day appointment so you can be seen and treated without delay.