IV Sedation

If dental treatments make you nervous, you’re not alone.

At Abington Dental, we use IV sedation to help you feel deeply relaxed and completely at ease during your visit. Our friendly team takes time to listen, explain, and support you every step of the way. Many of our patients say coming here feels more like catching up with friends than a dental appointment — and that’s exactly how we want it to be: calm, comfortable, and reassuring from start to finish.

IV sedation simplified

• IV sedation (intravenous sedation) helps you feel calm, relaxed, and free from fear.
• It’s administered safely by a qualified clinician through a small vein in your arm or hand.
• You’ll remain conscious and able to respond, but you’ll feel as if you’re drifting through treatment in a dreamlike state.
• Many patients remember little or nothing afterwards — just that everything felt peaceful and easy.
• Sedation is ideal for nervous patients or longer treatments like implants or multiple extractions.

Benefits of IV sedation

If fear or anxiety has held you back from visiting the dentist, sedation can help you regain control of your oral health and confidence. Benefits include:

• Deep relaxation: Feel calm and free from tension.
• Pain-free experience: Local anaesthetic ensures comfort throughout.
• Reduced awareness: You may remember very little of your treatment.
• Time passes quickly: Lengthy appointments feel much shorter.
• Confidence restored: Makes it easier to return for future care.

Sedation can help if you:

• Feel anxious about dental treatment.
• Have a strong gag reflex.
• Struggle to sit still for long periods.
• Need multiple or complex procedures.
• Have had negative dental experiences in the past.

Your treatment journey

• Step 1: Consultation – We’ll discuss your needs, health, and any worries you have. Everything will be explained in simple, reassuring terms so you know what to expect.
• Step 2: Preparation – On the day, we’ll check your comfort, place a small IV line, and begin the sedation under professional supervision.
• Step 3: Treatment – Once you’re fully relaxed, we carry out your dental procedure. You’ll stay conscious but calm, with no pain or panic.
• Step 4: Recovery – After treatment, you’ll rest in our care until you feel ready to go home. You’ll need a friend or family member to accompany you, as you may feel drowsy for a short while.