Intravenous (IV) Sedation
Intravenous (IV) sedation is a safe, widely used technique designed for patients who experience dental anxiety or require more complex procedures. Administered by a sedation-trained dentist or consultant anaesthetist, IV sedatives help you feel deeply relaxed before and during your treatment, avoiding the need for a general anaesthetic in most cases.
We provide light-to moderate (advanced) sedation. You will remain safe, calm, and able to respond to instructions, allowing your dentist to work effectively while you stay completely at ease. Additionally, IV sedation has a strong amnesic effect, meaning most patients have little to no memory of the procedure afterwards.
Sedation & Dental Treatment
Dental treatment and sedation provided by Dr Shilpa Shah at Victoria Clinic, Manchester, for patients without a regular dentist or patients who wish to self-refer.
Tailored Care
Bespoke sedation treatment plans to ensure your visit is as comfortable as possible. We use EMLA cream (local anaesthetic) to ensure cannula insertion is completely painless.
Mobile Sedation
In some instances, we provide sedation services for our colleagues in their own clinics, providing specialist serices on-site.
SEDATION techniques
Our Comprehensive Range of Sedation Techniques At Dental Sedation Solutions, we tailor every approach to individual needs. Our suite of anxiety management options includes:
- Hypnotherapy & Relaxation Techniques: Online sessions provided by our Clinical Hypnotherapist to help you build coping tools ahead of your visit.
- Pre-Medication: A light sedative tablet taken prior to treatment to ease mild anxiety.
- Inhalation Sedation: Fast-acting nitrous oxide sedation suitable for both adults and children.
- Intravenous (IV) Sedation: A single-drug technique using Midazolam.
- Oral & Transmucosal (Intranasal) Sedation: Uses Midazolam for patients with severe needle phobia or sensory sensitivities, including Autism.
- Advanced IV Sedation: A combination of sedative drugs administered by a consultant anaesthetist during complex cases.
- General Anaesthetic: Note: While not provided in-house, we can refer you to a trusted external provider if clinically necessary.
I'm worried about cannulation
We understand that cannulation can be uncomfortable, especially if you’re anxious about needles. For simple IV sedation, we use small paediatric cannulas to make this part of the process as gentle and unnoticeable as possible.
At your assessment visit, we’ll discuss any concerns you may have. If needed, we can provide premedication and/or EMLA cream (a local anaesthetic cream) to apply to your hand or arm before your appointment, helping to make the cannulation process pain-free.
For advanced sedation techniques, a slightly larger cannula is required. If you would like EMLA cream for this, just let us know, and we’ll be happy to provide it.
Our team of experienced Sedationists and Anaesthetists are committed to ensuring you feel calm, comfortable, and well-supported throughout your procedure.