What is inhalation sedation?

Inhalation sedation means that the sedation is given as a gas. Anxiety is reduced by breathing nitrous oxide with oxygen. It can be given to adults and children with dental anxiety or dental phobia to help them cope with dental treatment.

It is usual to have two appointments. The first appointment will be for an assessment when your dental treatment under sedation will be planned and discussed with you. The dental treatment under sedation will take place at the second and subsequent appointments. Both appointments will be at our practice in Coggeshall.

As you receive the gas via a nosepiece, you may get a feeling of warmth throughout your body as well as some mild tingling and light-headedness. You will stay awake and in control of all your reflexes, such as coughing.

Benefits of inhalation sedation.

You are unlikely to have any side effects , such as feeling sick or headache. It is not always necessary to have someone with you following this type of simple inhalation sedation, and recovery is very quick (within a few minutes). It can help people to begin to overcome their dental anxiety, as unlike intravenous (into the vein) sedation with midazolam, there is no memory loss, so positive experiences can be formed. Nitrous oxide provides some pain relief, as well as relaxation.

Who can have inhalation sedation?

Inhalation sedation is very safe and can be given to most children and adults. All that is required is the ability to breathe through your nose and to cooperate with simple instructions.

There are very few reasons that someone may not be able to have this type of sedation.

Who are we?

The Yorkshire Grey Dental Surgery is an independent general dental practice that provides inhalation sedation to adults and children in our purpose-built surgery in Coggeshall, Essex.

Fees

Assessment from £75

Inhalation per hour from £185

Extractions:

       Primary Tooth from £85

       Permanent Tooth from £110

Tooth Coloured Filling from £85