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“Richard
changed me
from being virtually phobic to a relatively accepting patient. This
started with an agreement that he'd simply look at my teeth without even
prodding at them, moved onto discussions about how best to make me
comfortable with the required work and then an implementation of that plan
with me in control of
whether or not work proceeded.
I have nothing negative to say.”
Mark Harris, Newbury
"Great I thought...
injections, pain discomfort, but at least it would be only a short while
and the pain would stop.
How wrong was. I very quickly I was pain free with Richards injection
free anaesthetic and shortly I was put on the gas and air which totally
relaxed me to the extent I had no pain, no discomfort, no worries.
I can strongly recommend anyone who is worried about visiting a dentist,
go to Richard as he really is pain free and worry free.
From a cured Dental Phobia patient.
Bob Ward
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All you need to know about
Dental Sedation...
Imagine
being able to sit in a dental chair and then being able to totally relax
while a dentist looks after you!
Imagine how much better you'd feel
with a lovely smile instead of a poor one!
All you need to do to find out how
this can be a reality for you is to read to the end of this webpage and
I will show you how to overcome your fears with dental sedation,
sometimes called conscious sedation.
Some dentists simply give a sedative pill which may work, it may not be
enough or may even be too much sedation for you.
Either Happy Air or “R.A.” Sedation or intravenous sedation can be
offered, both of which are given to exactly suit your needs. Everyone is
different and you are no exception, so I suggest asking for a free
discussion about your requirements with a dentist before deciding which
is the best for you.
This is an interactive website and
there are places for you to enter your own thoughts and concerns,
especially on our 'Help
me now' page, this
is all private to you and none of this information is submitted to me.
My
name's
Dr Richard Charon BDS from Newbury Smile Makers. I have 33 years
experience as a dentist and have helped over 8000 patients that would describe
themselves as nervous, anxious or phobic of the dentist, to restore their smiles.
I am on the
mentors list for the Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in
Dentistry and for the Dental Sedation Teachers Group and regularly hold
teaching sessions for other dentists on how to incorporate dental
sedation in to their own practice... in fact they call me
The RA Coach (Relative
Analgesia).
I find I can help over 80% of anxious dental patients with this
inhalation method. The rest may be helped simply by reassurances or with
I.V. Sedation where we use a liquid drug given using a small needle in
the hand or arm. We sometimes work with a hypnotherapist too where that
might be best.
Your Questions
on Dental Sedation Answered.
Here are a few
of the most common questions I get asked about dental sedation, for a
more comprehensive guide please see my
help me now page.
Who will
sedate me?
The dentist
that carries out your treatment will sedate you, assisted by an suitably
trained sedation dental nurse
Is it safe?
Very safe. We use it for children and adults from 5 to 95 so long as
they are able to understand how it works and how they will feel. Since
you are able to speak to the dentist, if at any time you feel the happy
air mixture is a bit too strong, we can quickly turn it down and within
a few seconds you will feel very relaxed again.
Are there any side effects?
Very few. Occasionally there may
be a slight feeling of nausea however this is quite rare. RA sedation
allows you to return to work or home afterwards.
I.V. sedation does require you to be driven home by a reliable adult who
does need to stay with you afterwards.
How is dental sedation done?
For RA, a mix of nitrous oxide and
oxygen is adjusted to suit you. Different people need a different mix of
these gases to achieve a feeling of being warm, cosy and far-away. We
use a small soft sterile nosepiece for you to breathe through.
IV sedation needs a small injection in the back of the hand or in the
crook (front) of your elbow. If you hate the needle bit, we can use the
happy air first to relax you and reduce sensations and then the
injection is quickly over without you minding a bit.. Many people find
this a great way to do it.
How will I feel ?
You will
certainly feel very calm. Most people also feel some of the following sensations.
* Warm and or heavy arms and legs
* A mild tingling in the fingers and toes
* A sense of being far away. Voices and music may seem distant
* A sense of not caring or minding about being at the dentist
* A greatly reduced or eliminated gag reflex.
* Reduced awareness of procedures such as dental anaesthetics (
injections), especially because we use
"The Wand".
Are there any downsides to dental sedation?
Very few. It is
not possible to use Relative Analgesia in these situations...
* In the first 6 months of pregnancy
* If you cannot normally breathe through your nose
* If you have a cold on the day of the appointment
R.A sedation
may not be suitable if you have some medical conditions. Full details of
these conditions are in our free guide at the end of this page.
With IV sedation ONLY, you need a reliable adult to drive you home and
stay with you, often over night. You cannot drive, cook operate
machinery or be responsible for children. IV sedation may not be
suitable if you have some medical conditions. Full details of these
conditions are in our free guide at the end of this page.
How quickly will I recover?
Very quickly.
After treatment you will usually be recovered within 2-3 minutes and can return to the waiting room.
You will usually be able to leave the practice
within 10 minutes. We do advise against driving for 30-60 minutes but you
can return to your usual activities such as home, work or school.
What must I do
now?
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