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What Happens During Dental Sedation In The City Of Leeds?

Wednesday, December 31st, 2014

585811_blogAt City Dental Leeds, we understand that the prospect of having dental treatment can make some patients feel sick with nerves and we do everything we can to try and ease our patient’s worries and ensure they feel completely comfortable. Our team is caring and compassionate and our dentists have many years of experience in caring for patients who suffer from anxiety and dental phobia.

As well as using the latest technology and techniques to minimise pain and accelerate the treatment process, we are also able to carry out a range of procedures under sedation.

What is sedation?

Sedation is used commonly in dentistry and medicine to make patients feel more comfortable and relaxed during a procedure. Sedation uses sedative medication to prevent patients from feeling pain and to make them feel completely calm. Although sedation can make you feel a little drowsy and lose sight of what’s going on, it is not the same as general anaesthetic and you will remain conscious at all times.

When you are ready to begin treatment, your dentist will give you sedative medication, which will start to take effect quickly. You will feel completely relaxed and you won’t feel any pain at all; if you want to, you can talk to your dentist or you can simply lay back and relax.

After sedation

After sedation, the effects will start to wear off and you will become more alert. Most people have little memory of what happened during the procedure. It’s normal to feel drowsy and sleepy for a while after sedation and we strongly urge you to relax and take it easy for at least 24 hours afterwards.

We advise our patients to organise a lift home with a friend or relative and ask them to arrange for somebody to stay with them while the effects of the sedative wear off. You should avoid drinking alcohol, exercising, operating machinery or making any important legal decisions for 24 hours.

 

 

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We Have A Range Of Treatments For Our Nervous Or Anxious Patients

Friday, December 12th, 2014

585811_blogAt City Dental Leeds, we offer a range of treatments for nervous and anxious patients, including sedation. If you suffer from dental anxiety or dental phobia or you are very nervous about an impending procedure, we are here to help; we use modern techniques and the best treatments out there and our dentists are caring, compassionate and hugely talented.

When you come for treatment, your dentist will be with you every step of the way and you can rest assured that you’re in the best hands; our entire team works to ensure that every patient feels calm and relaxed and we will do everything we can to help you overcome anxiety from the moment you arrive at the clinic.

What is sedation and how does it help anxious patients?

Sedation is a technique, which is used to help patients to feel relaxed and prevent them from feeling pain when they have medical or dental procedures. Sedation involves the use of sedative medication, which helps to induce a state of complete relaxation. When you are sedated, you don’t feel any pain and you feel calm; you don’t lose consciousness like when you have general anaesthetic and recovery time is shorter.

Sedation is a really effective way of making patients feel relaxed when they have treatment, but it also helps people to feel calmer in the build-up to a procedure, as they know that they’re not going to feel any pain. Sedation is also beneficial for patients who are having a long or complex procedure.

What happens after treatment?

When you have sedation, you feel drowsy and a bit sleepy and it can take a while for the effects of sedatives to wear off. We allow patients to go home after treatment, but we do ask for them to arrange a lift home and for somebody to stay with them. After sedation, it’s advisable to take it easy and avoid exercising, drinking alcohol, driving or operating machinery.

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Who Would Benefit From Sedation Dentistry?

Sunday, November 30th, 2014

352388_blogA trip to the dentist can make anyone feel nervous and we understand that many of our patients feel anxious when they are preparing to undergo dental treatment. We offer sedation as a means of making treatment less stressful for patients and enabling them to go through treatment without feeling any pain.

What is sedation?

Sedation is a technique, which we use to make patients feel completely relaxed when they have treatment. Sedation is not the same as general anaesthetic and it doesn’t make lose consciousness; instead, it induces a profound state of relaxation. Once sedative medication takes affect, you won’t feel any pain, but you will be aware of your surroundings still; you can talk to your dentist if you want to and you’ll be able to hear them.

After sedation, it’s likely that you’ll feel a little sleepy and drowsy and it will take a few hours for the effects of the sedative to wear off fully. You won’t need to stay after treatment and we recommend asking a friend or family member to take you home and stay with you. Most people don’t remember much about the procedure when they have been sedated.

Who can benefit from sedation?

Sedation is highly beneficial for nervous patients because it helps them to feel calmer before and during treatment. It is also advantageous for patients who are having a long or complex procedure and those who struggle with fears, such as a fear of the dental drill or needles.

We also find that many patients who struggle with a sensitive gag reflex find sedation beneficial.

If you’re a nervous patient and you are worried about having dental treatment, we can promise you that you’re in the best hands at City Dental Leeds. Our friendly team is here to help and we use all the latest techniques to ensure that you feel completely comfortable. Call us today to find out how we could help you.

 

 

 

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Introducing Sedation Dentistry For Nervous Patients

Tuesday, November 18th, 2014

3534882_blogFor many, going to the dentist is a scary experience, but at City Dental Leeds, we are determined to help you conquer you fears and ensure that you feel comfortable every time you visit us.

Many of our patients feel anxious when their appointment approaches and for some, fear is so profound that they avoid seeing a dentist for long periods of time. If you’re a nervous patient, you suffer from severe anxiety or you have dental phobia, we are here to help. We offer sedation for nervous patients and we also adopt a friendly, compassionate approach; our team is highly trained and we have years of experience in treating anxious patients. We promise to do everything we can to ensure that you feel comfortable and we hope to help you overcome your dental fears.

What is sedation?

Sedation is a technique, which is used frequently in medicine and dentistry to help patients to feel comfortable when they are undergoing a procedure. Sedation involves using sedatives to induce a state of relaxation on the body and mind; it prevents you from feeling pain and also reduces anxiety.

When you are sedated, you don’t lose consciousness but you will feel a little drowsy; you’ll be able to hear what’s going on and you can talk to your dentist throughout the procedure if you would like to. Once your dentist has finished your treatment, they will give you medication to wake you up and the effects of the sedative will start to subside.

You may feel a little dazed and sleepy for a while after sedation, but you will be able to go home; we ask patients to ensure that they have somebody with them to accompany them home and sit with them until the effects have worn off completely. It’s important not to exercise, drink alcohol or drive for 24 hours after treatment.

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You Wouldn’t Fear Our City Leeds Dental Team If You Knew Them

Thursday, October 16th, 2014

4361359_blogWe understand that facing the dental chair can be anxiety-inducing, but we are here to help you and our amazing dental team has experience and expertise in providing care for nervous patients. We are a very friendly bunch and we promise every patient that we will do everything we can to make them feel as comfortable and relaxed as possible. With us behind you, you don’t need to worry and you can face your dental appointments without any fears at all.

Treatment for nervous patients

Dental fear is very common and most of our patients admit to feeling at least a little nervous when they come to the practice, especially if a complex procedure is around the corner. We are very caring and compassionate and we make time for our patients; we are happy to show patients around the practice, introduce them to dentists and answer any questions before you have treatment and we also offer techniques, including sedation, to make treatment less daunting.

Sedation is a popular choice for nervous patients and it can really make a difference to how you feel before and during treatment. With sedation, we use sedative medication to bring on a deep state of calm and patients feel completely relaxed during the procedure. When you are under sedation, you won’t feel any pain, but you will still be conscious, so if you want to speak to your dentist you will be able to do this.

After sedation, you’ll be able to go home, but we do suggest that you ask a friend or family member to drive you home and stay with you while the effects of the drugs wear off, as you may be a little drowsy.

If you’re worried about going to the dentist or you haven’t been to the dentist for many years because of dental anxiety, we can help you to overcome your fears. Call us now to speak to one of our friendly reception team or pop in to the clinic if you are in Leeds city centre.

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Breathe New Life Into Your Smile By Overcoming Dental Phobia

Wednesday, September 24th, 2014

2445507_blogIf you find yourself paralysed by fear at the thought of visiting the dentist then you should call the experts at City Dental Leeds. We understand your fears and have gentle, calming methods to keep you focused on the positive outcomes we can achieve.

It’s often the first step that is the most difficult, which is why we will only talk to you in our first meeting and won’t force you into anything you don’t want to undergo. We try to explain our treatments in as much detail as possible and if you decide to undergo treatment our expert dental staff will try their best to put your mind at ease.

Dental phobia options

Our highly trained and compassionate dental experts deliver the highest standards in patient care and have a number of relaxation techniques available. Sedation during treatment is popular with our extreme dental phobia patients. It allows the patient to relax without being put asleep. This allows our dentist to calmly escort you through the procedure.

It can take the effects of sedation 24 hours to wear off, so if this is something you opt for, you will need a friend or family member to look after you for this duration. Sedation can leave you feeling woozy which makes it dangerous to drive home without assistance.

The first step to conquering your fear lies within a quick phone call to our City Dental experts.

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Let Us Help You Conquer That Dental Phobia In The City Of Leeds

Wednesday, September 10th, 2014

Sensual and FreshIf you suffer from dental phobia, you dread going to the dentist or you’ve not been to see a dentist for years because of anxiety or fear, we can help you to overcome these problems. With our gentle and caring approach and the latest pain prevention techniques, we can help you to feel relaxed and settled, so that you are able to come for regular appointments without experiencing feelings of fear and nervousness. Our team is highly trained and our dentists are compassionate and understanding. We don’t want you to suffer in silence any more; call us today and let us help you.

Sedation for nervous patients

As well as providing a relaxing and calming setting for our patients and delivering high standards of care, we also offer techniques, which are designed to help patients to feel more relaxed, including sedation.

Sedation is a method, which is used in medicine and dentistry to help to prevent pain and enable patients to feel more relaxed during procedures, which may be scary or uncomfortable. With sedation, patients are not put to sleep in the same way as general anaesthetic, but they do feel completely relaxed and they don’t feel any pain.

When you are sedated, you feel a little drowsy and not really with it, but you are able to hear and speak and you will remain conscious. After the procedure, you probably won’t remember much and it can take up to 24 hours for the full effects of the sedative to wear off.

Whether you’re anxious about needles, you have a phobia of the dental drill or you’re very nervous because of bad experiences in the past, we can help you. Our dentists are here to treat any existing problems and prevent others and they are known for their caring and relaxed nature and our nursing and reception staff members are always there to greet you with a warm smile and help to reassure and comfort you. With you have us on board, we can do it together; you don’t need to worry about feeling embarrassed or ashamed and we can find ways to deal with specific fears, such as injections or pain. We offer consultations and we will also be happy to show you around and give you the chance to meet the team before you have treatment.

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Afraid Of Pain? City Leeds Are Here To Help

Wednesday, August 27th, 2014

4361359_blogDo you dread going to the dentist? Are you afraid of needles, injections or dental pain? At City Dental Leeds, we are experts in providing pain-free dental care for nervous patients and we always go the extra mile to help patients to overcome their fears and feel more comfortable in the dental chair. If you’ve got a fear of pain, we can help!

Treatment for nervous patients at City Dental Leeds

One of the main causes of dental fear is a phobia of pain and fears of needles and injections. At City Dental Leeds, we can help to deliver first class standards of care with minimal discomfort and we do everything we can to make sure that injections are completely pain-free.

We offer sedation for anxious patients and this can really make a difference. With sedation, patients feel more comfortable in the run-up to treatment because they know that they’re not going to feel any pain and they also feel relaxed during treatment due to the effects of the sedative medication. Sedation doesn’t carry the same risks as general anaesthetic because you don’t lose consciousness at all.

For patients with a fear of needles, we are able to offer oral and inhalation sedation, as well as intravenous sedation; this means that you can be sedated without any worries about having an injection. With oral sedation, you take a tablet, while you inhale sedative through a mask with inhalation sedation.

If you’re a nervous patient or you have worries about pain as a result of a phobia of pain or negative experiences in the past, we will endeavour to help you and feel more confident when it comes to going to the dentist. We have a very friendly and caring team and we will do everything we can to ensure you don’t feel any pain during your time with us.

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Don’t Be Afraid Of A Leeds Dentist. We’re Here To Help

Saturday, July 12th, 2014

18625029It’s very common to be afraid of the dentist, but we promise that we are here to help, not to harm or hurt! Our dentists are highly trained and they have experience in treating nervous and anxious patients; they are a really friendly bunch and they really will do anything they can to make you feel as calm as possible. Whether you’ve had a bad experience in the past or you have a negative perception of dentists because of stories you’ve heard from others or things you’ve seen in the media, we can hopefully change your views and ensure that you never dread going to a dentist again.

Why are people afraid of the dentist?

There are so many reasons why patients may be afraid of going to the dentist. For many, it’s not the actual dentist or dental practice that are a worry, but the instruments they may employ. According to a recent survey, around a significant proportion of people who have dental anxiety are scared because of a fear of needles, injections or pain.

Other possible causes of dental anxiety include negative past experiences, a fear of being told that something is wrong and further treatment is needed and embarrassment. We often see patients who have not seen a dentist for many years and they are often embarrassed about the state of their teeth and worried about potential oral health problems. We want you to feel comfortable with the prospect of going to the dentist and we stress to all patients that we are here to help and not to judge or criticise in any way.

If you are a nervous patient, we will do all we can to help you overcome your fears. Come and see us or give us a call.

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We Can Save You From The Clutches Of Dental Phobia

Tuesday, June 10th, 2014

2986104_blogMany patients feel anxious when they go to the dentist, especially if they are undergoing a procedure, rather than having a simple check-up, but we are here to ease your fears and help you to feel completely relaxed. We understand that getting into the dental chair can be a major problem for some clients and we do everything we can to make your time with us completely stress-free.

Dental phobia is different to anxiety; a phobia is an intense fear and in the case of dental phobia, it can be so serious that patients avoid having treatment or seeing a dentist for many years. We have experience in treating patients who have dental phobia and we will do everything we can to try and help to make you feel calm and ease your fears. We promote regular check-ups because they are important for general and oral health and we want you to feel confident and calm enough to be able to visit a dentist on a regular basis.

Sedation

Sedation is a technique, which is used frequently in medicine and dentistry to help patients relax and prevent them from feeling pain when they have treatment or undergo a procedure. It involves the use of sedative medications, which bring the body into a state of relaxation. Sedation is not the same as general anaesthetic because patients do not lose consciousness during the procedure; this means that you can communicate with your dentist if you want to.

When you are sedated, it makes you feel a bit drowsy and you won’t feel any pain. Most people don’t have much recollection of what happened when they come around later. It can take a little time for the effects of the sedative to wear off totally, so we recommend asking somebody to take you home and stay with you for a while; you won’t be able to drive for 24 hours.

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