Sedation

At our Edinburgh practice, each sedation session costs £300, in addition to the cost of your dental treatment. We require a £60 deposit when you book your sedation assessment appointment, which is credited towards your treatment if you go ahead.

Yes, dental sedation is very safe when supervised by a trained and qualified dentist. We monitor your oxygen levels and blood pressure throughout to completely ensure your safety.

You may feel a bit drowsy, unsteady or forgetful for a few hours after your sedation. As the effects last up to 24 hours, you must not drive, operate machinery or make important decisions during this time.

Yes, we are pleased to offer professional IV sedation to patients in Barnton and the surrounding areas of Edinburgh, helping them access stress-free dentistry and overcome their fears.

Your treatment will be performed by a dentist specifically trained in sedation and assisted by a sedation-trained dental nurse. You can feel assured that you are receiving the highest level of professional care.

You must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 18 or over) who can take responsibility for you following treatment. If arrangements have not been made for someone to accompany you home, you will not be able to have the sedation. Your escort must arrive with you and remain no more than 10 minutes away while you are treated, take you home safely and arrange for you to be looked after until the next day.

• Eat a light meal (ie toast, cereal) 2-3 hours before your appointment. Ensure you drink plenty of water before attending for treatment.
• Do NOT drink alcohol for 24 hours before your appointment, or 24 hours afterwards.
• Do NOT bring children to your treatment visit.
• Take any routine medication as normal unless you have been advised not to by your dentist. You should bring a list of your routine medications with you to the appointment.
• Make sure you have informed your dentist of ALL medical conditions, medications or allergies.
• Do NOT wear nail varnish or acrylic nails when attending your appointment.
• If you are unwell on the day with cold/flu symptoms or any contagious illness, please contact us for advice as the appointment may need to be rearranged.
• Please inform your dentist if you are pregnant, trying to conceive or are breastfeeding.

Following treatment, you will remain in the practice until you are assessed as ready to leave by the dentist. This may be up to one hour after your treatment is completed. It is normal to feel like resting once you get home. The effects of the sedative drug will remain for 24 hours; therefore it is essential you follow the post operative instructions that are given to you.

• You must travel home by taxi or private car not public transport.
• You must not drive, cook or use machinery or sharp implements for 24 hours after sedation.
• A responsible adult should stay with you at home for 24 hours after sedation.
• You must not have responsibility for another child or adult for 24 hours after sedation.
• You must make arrangements for any children or other individuals that you care for to be looked after by a responsible adult for 24 hours after sedation.
• You must not drink alcohol, return to work, make important decisions, or sign legal documents for 24 hours after sedation.
• Care should be taken when using the internet or social media for personal communication or any online purchases for 24 hours after sedation.
• You should take your usual prescribed medications unless directed otherwise by your dentist.