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Helping nervous patients in Petts Wood
We know that visiting the dentist can be a big step especially if you’re feeling anxious, have had a bad experience in the past, or haven’t been in a while. You’re not alone, and we’re here to help.
At H Williams & Associates Dental Care, we don’t just offer dental sedation. We offer a completely different experience for nervous patients. From the moment you get in touch, we’ll treat you with kindness, patience, and understanding.
If you are putting off going to the dentist due to your fears, call us today and let us know you are feeling nervous. Often patients will be on this page for a reason. You may have toothache, or just want a confident smile for an event or job interview. Speak to one of the team today so we can start building your confidence in our care.
Hello, I'm Dr Damien Reilly...
I’m a Consultant in Special Care Dentistry with a Diploma in Conscious Sedation for Dentistry. I have extensive experience providing dental sedation and I have been teaching dental sedation to clinical professionals since 2004. I am a faculty member of the Society for Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry (SAAD). I speak nationally and internationally on dental sedation and related topics and have multiple peer-reviewed publications in journals including the British Dental Journal and the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
I used to dread my own visits to the dentist, so I have a longstanding interest in the use of dental sedation to make treatment easier. I have dedicated my career to helping the most anxious and challenging of patients and I understand very well the complexities of dentistry and of dental anxiety. Over the years, I have recognised the significant extent to which sedation can make treatment easier for dentists as well as patients. A relaxed patient tends to result in a relaxed, more focussed dentist.
Very professional, extremely personable. Despite the daunting prospect of a deep filling, the experience was handled with care and understanding. Every step of the procedure was explained fully and I would warmly recommend this dental practice.
Sedation Available at H Williams & Associates Dental Care
IV sedation (Midazolam)
If you feel anxious about dental treatment, IV sedation can help you stay calm and comfortable throughout your visit. At our practice, we use midazolam, a safe and effective medication that helps you relax deeply while remaining conscious and able to respond to your dentist.
What is IV sedation?
IV (intravenous) sedation involves delivering a sedative medication directly into your bloodstream through a small injection in your arm or hand. The effects begin quickly and allow you to feel peaceful, sleepy, and unconcerned about the dental procedure. You will still be able to communicate, but most patients remember very little of the treatment afterwards.
The benefits of IV sedation
Anyone fearful or anxious may benefit from sedation. It may also be beneficial for people who have the following:
- Reduced dental anxiety
- Reduced gag reflex
- Fast-acting and easily controlled
- Quick recovery compared to general anaesthesia
- Ideal for longer or more complex treatments
Is IV Sedation safe?
Yes. Midazolam has an excellent safety record when administered by trained professionals. Your breathing, heart rate, and oxygen levels will be continuously monitored throughout the procedure. You’ll also be cared for by a fully qualified sedation dentist and trained dental nurse.
After treatment, you’ll need someone to accompany you home and stay with you for the rest of the day, as you may feel drowsy for a few hours.
Before the treatment
Your dentist will review your medical history and explain what to expect.
During the treatment
The sedative will be administered and you’ll quickly feel relaxed and sleepy.
After the treatment
You’ll rest until you’re fully awake and ready to go home with your companion.
About the practice
If you need to see a dentist, then you have come to the right place. New patients are always welcome to our friendly dental practice with award-winning dentists offering the very best dental treatment to the highest standards.
Each individual patient is valued and respected. Our aim is for you to have clean teeth, white teeth, straight teeth – we are determined to help you keep your teeth for life, and I am extremely proud of my team, chosen with meticulous detail for their skill, their integrity, their warmth and their kindness.
Are you looking for a kind and caring dental service? At H Williams & Associates, we provide outstanding customer care. Contact us today!