Yes. IV sedation is very safe when carried out by a trained sedation dentist, which is exactly what we provide. We check your medical history beforehand and monitor you carefully throughout your appointment.

No, you stay conscious and able to respond, but you will feel deeply relaxed and calm. Most people remember very little of the treatment afterwards, which is why it suits nervous patients so well.

How will I feel afterwards?

A little drowsy for the rest of the day, so you will need a friend or family member to take you home and stay with you. You should feel back to normal by the next day.

Do I need sedation for every visit?

Not at all. Many patients feel calmer once they get to know us and may not need sedation for routine visits. We only ever recommend it if it genuinely helps you.

What if I am too nervous to even book?

That is completely understandable, and very common. You are welcome to call or email just for a chat first, with no commitment. We will take things entirely at your pace.

Calm, gentle care for nervous patients at Lye Dental

Gentle care & IV sedation

Anxious? You
are in safe hands.

If the dentist makes you nervous, you are not alone, and you are very welcome here. Gentle, unhurried care and IV sedation to help you feel calm, from a team who truly understand.

How we help Book a chat with us

We understand

Your comfort
comes first.

Feeling anxious about the dentist is more common than you think. Here is how we make things calmer, gentler and easier for you.

Book a chat with us How it works

No judgement, ever

However long it has been, and whatever has happened before, there is no lecture and no pressure here. Just a warm welcome and a fresh start.

We go at your pace

Nothing is rushed. We explain everything before we do it, agree signals so you can pause at any time, and only move on when you feel ready.

IV sedation when you need it

For higher anxiety or longer treatment, our lead sedation dentist offers IV sedation, so you feel deeply relaxed and remember little of the appointment.