Feel fully relaxed and anxiety-free with the aid of dental sedation during your dental treatment.
Treatment Guide:
(NB: treatment plan may vary for more complex cases)
Treatment time: dependent on the procedure.
Anaesthetic: yes
Recovery time: 24 hours.
Key benefit: induces feelings of deep relaxation during a dental procedure.
Suitable with: virtually any dental procedure.
Conscious sedation breaks down the dental anxiety that might be standing in the way of you having dental treatment, inducing feelings of deep relaxation. In a matter of seconds, conscious IV (intravenous) sedation helps patients feel comfortable with their surroundings, and oblivious to factors that may have made them feel uneasy at the dentist, such as smells, sights, and sounds. When IV sedation begins to wear off, many patients remember very little of the procedure, despite being fully awake throughout.
FAQs
How Is IV Sedation Administered?
A small needle is placed on the back of the hand, via which the sedative is administered. A numbing cream is used, so you should not feel anything when the needle (cannula) is placed).
How Am I Monitored Throughout My Procedure?
The sedation dentist working alongside the dentist performing your treatment has the sole responsibility of keeping a close eye on you throughout. Your vitals, blood pressure, and reaction to the sedative are meticulously monitored the whole time you are in the chair.
What Happens After IV Sedation Wears Off?
Once the sedative wears off, you will feel a little drowsy, but there is no severe ‘hangover’ as there is after general anaesthesia. We advise patients to rest for 24 hours after their treatment. You will also need a responsible adult to drive you home after you leave the practice (we cannot perform your treatment if you arrive unaccompanied).
“As a result of an accident I had as a child my front tooth suffered some trauma and became discoloured over time. The tooth eventually broke last year which led to it being removed. I was referred to Kunal who took me through the various options I had. As functionality was the most...”
Andrea B
“As a child, I was given a fixed brace by a practice who showed very little care. These were removed after 9 months due to them being "unable to straighten anymore" leaving me unhappy with my teeth and a major open bite. As years went on, I became less and less confident with...”
Imogen O
“Thank you for your hard work and I hope this testimonial reflects just how happy I am with my smile. The care and attention which I received during my smile makeover was far better than any I have previously experienced. Kunal and his team were amazing throughout the entire process. I had regular...”
Matthew G
“Kunal is a very approachable, informative and meticulous dentist. From the beginning of my last Invisalign journey, Kunal explained the procedure very clearly and thoroughly. He showed me a 3D image and how my teeth would change throughout the treatment, the length of the treatment and the possible cons of it, such as...”
Charanprite D
“I was never conscious of my teeth much but over the years my teeth became more overcrowded, in particular my bottom teeth. I found myself smiling in photos with my mouth closed as I didn’t like the way my teeth looked this was something that over time I got even more conscious of...”
Eve
“Kunal and his team gave me the best experience throughout my transformation. Everything was explained all the way through the process and he even accommodated my lunch time appointments every 4 weeks! He always gave his honest opinions and made me feel at ease. He is such a perfectionist and wouldn’t let me...”
“As a result of an accident I had as a child my front tooth suffered some trauma and became discoloured over time. The tooth eventually broke last year which led to it being removed. I was referred to Kunal who took me through the various options I had. As functionality was the most...”
Andrea B
“As a child, I was given a fixed brace by a practice who showed very little care. These were removed after 9 months due to them being "unable to straighten anymore" leaving me unhappy with my teeth and a major open bite. As years went on, I became less and less confident with...”
Imogen O
“Thank you for your hard work and I hope this testimonial reflects just how happy I am with my smile. The care and attention which I received during my smile makeover was far better than any I have previously experienced. Kunal and his team were amazing throughout the entire process. I had regular...”
Matthew G
“Kunal is a very approachable, informative and meticulous dentist. From the beginning of my last Invisalign journey, Kunal explained the procedure very clearly and thoroughly. He showed me a 3D image and how my teeth would change throughout the treatment, the length of the treatment and the possible cons of it, such as...”
Charanprite D
“I was never conscious of my teeth much but over the years my teeth became more overcrowded, in particular my bottom teeth. I found myself smiling in photos with my mouth closed as I didn’t like the way my teeth looked this was something that over time I got even more conscious of...”
Eve
“Kunal and his team gave me the best experience throughout my transformation. Everything was explained all the way through the process and he even accommodated my lunch time appointments every 4 weeks! He always gave his honest opinions and made me feel at ease. He is such a perfectionist and wouldn’t let me...”
First visit with Meliora Dental - Very pleasant staff. Kunal managed to fit my 1 year old in very quickly after an incident at the weekend, he was extremely patient with her and tried to make her feel as comfortable in the surroundings as possible. 10/10 service.
I recently visited Meliora Dental Practice, and I couldn't recommend it enough. I was in so much pain, but I was assisted promptly and received the right and effective treatment. Dr. Kunal and Dr. Namrata are excellent professionals who provided outstanding customer care throughout the entire process. Thank you very much!
My experience at Meliroa Dental over the last 4 weeks has been amazing! I contacted Kunal via his social media platform and came in for a consultation. After explaining to Kunal that I was only available for the next 4 weeks he managed to squeeze me in and complete all the work within the time constraints. Im very happy with the composite bonding, I would highly recommend this dentistry.
Thank you to Dr Kunal Rai for an amazing and easy experience. My son had two teeth extracted and usually struggles with any sort of procedures but Dr Rai was patient and made him feel at ease. Very professional, friendly and overall an excellent dentist. Highly recommend thanks again
10/10 Amazing experience highly recommend. Had my consultation with Dr Kunal in regards to having a straighter smile. Dr Kunal talked me through the process and made me feel super comfortable in the consultation. I am now on my aligner journey and can already see amazing results. Super excited to see how my teeth look at the end.
All staff are very helpful and respectful. The doctor who attended me is very professional and knowledgeable, gives comfort and confidence to his patients. I witnessed staff have excellent team spirit and respect to each other and patients.Keep it up!Thanks for your kind service.
Last 2 times I have visited the dental practice with Dr Kunal Rai and my experience has been great. Dr Kunal has been amazing and friendly throughout the whole process and walked me through each step thoroughly. He also gave me some amazing advice and recommendations which I will definitely look into. I definitely felt at ease and had no worries. The procedure was smooth and felt no pain at all! the level of care and attention to detail was outstanding. Dr Kunal made sure I was comfortable and informed throughout. The assistant was also positive and efficient. I would highly recommend Dr Kunal Rai for anyone who is especially anxious during procedures like this!
Taking out my bad tooth and replacing it with a single denture. It’s was much easier than what I thought. Options was given and full details before and after my procedure. Dentist was amazingly patience during my procedure .thank you so much.
My Mother has received a excellent help and advice,the Dental Doctor was very helpful and my mum is very Happy and pleased .the dental Doctor was very good at her work and knew exactly what to do ,my mum is feeling better.My Mother really thank her for her great job and help.
Dr. Kunal and the team have a great clinic and our family is glad to have been registered here. It runs professionally and we receive a very good level of service and care. Onwards and upwards!
Amazing dentist firm with great staff, had my Invasalign done with Dr Kunal Rai and he is a good person, friendly and was very professional, eould recommended to anyone 👌
Great dental practice. I started here six months ago after a veritable nightmare with my NHS dentist. I have been really happy with the treatment that I have received thus far.
Couldn’t recommend Meliora Dental more highly. Their expertise in the teeth transition process and the great staff made my teeth journey an exciting process. I’d absolutely return for any future treatments and I highly recommend the dental practice.
Came here for a dental implant after losing a tooth in a car accident 10 years prior. The process involved using Invisalign as my teeth had moved and the gap where the implant was to be inserted had become too narrow. Also, due to the amount of time that had passed, there was not enough bone to place the implant, and I needed to have bone grafts. The first bone graft was unsuccessful, but thankfully the second one was a success, enabling me to go ahead with the implant. Though this added time to the expected treatment timeframe, Kunal explained every part of the process with me in detail, and gave care advice at each stage. He cared about how my smile would look, my appointments never felt rushed, and time and care was taken to ensure the implant would function and look like a natural tooth. Would definitely recommend.
Thanks to all staff at this practice. I have been registered here for 20 plus years.Recently received first class professional care when requiring urgent tooth extraction.Reception staff listened and responded quickly. Nurse who was caring and supportive. Dentist, knowledgeable , skilful , confident and patient throughout.
I Couldn’t be happier, Kunal is so professional and talks you through everything step by step, I’m absolutely in love with my smile, I haven’t stopped showing my new pearly whites off.This is something I have always wanted but my fear of the dentist has always held me back, if only I would of known how much this would of changed how I feel about my smile I would of done it years ago.Thank you Kunal And Meliora Dental 🦷
Great service at Meliora Dental. Dr Rai and his team are highly skilled in delivering a high quality of care. I will be going back to continue my dental treatment and check ups in the future.
The staff are very nice and professional. It's expensive but you will get your money's worth. My teeth (mouth) is at it's healthiest since my pregnancy. My crown looks like my other teeth (it will take a little getting used to) but am pleased with them. They know their job in my opinion.
Absolutely hate dentists but Ellie made me feel so comfortable and less anxious. She made sure I was okay throughout the full appointment, couldn’t of had a better experience!
Great dentist 🦷 staff are really lovely girls are so supportive and K. Rai is a great dentist! Went into remove my wisdom tooth nice and easy pain free I was shocked how easy it was 🙏🏽 thank you
The extraction of my front tooth was painless and my denture fitting in was perfect! Grateful to Dr Kunal Rai and his team. My confidence is back already!! I would recommend this practice👌😊
Fantastic experiance with Dr Kunal and Dr Nam, had a very stressful case with my child. Dealt with quickly and ended with the best case scenario. Now we manage to save the existing tooth and complement with Composite BondingReally impressed with the service and facilities
Ellie was amazing today. I was very nervous when I came but she put me at ease and explained erverying she was going to do. I have never had a hygienist who was so gentle at cleaning my teeth. Thank you Ellie I will.happily come to the dentist again without worry.
This was a very quick process done within weeks and painless and no back and forth.I had two appointments and they do payment plans, would recommend that you come and see for yourself. Wonderful staff and dentist.
Completely professional and very informative and especially cater for the needs of the individual, also helpful with arranging appointments around my work patterns.
Had my appointment today with the dental hygienist Ellie and she did a phenomenal job! She took a good 45 mins to clean my teeth and removed all the stains and plaque build up. Ellie also took the time to explain how to properly brush your teeth especially the difficult to reach areas. Best teeth clean I’ve ever got!
I cannot believe how easy it was to book an appointment, be seen by Dr. Rai, and book in a follow-up appointment with the hygienist, Ellie.Many thanks to the team for making the process uncomplicated, I definitely recommend this clinic.
This dentist have given me my smile back. Had 2 crowns fitted and all through the procedure I was told step by step what he was doing. A big Thankyou from a very happy patient.
Lovely dental practice & the staff are so friendly! Maira put me at ease when it was very obvious how nervous I was and offered advice with no judgement! I can't say I've ever had a good experience with a dentist prior to now, but the team at Meliora Dental really help calm the nerves and make you feel comfortable.
I'm really nervous about the dentist and had left it far too long. But the team are really kind and friendly. Definitely made my experience less daunting.
The service I got in surgery 2 was by far the best experience Ive ever had in a dentist, its more like coming to see friends rather than an appointment, I was so nervous and anxious when I first attended but they made me feel so calm and ready to get my teeth sortedStill a little way to go but I can see the light at the end if the tunnel and its all rhanks to the staff.. especially surgery 2 !!!
Had to have an emergency appointment as crown fell out, didn't realise the receptionist booked me in private practice so was hit with a bigger bill than expected. Very pleasant experience with the service though and would consider using them again.
Ellie is amazing and explained everything before we started and I am very satisfied with the treatment. She is amazing and she helped me a lot. We recommend you to come and go here. Practice clean and organized. Receptionist Candyce is good! She is amazing.
I attended this practice for an appointment to replace a filling. I was able to discuss the alternatives and choose my preferred treatment. The injections were painfree as was the rest of the procedure. Each step was explained to me and I felt relaxed and reassured. Afterwards I was able to ask questions and consider my future dental care. I thoroughly recommend this practice.
Fantastic and clean dental practice. I have changed dentists to follow Kunal and travel 45 minutes to see him as I feel he always takes care of me and is very honest and up front with any treatment needed. He really puts me at ease and prior to having Kunal as my dentist, I was always very nervous about even having a check up!
I recently had a front tooth implant fitted by Kunal and the quality of work and level of care given was faultless. I'm so pleased with the end result! Thanks
Very pleased with this dental practice. Friendly and clean environment. Managed to save my tooth before it was too late with the latest technology. Thank you and will continue coming to you. 🙏
Great dental practice. Very impressed with the quality of the treatment given. I used to have my dental treatments abroad (complex procedures done) but now I found a reliable dental practice here. Hollie and Kunal are fantastic dentists. Kunal is very profesional, very updated with the latest treatments available. I feel I’m getting the best possible dental care. Candi in reception was lovely and very helpful. They look after all my family’s dental health. Thank you so much you all
I've not long registered at this dental practice. I've had a phenomenal experience for my dental care. I've found the practitioners at the practice very professional, ordained, offering high standards of patient care. I was given an interpretation of my dental xray which helped me understand my oral health and for future reference with the valuable advice that I was given to take good care of me oral health. The team are commendable both professionally and they have a friendly manner making my experience comforting inpartular if you are apprehensive about dental care. I would certainly recommend this service if you are seeking reliability, verasity and good oral health care. Thank you to Kunal and your colleagues for your high standards in providing commendable service and for taking good care of my oral health.Nazreen.