Minor Oral Surgery - Sedation
This page is for patients who have been referred by their dentist for treatment under sedation and have been contacted by us to arrange an initial consultation.
Your appointment date and time will have been given to you over the phone and confirmed by text or email.
The purpose of this appointment is to discuss your proposed treatment, assess your suitability for sedation and give you the opportunity to ask any questions.
Your treatment will not take place at this appointment. A separate appointment will be arranged for your treatment, with the date and time confirmed following your consultation.
If you are unable to attend, please give us at least 48 hours’ notice of cancellation so that we can offer the appointment to another patient. Failure to provide sufficient notice may result in treatment being refused.
We always do our best to keep appointments running on time. However, due to the nature of the treatment we provide, clinics can occasionally run late. We apologise in advance if this happens and appreciate your patience.
If you wish, you can call the practice one hour before your appointment to check whether the clinic is running to schedule.
3 things to do prior to your Sedation Consultation appointment
1. Understand Conscious Sedation
Before your consultation, please take some time to read the following information:
Watch the video:
If you have any questions or concerns about the information above, or anything else relating to your referral, please don’t hesitate to contact us. You can also discuss any questions or concerns with the Oral Surgeon during your consultation.
Although you have been referred for treatment under sedation, many patients find that, once their concerns and anxieties have been discussed, they are comfortable proceeding with treatment without sedation.
For some patients, however, sedation remains the best option to help them feel relaxed and comfortable during their treatment.
In a small number of cases, sedation may not be suitable. If this applies to you, the Oral Surgeon will explain why and discuss the alternative options available.
2. Complete both the following forms*:
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3. Read the Sedation Consent Form
During your consultation, the Oral Surgeon will discuss your proposed treatment and sedation with you. You will be asked to sign a Consent Form for Treatment Under IV Sedation.
An example consent form is available here. Please take the time to read this before your consultation so you are familiar with the information.
On the day, you will be provided with a personalised consent form based on your individual treatment and circumstances. You will have plenty of opportunity to ask any questions and discuss any concerns with the Oral Surgeon before giving your consent.
Click here to visit our general Minor Oral Surgery page, where you’ll find useful information for patients, including FAQs, information about our Oral Surgeons and post-operative instructions.
3 things to do prior to your Sedation Treatment appointment
1. Eating and Drinking
Please have only a light meal (for example, toast and tea) up to two hours before your appointment.
You must not eat anything during the two hours immediately before your appointment, although you may continue to drink water.
Do not drink alcohol on the day of your appointment.
2. Arrange Your Escort
You must bring a responsible adult with you to your appointment, as explained in Role of an Escort.
Your escort must:
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Be over 18 years old
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Be personally known to you
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Arrive with you and remain in the building throughout your appointment, including while you are in surgery and recovery
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Be able to escort you home after your treatment
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Be able to care for you for 24 hours following your treatment
Please do not bring children with you to your appointment.
We will not be able to proceed with your treatment if you do not have a suitable escort.
3. Medication
Please take your usual medication at your normal times, unless the Oral Surgeon has specifically advised you otherwise at your consultation.
Questions or Concerns?
If you have any questions or concerns about the information above, or anything else relating to your referral, please contact us. You can also speak to the Oral Surgeon on the day of your treatment.
Forms and Further Information
For further information about how your personal data is managed, please see our Privacy Notice.
If you prefer not to complete the forms online, you can download, print and complete the Medical History Form and/or Anxiety Assessment Form and bring them with you to your appointment.
Alternatively, printed copies are available from the practice.