Relative Analgesia, R.A. Sedation or Conscious Sedation



Richard Charon has a national reputation for  success in helping people overcome their dental anxiety, fear and phobias and runs courses all over the UK on dental sedation in Newbury.

Do you like the idea of being treated by an nationally recognised professional that teaches other dentists?

Richard’s expertise with conscious sedation or “RA” comes from 30 years experience with this under-utilised technique. In the USA about 50% of dentists have this facility. In the UK, probably only 5-10% of dentists use it.”

Richard runs teaching courses for fellow dentists attracting delegates to Newbury from all over the UK and now from Ireland too, to learn this technique. One dentist came down from Aberdeen and has now returned to his native Faroe Islands to assist the islanders he says.

In 2007-8 Richard ran his courses in and the Irish Republic and in December 2009 the coures was hosted by Dr. Richard Fretwell of The Guidepost Dental Practice nr Morpeth, Northumberland.  “One of the great things about “RA” is the rapid recovery so that people can get back to work soon after finishing their dental appointment.” he said. It opens up possibilities for nervous patients, so they can have their smile makeovers without pain or fear.

Information on how we approach Dental Sedation at Newbury Smile Makers

 

Who will sedate me?

The dentist carrying out your treatment, assisiated by an appropriately trained dental nurse

Is it safe?

Very safe. We use it for children and adults from 5 to 95 so long as they are able to understand how it works and how they will feel. SInce you are able to speak to the dentist, if at any time you feel the happy air mixture is a bit too strong, we can quickly turn it down and within a few seconds you will feel very relaxed again.

Are there any side effects?

Very few. Occasionally a slight feeling of nausea but this is quite rare.

How is it done?

A  mix of nitrous oxide and oxygen is adjusted to suit you. Everyone needs a different mixture to acheive a feeling of warm and cosy relaxation. We use a small soft sterile nosepiece for you to breathe through.

How will I feel ?

You will feel very relaxed. Most people feel some of the following senasations.

  • Warm and or heavy arms and legs
  • A mild tingling in the fingers and toes
  • A sense of being far away. Voices and music may seem distant
  • A sense of not caring or minding about being at the dentst
  • A greatly reduced or eliminated gag reflex.
  • Reduced  awarness of  procedures such as dental anaesthetics ( injections), especially so as we use "The Wand".

Are there any downsides?

Very few. It is not possible to use RA

  • In the first 6 months of pregnancy
  • If you cannot normally breathe through your nose
  • If you have a cold on the day of the appontment
 


How quickly will I recover?

Very quickly. Usually within 2-3 minutes of the completion of treatment you will be ready to return to the waiting room and can usually leave the practice within 10 minutes. We advise against driving for 30-60 minutes but you can return to work,college or school afterwards and carry on with your normal activites.

If It sounds too good to be to be true !  Well for many people that is exactly what they feel about it.


What treatments can be done under sedation?

If you have missing teeth or gaps, these can be replaced with dental implants; we can also make significant changes to your smile by placing dental veneers. Normally there is no need for sedation if you want to have you teeth straightened, or whitened, but if you are at all nervous of the dentist, please let us know and we will make sure we book extra time for you.