Sedation dentistry involves carrying out a dental procedure on a patient by creating an environment that’s stress and anxiety free. It’s a great way to help nervous patients overcome their dental phobias. Patients are given a sedative in the back of their hand which relaxes them to the point where dental treatments can be carried out easily without the usual anxiety. Often sedation dentistry reduces the number of visits required for dental treatment. Sedation dentistry can be used to help treat almost any kind of dental problem.
For those patients who feel apprehensive about having treatment carried out, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Arif Rahman to provide sedation while treatment is being carried out. Arif is Consultant for Fife Acute Hospitals in anaesthesia and sedation, a post which he has had held for many years. He is also involved in the teaching and training of doctors in this very specialist aspect of medicine. Should you have any queries about how sedation can help you then Arif will be happy to answer your questions.