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Sedation
The deepest relaxation. Fully supported.
IV Sedation
If past dental experiences have left you genuinely terrified, if the thought of the dentist makes you physically sick, if you’ve been avoiding essential treatment for years — IV sedation may be the answer. Delivered intravenously, it takes effect within 1–2 minutes and produces deep, profound relaxation. You stay conscious and breathing normally, but you’ll have little memory of the procedure afterwards. For severe dental phobia, it’s often the only way to get essential care done.
IV sedation at Clarendons is delivered by specially-trained clinicians with rigorous monitoring throughout. Safe, controlled, expertly managed. In our calming Leeds city centre clinic, with a team that understands severe anxiety and genuinely cares about making care possible for you. No judgement. No rushing. Just the deep, effective sedation you need to finally get treatment done.
What is IV sedation?
IV sedation uses a sedative medication (typically midazolam or similar) delivered directly into your bloodstream through a small cannula in your hand or arm. Effects begin within 1–2 minutes, producing deep relaxation, drowsiness and amnesia for the period of sedation.
You remain conscious and breathing normally, but you’ll be on the edge of sleep and will likely remember little of the procedure afterwards. The clinician can titrate the dose precisely, deepening or lightening the sedation as needed. Throughout the appointment, you’re monitored continuously — pulse, oxygen saturation, blood pressure. At the end, you’ll rest in recovery until safe to leave — typically 30–60 minutes. An escort is required to take you home; you can’t drive or work for the rest of the day.
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Features and benefits
Far deeper sedation than inhalation or oral options. You’ll feel as if you’re dozing throughout — aware if needed, but entirely relaxed. Perfect for severe dental anxiety.
IV sedation typically produces amnesia for the period of treatment — you won’t remember much of the procedure afterwards. Immensely valuable for patients who’ve had traumatic past dental experiences.
Delivered by specially trained clinicians with continuous monitoring of your vital signs. The highest standard of safety for deep dental sedation. You’re in expert hands throughout.
The Clarendon's Difference
Severe dental phobia is real, serious and isolating. Patients with it often avoid essential dental care for years, experiencing declining oral health and ever-increasing anxiety about finally addressing it. IV sedation is often the key that unlocks the door — allowing years of avoided work to be done calmly and in manageable appointments. At Clarendons, we’ve helped countless patients break the cycle of avoidance and get back to healthy, confident dental care.
Our award-winning clinic in Leeds city centre combines IV sedation expertise with a genuinely kind, non-judgmental team. We know that patients needing IV sedation are often embarrassed about their anxiety, ashamed of the state of their teeth, and terrified of being lectured. None of that happens here. We meet you where you are, deliver the sedation you need to get the work done safely, and build confidence appointment by appointment. Many patients eventually progress to treatment without sedation as their trust and confidence grow.
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THE BRAND PATIENTS TRUST
How much does IV sedation cost?
IV sedation is the most involved (and therefore most expensive) sedation option, reflecting the specialist training, monitoring equipment, medications and recovery time involved. Pricing is typically per appointment. For patients needing multiple treatments done under IV sedation, we may be able to consolidate work into fewer longer appointments for efficiency. At your consultation we’ll provide clear pricing. Interest-free finance is available for larger treatment plans including sedation.
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