Sedation
Sedation is used as an adjunct to treatment for extremely anxious patients who would otherwise be unable to accept dental treatment.
The procedure involves monitoring the patient, and injecting an intravenous agent which gives the patient a sense of wellbeing and calmness.
The agent also causes temporary amnesia, which means that even the most intricate and difficult procedures can be carried out with the co-operation of the patient.
Hugh Taggart has been providing sedation for patients for 20 years, and is happy to treat even the most dental-phobic patient.