IV sedation dentistry in Sheffield and Manchester
Feel calm and deeply relaxed during your dental treatment. IV sedation can help if you feel anxious about the dentist, have a strong gag reflex or need longer treatment such as implants.
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What is IV sedation?
IV sedation is a sedative medicine given through a cannula, a small, thin tube placed in the back of your hand or arm. Within a few minutes you feel deeply relaxed. You stay awake and able to respond, but many people remember little of their treatment afterwards. It isn't a general anaesthetic, so you're not put to sleep, and your dentist still uses local anaesthetic to numb the area being treated. Throughout your appointment, a trained team monitors your breathing, oxygen levels, pulse and blood pressure, in line with the UK standards for conscious sedation in dentistry.
Meet Dr Ehsan Naghieh, principal dentist
IV sedation at Harley Private is provided by Dr Ehsan Naghieh, a principal dentist and director with over 10 years of clinical experience and a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Implant Surgery. Known for his calm and respectful manner, he offers both oral and IV sedation for patients who feel anxious, and takes time to make sure you feel informed, listened to and at ease.
Support for dental anxiety and phobia
Dental implants and full arch treatment
Extractions and wisdom tooth removal
Longer or several treatments in one visit
Before any treatment with sedation, Dr Ehsan reviews your medical history and the medicines you take to make sure it's suitable for you. GDC number 264539.
Who can IV sedation help?
IV sedation may help if you feel anxious or very nervous about dental treatment, have had a difficult experience in the past, have a strong gag reflex, or need longer or more complex treatment such as dental implants, wisdom tooth removal or several extractions. It can also make it possible to complete more treatment in one visit. Before recommending sedation, we'll check your medical history and the medicines you take. It may not be suitable for everyone, for example during pregnancy or with certain medical conditions, and your dentist will talk you through other options if so. Suitability for younger patients is assessed individually.
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Your appointment with IV sedation
Before your appointment, follow the written instructions we give you about eating and drinking, take your usual medicines unless we tell you otherwise, wear loose, comfortable clothing and remove any nail varnish. You'll need a responsible adult to bring you, take you home and stay with you for the rest of the day. On the day, once the cannula is in place, the sedative is given gradually until you feel relaxed. Your dentist then numbs the area with local anaesthetic and carries out your treatment, while the team monitors you throughout. Afterwards, you'll rest at the clinic until you're ready to go home with your escort. For 24 hours, don't drive, cycle, operate machinery, drink alcohol, sign legal documents, make important decisions or look after others on your own. IV sedation is £500 for the first hour and £250 for each extra hour, in addition to your treatment fee.
IV sedation from £500
£500 for the first hour, then £250 for each extra hour needed. This is added to your treatment fee, and your full fee is confirmed in your written treatment plan.
A review of your medical history and medicines
Written instructions before your appointment
Sedation given through a small cannula
Local anaesthetic to numb the treatment area
Monitoring of breathing, oxygen, pulse and blood pressure
Time to recover at the clinic before you go home
Sedation for longer treatments such as implants
IV sedation can make longer or more complex treatment more comfortable. It's £500 for the first hour and £250 for each extra hour, and we'll tell you how long your treatment is likely to take. For full arch implants, prices start from £8,995 per arch, or from £9,995 with IV sedation.
Dental implants and full arch treatment
Wisdom tooth removal and extractions
Several treatments in one visit
Patients with a strong gag reflex
Affordable monthly payments with 0% finance
We offer finance options through Chrysalis Finance to help make treatment costs more manageable. This allows eligible patients to spread the cost of treatment over time with clear, structured repayments. 0% finance is available on 12-month plans, and longer terms are available at a representative 14.9% APR, subject to status and approval.
Our finance calculator provides an indicative example of how treatment costs may be spread into monthly payments based on a 14.9% APR. Simply enter the estimated treatment cost and select a repayment term to view a guide price. Figures shown are for illustration only. Final repayment amounts will be confirmed following consultation and finance approval.
Using the calculator does not commit you to treatment or finance. It is designed to help you understand your options clearly, without pressure. Full details, including repayment terms and eligibility, will always be explained before you proceed.
Book your sedation consultation
At your consultation, we'll talk about how you feel about dental treatment, review your medical history and explain whether IV sedation is right for you. You'll receive a written plan with your fees, with no pressure to go ahead.
Frequently asked questions
Clear, honest answers about IV sedation for dental treatment. If you have other questions, we're happy to talk them through at your consultation.
How much does IV sedation cost?
IV sedation is £500 for the first hour, then £250 for each extra hour needed, in addition to your treatment fee. For example, full arch implants start from £8,995 per arch, or from £9,995 with IV sedation. Your full fee is confirmed in your written treatment plan.
Will I be asleep?
No. IV sedation isn't a general anaesthetic. You stay awake and able to respond to your dentist, but you feel deeply relaxed and may drift in and out of awareness.
Will I feel pain?
Your dentist uses local anaesthetic to numb the area being treated, so you shouldn't feel pain during treatment. You may feel some pressure or movement, and the sedation helps you stay relaxed.
Will I remember anything?
Many people remember very little of their treatment afterwards, although this varies from person to person.
How long does it last?
You feel relaxed within a few minutes of the sedative being given. The effects wear off gradually over several hours, which is why you need an escort and should rest for the rest of the day.
Can I drive home?
No. You'll need a responsible adult to take you home and stay with you for the rest of the day. Don't drive, cycle or operate machinery for 24 hours after sedation.
How do I prepare?
We'll give you written instructions before your appointment, including advice on eating and drinking. Take your usual medicines unless we tell you otherwise, wear loose clothing, remove nail varnish and arrange for an adult to come with you.
Is IV sedation safe?
IV sedation is widely used in UK dentistry. Side effects can include drowsiness and bruising where the cannula was placed. Rarely, breathing can slow or an allergic reaction can occur, so our team monitors you throughout and is trained and equipped to manage this.
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Ask us about IV sedation
If you'd like to book an appointment, have a question about our treatments, or need further information, our friendly team is here to help.