Dental sedation

Sedation is a great option for nervous patients and anyone who feels anxious about receiving treatment. With safe and proven techniques, we administer sedation medication to place you in a relaxed and dream-like state, making it feel as though your appointment passes in no time.

The experienced team at Guildford Dental Centre have helped several patients overcome lifelong fears and dental phobias to finally get the treatment they need.

Sedation facts

  • It really works! You really can relax through your dental appointment
  • When sedated you will be conscious, but unaware of what is going on around you
  • You will have little or no memory of the experience

When receiving sedation you will be fully informed beforehand of any potential side effects and given advice to help with your recovery. We advised to bring someone along with you to the appointment who is able to take you home afterwards, and it's advisable to rest for the remainder of the day. You should be back to normal within 24 hours.

We offer the IV sedation at Guildford Dental Centre.

Dentist

Dr Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

Dr Kavi graduated from Guy’s Dental Hospital, London in 2005. As an old girl from Guildford High School, she returned to Guildford, after graduating, to work at the Royal Surrey County Hospital in the Oral and Maxillofacial department, gaining valuable surgical experience. She subsequently passed the post graduate exams to become a member of the Royal College of Surgeons. Her special interests...

Dr Kavitha  Sivasubramaniam
Patient Reviews

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The biggest compliment we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Guildford Dental Centre. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us…

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Patient reviews

675 Reviews

5.0

10th June 2026

staff is friendly and professional - I feel looked after

10th June 2026

The new hygiene treatment was a far better experience for me.

10th June 2026

Derek's attention to detail was highly professional as it always is.

MH

Michelle Heals

Very friendly staff, and their dentists are all really good with nervous people.

8th June 2026

Caring and professional service.

8th June 2026

The dental surgeon was knowledgeable and experienced. I felt very confident that the work was carried out in. capable way.

4th June 2026

Short waiting time, confident, knowledgeable , friendly and professional personnel/ dentist, nurse, receptionist

30th May 2026

As someone who is very nervous with the dentist I felt in good hands. The staff are amazing. So kind and helpful

29th May 2026

Derek knew I was terrified. He was really kind and gentle and patient, explaining everything as he went along. I couldn't have asked for more, to be honest.

24th May 2026

The whole process if defined by a confident professionalism with clear explanations and patients needs taken fully into account.

21st May 2026

Very professional and competent staff. I have complete trust in both my Dentist and my hygienist.

KL

Kayleigh Leanne

I visited Guildford Dental Centre because I was experiencing tooth pain, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Dr Jan was incredibly welcoming, professional, and reassuring throughout both the check-up and the treatment I needed. The reception team were also warm, friendly, and very helpful from the moment I arrived. I’ve already recommended Guildford Dental Centre to friends and family locally, and I’ll definitely continue using them for future check-ups. Thank you again for such excellent care

12th May 2026

The dental practice is very welcoming and efficient. My dentist is Dr Kavitha Sivasubramaniam - she is brilliant and always goes the extra mile to make the experience a good one.

10th May 2026

Have been a highly satisfied patient at the Clinic for many years and continue to be so.

PH

Pamela Hills

Jan was very sympathetic with my concerns. Very thorough checkup and X-rays. I am sure she will continue her care when I come back for the treatment. Highly recommend

29th April 2026

Very easy the whole 1.5hours of treatment

25th April 2026

Both the dentist and hygienist were highly invested in my dental welfare to ensure that I maintain my dental integrity. I couldn’t be more satisfied with their commitment, skill and determination to ensure compliance with their high standards.

24th April 2026

Supportive and sympathetic to me as a nervous patient.

24th April 2026

I came as an emergency appointment. I called at 8:30 and was seen at 10. I received excellent advice and left feeling much less anxious about my tooth.

23rd April 2026

The Hygienist whose name I think is Rachel was, as always, really excellent.I have great faith in Derek the Dentist and feel confident in his treatmentThank you, I have never liked coming to the dentist because of previous unpleasant experiences but feel I have found the right Dental practice for me now.

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