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
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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

662 Reviews

5.0

10th May 2026

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

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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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Geoff Cole

They're excellent. Look after my wife and my teeth very well. Have done for years. Nice people.

17th April 2026

Derek Whittle’s customary professional attention to detail was most appreciated as ever.

12th April 2026

Friendly and efficient team.

9th April 2026

pleasant, helpful staff

3rd April 2026

Everyone listened to my concerns and were very kind and friendly and looked after me perfectly. In fact I quite enjoyed my treatment!

3rd April 2026

Everything from the booking in to booking the next appointment

3rd April 2026

The Dental Practice is a very caring practice.

2nd April 2026

Dr Whittle patiently answered all my questions

1st April 2026

A well run, professional practice

27th March 2026

Very professional, knowledgeable and friendly dentist

26th March 2026

i had a check up booked but managed to break a tooth prior to attended which was dealt with as well.

24th March 2026

I have not had a tooth extracted since childhood, so was frankly terrified at the prospect, even allowing for having arranged sedation. The sedation specialist was brilliant, calming and supportive, and the dentist was also very calm. The sedation worked very well, and after the treatment I was given very clear info about how to deal with any bleeding, pain, brushing near the affected area etc. As a result, I felt all had gone very well and felt confident about not having a review meeting for over a week (because the dentist was on planned leave). Having changed dentist following Jonathan's reduced days, I am now have complete confidence in Aradhana and Kavi, and it is such a relief to me. The support nurses also are very good. Many, many thanks to my new dentists!

24th March 2026

Caring and explaining the plan put me at ease. Very professional.

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