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Dental Sedation Monmouth, South Wales

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 The Mayhill Dental and Specialist Centre, our experienced team has successfully helped thousands of patients in South Wales overcome lifelong fears and dental phobias, enabling them to receive the essential 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. You may be 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 following types of sedation at The Mayhill Dental and Specialist Centre. Your dentist will be able to help you advise which type of sedation is right for you:

IV sedation

IV sedation is a very effective and safe way of treating those with moderate to severe anxiety and even phobia. This technique is started by the anaesthetist and involves the use of a small cannula (needle) placed in the back of the hand or the arm through which a sedative is administered prior to treatment.

As a patient you are conscious for the entire procedure, but don’t let this put you off. You will experience an extremely relaxed state, to the point of drowsiness. Many patients are more than happy to take a nap during treatment. IV sedation is not intended to put you to sleep or make you unconscious like a general anaesthetic, you just feel so relaxed and oblivious to your surroundings that you are happy to doze off. Because of this time passes in what appears to be minutes, even when undertaking many hours of treatment.

Oral sedation

Oral sedation is most suited to those with mild to moderate anxiety.

This technique involves swallowing a drug, normally 30 to 60 minutes before the start of dental treatment to induce a relaxed state.

With refined care and expertise we’ve been helping patients throughout Monmouthshire and wales manage their fear of the dentist for many years - we can do it for you too. Take the first step today…why not give us a call on 01600 712020 for a chat and to find out how we could help you.

Specialist in Oral Surgery & Implant Surgeon

Dr Ryan Lello

After graduating from Cardiff University, Ryan held several Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Senior House Officer and Specialty Dentist posts in Wales, the Midlands and London. Building on his interests in implantology and hard tissue grafting, Ryan was able to undertake a position at the dental hospital in Berne, Switzerland, where he completed his specialist training in oral surgery over a three-year...

Dr Ryan Lello
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The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to The Mayhill Dental and Specialist 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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982 Reviews

5.0

3rd March 2026

Highly professional yet friendly approach to my problem. Problem diagnosed quickly and treatment options well explained.

WE

Wood elf

Sarah is brilliant. Happy to spend the time explaining outcomes of examinations and preparing and understanding detailed treatment plans.

27th February 2026

Complete confidence in the team, friendly and kind.

KK

Kate Knight

Excellent dentist, exceptional care and you are seen on time, reception team are always accommodating and kind. Practitioners remember you and treat you so well.

26th February 2026

Warm, friendly reception, sensitive and professional treatment, felt well looked after.

25th February 2026

Clinician and all other staff focused on giving the best service possible. I was very nervous attending for this appointment but was fully informed on what would happen.

23rd February 2026

Hygienist and Dentist both did their jobs professionally and efficiently in a caring and pleasant way.

21st February 2026

nice receptionists, lovely clinic nurse, excellent dentist. took time and effort to deal with me and made great tea

21st February 2026

Overall the experience is excellent. Reception staff particularly good

20th February 2026

I am a nervous patient and have always been scared but everyone was caring and gave me the confidence to carry on.

19th February 2026

All staff are courageous, pleasant and helpful. Without exception, in the 11 years I have been a patient, the dental skills and care have been of the highest standard.

18th February 2026

The specialist was very calm and made me feel at ease

17th February 2026

I cannot praise the dentist and nurse enough.The dentist was meticulous in my treatment:extreme care, attentive to my needs, explaining proceedings clearly, polite in his requests to the assistant.

14th February 2026

All staff are great, listen to my needs and provide a great service. I always feel respected and comfortable at the dentist now

13th February 2026

Hygienist Catherine showed me the build up of plaque after using mouth dye. She advised on electric brushing technique and also use of floss brushes. She pointed out the dangers to health of tooth plaque. Was very impressed by her detail. Thorough cleaning.

13th February 2026

Clear and honest detail about teeth alignment Relaxed and comfortable surroundings Very pleased

12th February 2026

Totally satisfied with my experience.

11th February 2026

Attention to detail and ability to explain things

11th February 2026

Reception staff welcome politely with a smile. The dentist always listens and explains answers to any question you have, explains what is going to happen. His attention to detail is excellent. Always polite and kind.

11th February 2026

Friendly reception staff & professional friendly clinical staff

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