I can understand your anxiety about the implant procedure and you’re not alone there are many people who are anxious about treatment.

To have treatment carried out under general anaesthetic requires a hospital visit as this is no longer done in general practice for patient safety reasons.  A general anaesthetic is a big undertaking and has it’s own risks which is why it’s only carried out by trained personnel with the appropriate support.

However there are other options available in general dental practice.  Many practices offer different methods of conscious sedation.  Where you are essentially put into a relaxed state but remain fully conscious throughout, but most people don’t remember anything that happened during the appointment.  These methods work for many people with dental anxieties. 

It’s important to be sure that you are happy with the dentist who is going to be carrying out your treatment and are comfortable with him or her, most dentists and their teams will do all they can to make you feel at ease and minimise your anxiety levels. 

I do hope that this helps.

Regards

George Glover

Most clients manage to have dental implant treatment carried out under a local anaesthetic.  However many people are anxious about dental procedures.  In these cases sedation can be offered, while you are not completely put to sleep as this is not possible in general practice anymore for safety reasons, you are unlikely to be aware of the treatment being carried out and in many cases won’t remember it.  There are different sedation methods available.

You should speak to your dentist or the dentist you are considering for the implants and they will be able to guide you through the pros and cons of any sedation methods that the may offer.

Kind Regards.
George Glover.