Nervous Patients Sedation


People often avoid the dentist because of fear, but our practice has helped many nervous patients for years. Our dentists are experts at making you feel at ease.

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It’s a well-recognised fact that many people are afraid of dental procedures to the point of having a phobia.

At Longwood House in Ilford, Essex, we understand this very well and have specially trained staff that is knowledgeable in the available modalities by which to alleviate your anxiety.

a photo of a nervous dental patient

One of the options is to have conscious sedation during dental treatment. This technique is suitable for most people, healthy or on medication; following a careful medical screen by our doctor.

A photo of a dentist talking to a nervous patient

One of the options is to have conscious sedation during dental treatment. This technique is suitable for most people, healthy or on medication; following a careful medical screen by our dentist.

Pregnant women, children younger than six years, or people with serious physical diseases would not be suitable for conscious sedation.

After the procedure patients are kept under supervision while recovering in a recovery area and discharge follows soon after.
Drowsiness after the procedure is common and an escort should be available at least for the following few hours. No serious decisions should be taken or dangerous machinery operated in the following 24 hours.

Throughout the procedure

  • Brushing effectively with fluoride toothpaste twice a day.
  • Reducing the amount and frequency of sugar intake.
  • Avoid snacking on unhealthy food.
  • Visiting your dentist regularly from the age of two.

I’ve had a great experience with using Longwood House

All procedures were explained to me before, and they made sure I was comfortable and not in any pain, which made me feel relaxed and not nervous at all! The staff are kind, polite and helpful.
– Niamh Moore –

They really know their craft

I’m a very anxious/nervous person when it comes to going to the dentist and I’ve been looking for a really good dentist for a long time and it wasn’t until a very good friend of mine recommended me this dentistry. I was able to speak to Dr Ahmed and she was so friendly, so kind and made me feel very comfortable. I had to do a root canal treatment and it was done by Dr Periklis Ntelis and he was absolutely amazing. He made me very very calm and every step he took he explained the procedure. Didn’t feel any pain at all. Today I was able to meet Dr Ahmed in person and get my crown and she was so lovely and I couldn’t thank her enough for treatment my tooth. All of the staff members are really friendly (like genuinely nice people) and I would definitely recommend this place to anyone that is very scared of going to the dentist or need advise from experts. They really know their craft and are very knowledgeable! Thanks so so much to the whole Longwood House Dental Care Team!!
– Leonita Michel –

Highly recommended!

I have been working with these guys for years now! With lots of hard work and timely communication, they made sure they delivered the best to me. Highly recommended!”My fear of dental treatment had got me in this state, a friend recommended I see Dr Ahmed. It took me another 5 months until I plucked up enough courage.

I was amazed when I walked through into the surgery, the staff greeted me and Dr. Ahmed spoke to me in the waiting room and only took me into the surgery when I was ready. Her manor was gentle and she explained everything to me. I had my surgery with inhalation sedation and felt relaxed the whole time. My gums had overgrown and I was afraid that as my impressions were taken on the same day I would not be with any teeth for few days…..but later on that same evening I had beautiful teeth; I couldn’t thank Dr. Ahmed enough. Thanks to Dr. Ahmed I can smile again and again and again!

I am now looking forward to work on my top teeth and Dental Implants!”
– Robina A. –