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Looking for a caring and professional dental practice? We’re excited to welcome new patients to our clinic! Whether you’re due for a check-up, need treatment, or are looking to enhance your smile, our friendly team is here to help.
Contact us today to book your first appointment—we look forward to meeting you!

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 Oakmead Dental Care have helped thousands of 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. 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 Oakmead Dental Care:

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.

With refined care and expertise we’ve been helping patients throughout East Grinstead, Crawley and Royal Tunbridge Wells 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 01342 325363 for a chat and to find out how we could help you.

Dentist

Paul Cassidy

Paul qualified from Queen’s University Belfast, and completed Postgraduate training in Oral Surgery and Sedation at The University of Bristol. He has worked in practices specializing in Implantology and Oral Surgery for 15 years, and has received training from leaders in Dental Implantology and bone-grafting. Implant treatments available range from the replacement of a single missing tooth right...

Paul Cassidy
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The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Oakmead Dental Care. 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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1064 Reviews

5.0

28th April 2025

I have been seeing Mr Paul Cassidy for many years. He knows what I need!

27th April 2025

The dentist, Paul is excellent. I’ve been to a few dentists in the past and Paul is my favourite.

26th April 2025

Everyone is so kind and friendly, reassuring and patient. Thank you all!

26th April 2025

Disabled and team very helpful and ensured safety throughout visit

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Jax O'Sullivan

I always feel in safe hands, whether it’s for a general check-up, hygienist appointment or something else. You never feel rushed and from the moment you check in at the reception desk to seeing the dentist, the whole experience is calm and very pleasant. In my opinion, Oakmead Dental Care is the best.

26th April 2025

The staff in general, especially Mr Paul Cassidy (a most accomplished and caring a dentist) whom I look forward to greeting as a friend every six months. He does nothing unnecessary, and explains every procedure.

25th April 2025

Friendly, professional staff

24th April 2025

Friendly staff and the hygienist explained everything she was doing and constantly checked that I was ok.

24th April 2025

A very pleasant dental surgery with competent staff

24th April 2025

Seen on time, good outcome to visit and follow up treatment agreed.

23rd April 2025

Extremely nervous. Dental nurse was very supportive. Dr Hopkins explained the procedure.

20th April 2025

I needed help as a little brush which I use to clean between my teeth had broken during use and I could not retrieve it.Mr Hopkins kindly saw me and sorted me out!

19th April 2025

Mr cassidy he careing and looks after me I am disabled and he make sure i am okhe looks after all my family

18th April 2025

Paul is exceptionally patient with me. I am a very nervous patient and he, and his team, takes their time and ensures that I feel safe at all my appointments.

18th April 2025

Expertise and professional approach Staff so friendly and never seem overwhelmed

17th April 2025

I was treated courtesly and with respect and was fully informed during my examination of what was going to happen next. I felt assured and was very happy with my treatment.

17th April 2025

I had a broken filling which was sorted quickly and efficiently.

17th April 2025

Everyone very professional and friendly.. only criticism limited parking could’ve been a problem

17th April 2025

Very welcoming and caring

16th April 2025

Everything was done in a most gentle and reassuring manner

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