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 Envisage Dental Emsworth 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 Envisage Dental Emsworth:

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 Emsworth, Hayling Island and Havant 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 01243 375588 for a chat and to find out how we could help you.

Dentist

Celehte Fortuin

Our ‘Diving Dentist’ Celehte qualified in 1998 and with worldwide experience working alongside multidisciplinary teams, is now calling Emsworth home. She has quickly become a well-loved member of our team, known for her non-judgmental, gentle attitude and genuine love and care for her patients. She has converted many of our nervous patients and is actively sought out by similar patients in the...

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25th July 2026

Tara is always very supportive kind and professional . I’m a nervous patient but she always puts me at ease thank you

25th July 2026

I have been a patient with this practice for many years and throughout all of this time every aspect of the services provided have been excellent - the reception team, the dental Clinician and the dental Hygenist.

24th July 2026

Both dentist and hygienist were on time, treatment was explained and carried out painlessly.

24th July 2026

Everything was exceptional, from reception to the Clinician and the nurse was just great.I have been a patient for many years and would continue to come for my check up's but I am moving from the area so it will be impossible for me to attend.It will be a hard job to find a comparable practice.

23rd July 2026

All staff, particularly the dentist, displayed the appearance of great competence, ability and sensitivity at all stages of my experience. I was made to feel welcome by a very friendly team.

22nd July 2026

Everyone is highly professional while maintaining a relaxed and friendly demeanor. That helps to put me at ease when feeling stressed about having a procedure, which is most of the time. I don't think I'll ever say that I enjoy going to the dentist, but it's less traumatic when you trust the team you're working with.

20th July 2026

The whole team put you at ease and explain what they are doing and why.

18th July 2026

Everything about by visit was top class. Excellent services and great clinical staff who are caring, professional and knowledgeable

17th July 2026

Always pleased with the service

17th July 2026

I can't fault my experience with Stephen. He has been amazing throughout my treatment to straighten my front teeth. He is never in a rush and always takes the time to talk me through every step of the process, making sure I feel comfortable. I would highly recommend Stephen to anyone considering treatment he’s a great dentist.

16th July 2026

Competent, experienced staff. Efficient process.

14th July 2026

Staff always friendly and helpful. Put at ease before the dental procedure and Everything explained Treatment given was of an extremely high standard.

14th July 2026

Practice is efficient, professional, caring and courteous.

12th July 2026

The reception staff are very friendly and efficient, and the dental care is exceptional.

8th July 2026

Very personable staff from recepcionist to dentist

8th July 2026

The dentist Stephen is always so kind, friendly and reassuring. He is also very good at explaining everything in an accessible and meaningful way. He really takes the time to talk things through and outline all the options available and their pros and cons to help me make an informed choice. He remembers all the previous treatments I have had and checks in with how they went. He comes across as knowledgeable and skilled which makes me feel safe and reduces any anxiety.

8th July 2026

I’ve been a patient with Envisage for a number of years now so everything is very familiar and easy with the team. Tara the hygienist and Celehte my dentist are always very positive and encouraging. Almost a pleasure to attend the dentist!

5th July 2026

Staff are incredibly warm and friendly. I attended with my son for his appointments too and they were fantastic with him. The hygienist in particular was brilliant at making him feel safe and understand what she was doing (it was his first time). Thank you.

2nd July 2026

Explained the the treatment I need and gave me list of priority to which I agreed.

2nd July 2026

The friendliness of all the staff at Envisage but above all the trust that I had in Celeste's careful work which made my treatment painfree and very effective. I also like the approach to preventive treatment rather than waiting to see a possible worse treatment in future.

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