Clifton Dental Studio 92 Queens Road, Bristol

Call Today On 0117 973 1910
Email info@cliftonsmiles.co.uk
Clifton Dental Studio, 92 Queens Road, Bristol, Avon,BS8 1RT

Call Clifton Dental Studio Today On 0117 973 1910

Sedation Dentistry For Nervous Dental Patients at Clifton Dental Studio

 

Here at Clifton Dental Studio, we offer sedation dentistry for nervous dental patients to make your treatment more comfortable and *pain free!

The majority of our dental team are qualified to deliver relative analgesia (RA Sedation). RA Sedation, sometimes called inhalation sedation dentistry helps you to relax and makes your dental experience less stressful. 

We also receive regular referrals from other dentists in the area who do not offer any sedation treatments.

Here’s practice owner Neil to explain what we can do for you to help you overcome your fear and anxiety and allow us to transform or maintain your smile. 

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What do our patients think of their Clifton Dental Experience?

I've been coming to Clifton dental studio for over 10 years now and they are amazing from the receptionist to the dental hygienists and the dentist. They really care about your teeth and any treatments you undertake really is pain free. I have had no problems so far with my treatments and can recommend them highly. It's worth giving them a try you'd be surprised how good they are.
Shamina chowdhury
Shamina chowdhury
20:51 16 Apr 25
I just want to share a little bit about my experience with Clifton Dental Studio. It's been 10 years since I had a complete smile makeover with them and I have to say the results were absolutely amazing! I used to be so self conscious of my teeth that I wouldn't smile or be photographed. Now I can't stop smiling.My treatment plan was quite intensive and lasted over a year but Dr Neil and the team took spectacular care of me throughout the entire process. The setup at Clifton Dental Studio is wonderful from the moment you walk in the door. The communication is second to none and the follow up care is amazing. It truly is the home of pain free dentistry !I would highly recommend Clifton Dental Studio to anyone looking for cosmetic dentistry. They have completely transformed my smile and my confidence and I couldn't be happier with the results.
Will
Will
11:13 15 Apr 25
So I cracked a front tooth last night, called Clifton Dental first thing in the morning and they saw me the same day! All fixed and pain free, brilliant service thank you!
Daniel Boyle
Daniel Boyle
19:46 01 Apr 25
I have been attending Clifton Dental Studio for many years and I would have no hesitation in recommending them.The minute you walk through the door you feel the very relaxed, friendly atmosphere and you just know you are in safe hands. From quite complex cosmetic procedures to regular dentistry and hygiene appointments, they are simply the best! For anyone that has a fear of going to the dentist, this is your perfect place, with all procedures totally pain free. My thanks to Julie for always a great welcome. Heather is just so lovely and an amazing hygienist who goes above and beyond. And of course Dr Neil Gerrard, I don’t think you could find a better and more experienced cosmetic dentist. The whole team are just wonderful. Thank you.
Pauline K
Pauline K
14:01 16 Feb 25
James and have been using Clifton Dental Studio for over 20 years and the service is impeccable.Always pain free and super efficient from Niel and the team, highly recommend.
Nicola Lowe
Nicola Lowe
19:10 28 Jan 25
Excellent service- no pain at all.
Marian Lovell
Marian Lovell
14:20 27 Jan 25
The work was highly professional and pain free, Sylvia, Zoe and the team were outstanding, many thanks
Seyton Bradford
Seyton Bradford
13:47 16 Jan 25
I recently had the dental treatment with Silvia at Dental Clifton Studio. Highly recommended Silvia and Studio for absolutely pain free dental treatment. She very much attentive and understands all my concerns. She fixed my teeth which is fall apart during Xmas holls. Offered to me different options, explained everything I needed to know. Gave me the opportunity to choose. She is very cheerful as I like too. I felt safe and comfortable. Also I hadn’t had any issues afterwards. Thank you.
Oksana Kovalenko
Oksana Kovalenko
12:37 13 Jan 25

*Pain Free Options For Nervous Patients

Inhalation Sedation 

Sedation through inhalation is suitable for mild to moderate/severe anxiety in both adults and children.

This technique involves the administration of “Gas” through a small mask fitted over the nose. Within just a few minutes you will start to experience a euphoric feeling while feeling quite comfortable at the thought of treatment.

This is a very safe technique which also possesses the added bonus of offering pain relief and therefore reduces or eliminates the need for local anaesthetic, for example to manage sensitivity during hygiene treatments.

Happy Air Can make Your Treatment More Comfortable

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IV sedation dentistry (conscious sedation)

IV sedation is a very effective and safe way of treating those with moderate to severe anxiety and even phobia. Treatment of anxiety in this way is so effective that it has replaced the use of general anaesthetic in general practice.

In fact it is so effective that virtually anyone can be helped.

What does IV sedation involve?

This technique 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.

Stress Free, Worry Free Sedation Dentistry For Children

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Oral sedation

Oral sedation can be a very effective way of reducing anxiety. It is most suited to those with mild to moderate anxiety (those patients who force themselves to visit the dentist, but feel anxious and uncomfortable the entire time).

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

As a patient you are conscious and still aware of what is going on around you, but feel more relaxed and better able to cope. For many the sensation is like that of being a little tipsy following a good bottle of wine, but without the hangover!

Desensitisation Therapy

Desensitisation techniques work well for those who experience mild to moderate anxiety.

Many of our anxieties develop through a learned association between a particular situation and an object or stimulus. For example, we learn from a young age that an injection is associated with pain.

Desensitisation therapy aims to restore a patient’s confidence and trust by teaching or reinforcing a new positive experience.

For example; if a patient undertakes a number of treatments requiring dental anaesthetic and the patient feels no pain from each injection, the patient will not only start to trust the dentist resulting in less anxiety.

but the link between the painful injection and visit to the dentist is softened or even broken. The patient is desensitised to the previous negative experience.

These techniques may be used independently or in conjunction with hypnotherapy and CBT for those who experience a greater level of anxiety.

If you have finally summoned up the courage to tackle your fear of the dentist, then one or a combination of these treatments will enable you to achieve the healthy smile you have always dreamed of.

Additional information and help is available from a number of sources, including books, such as ‘There Is No Perfect Dentist’, available to purchase online now at Amazon, or directly from Clifton Dental Studio.

Not only do we promise to deliver pain free dentistry we also promise to never judge you!

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Experience Fear Free Sedation Dentistry Now – Guaranteed

A range of options are now available at the Clifton Dental Studio to help even the most fearful individuals undergo treatment.

From our desensitisation treatments to our sedation service, we guarantee complete comfort during your entire visit.

“Using Sedation Dentistry For Dental Implants Treatment”

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Give us a call today, or pop your details into the form for a no obligation consultation with a smile advisor.

Its a stress free appointment, away from the dentists chair, which allows you to find out more about our practice and our *pain free treatment options. 

Are you ready to take the next step?

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If you’d like to know more about the treatments that we offer, why not come along for a Complimentary Consultation today. Give us a call On 0117 973 1910 or click on the button below to book.

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See What Some Of Our Patients Say...

Yesterday, I had another excellent experience of pain-free dentistry at Clifton Dental Studio. Dr Neil Gerrard, assisted by Qualified Dental Nurse, Kate Burt, prepared a badly cracked tooth to be ready for a new ceramic crown. Neil used an anaesthetic that was drip-fed slowly, under computer control, directly into the tooth and nerve. It was 100% effective in numbing the tooth without affecting the jaw or that area of the mouth. Many thanks to Neil and Kate and, as usual, to Julie for her warm welcome at reception.Edited on 23rd April 2025: Another great experience at Clifton Dental Studio; truly the home of pain-free dentistry - as I said to dentist Sylvia and dental nurse Kaitlin when they fitted a new crown yesterday. Brilliant service, accommodating me at less than 24 hours notice after I'd broken a temporary crown.read more
Richard Lacey
Richard Lacey
I've been coming to Clifton dental studio for over 10 years now and they are amazing from the receptionist to the dental hygienists and the dentist. They really care about your teeth and any treatments you undertake really is pain free. I have had no problems so far with my treatments and can recommend them highly. It's worth giving them a try you'd be surprised how good they are.read more
Shamina chowdhury
Shamina chowdhury
I just want to share a little bit about my experience with Clifton Dental Studio. It's been 10 years since I had a complete smile makeover with them and I have to say the results were absolutely amazing! I used to be so self conscious of my teeth that I wouldn't smile or be photographed. Now I can't stop smiling.My treatment plan was quite intensive and lasted over a year but Dr Neil and the team took spectacular care of me throughout the entire process. The setup at Clifton Dental Studio is wonderful from the moment you walk in the door. The communication is second to none and the follow up care is amazing. It truly is the home of pain free dentistry !I would highly recommend Clifton Dental Studio to anyone looking for cosmetic dentistry. They have completely transformed my smile and my confidence and I couldn't be happier with the results.read more
Will
Will
Great experience as always from Neil and the Clifton Dental Studio team. Pain free and relaxing. Always made to feel welcome by the lovely Julie on reception.
Ellen Matthews
Ellen Matthews
So I cracked a front tooth last night, called Clifton Dental first thing in the morning and they saw me the same day! All fixed and pain free, brilliant service thank you!
Daniel Boyle
Daniel Boyle
I've been coming to Clifton Dental Practice for many years now, and I've always been extremely pleased with their expertise, politeness, and care. Thank you CDP!
Dave Wonnacott
Dave Wonnacott
My final check-up with Neil and the team at Clifton Dental Studio was once a gain a VIP pain-free experiemce! I now have a great smile. Highly recommended. Pete H.
Pete Hall
Pete Hall
Returned to Clifton Dental Studio this week for a hygiene appointment with the lovely Heather. Always such a warm and welcoming feeling at this practice from the minute you walk in, until the moment you leave. Thank you for always treating your patients with understanding and care.
Carley Martin
Carley Martin
Emergency appointment was needed and I was seen in less than 24 hours ! My pain was quickly treated within about 20 minutes so really effective and very much appreciated..lovely staff as always. 👍👍👍
Kay Hunt
Kay Hunt
I’ve been going to Clifton Dental Studio for almost twenty years and would never go anywhere else. The team are totally customer focused and offer the best service with up to date technology in bright and clean treatment rooms. The best in Bristol in my experience
Ann Patey
Ann Patey
I have been attending Clifton Dental Studio for many years and I would have no hesitation in recommending them.The minute you walk through the door you feel the very relaxed, friendly atmosphere and you just know you are in safe hands. From quite complex cosmetic procedures to regular dentistry and hygiene appointments, they are simply the best! For anyone that has a fear of going to the dentist, this is your perfect place, with all procedures totally pain free. My thanks to Julie for always a great welcome. Heather is just so lovely and an amazing hygienist who goes above and beyond. And of course Dr Neil Gerrard, I don’t think you could find a better and more experienced cosmetic dentist. The whole team are just wonderful. Thank you.read more
Pauline K
Pauline K
“I just wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation to the entire team at Clifton Dental Studio. Your professionalism, care, and attention to detail truly stand out. From the warm welcome at reception to the expert treatment in the chair, every visit has been a great experience. Thank you all for your dedication and for making dental care so seamless and comfortable— and for making my smile brighter than ever!”one again thank you!read more
Kafi Khalif
Kafi Khalif
Heather the hygienist always does a thorough job and is very knowledgeable about various procedures when asked. She also offers good advice for general maintenance and this time I had a 3D scan of my teeth for future reference which looked good…. Less reliance on moulds too perhaps. Heather is lovely. Well done all!read more
Kate Parsons
Kate Parsons
I cannot recommend this dental practice enough! I’ve always had a fear of dentists, but the entire team here is so friendly, supportive, and reassuring. They take the time to talk through each procedure, which really helps put me at ease. The treatments are mostly pain-free, and their care and professionalism are second to none. The reception team is amazing, so welcoming and efficient, making the whole experience even better. I travel an hour just to come here because I wouldn’t trust any other dental practice. Thank you for making every visit a positive experience!read more
Maxine Marney
Maxine Marney
I can't recommend Clifton Dental Studio enough. Excellent, personal service, high-quality dental treatment, great location, complimentary soft drinks, lovely atmosphere – I don't regret registering and enjoying all the benefits.I am much happier with my teeth since you filled a gap with a composite filling. Sylvia provided a superb level of care.Thank you so much for everything!read more
Robert Cheyne
Robert Cheyne
James and have been using Clifton Dental Studio for over 20 years and the service is impeccable.Always pain free and super efficient from Niel and the team, highly recommend.
Nicola Lowe
Nicola Lowe
Amazing dentist, the work Sylvia has completed on my teeth has been completely fantastic, my opinion always feels valued and I am over the moon with my new smile!
India Foster
India Foster
I really could not speak highly enough of this Dental practice. The care from the whole team from start to finish is amazing. From the lovely Julie at reception to all the brilliant dentists & dental nurses it really is second to none. Special thanks to Sylvia who is without a doubt the best dentist I've ever been to! Thanks allread more
Ailish Gaughan
Ailish Gaughan
I appreciate the team and my journey thus far. The regular appointments and visits have been a wonderful experience for me. A special shoutout to Sylvia and Julie!
Makepeace Ugbojiaku
Makepeace Ugbojiaku
I recently had the dental treatment with Silvia at Dental Clifton Studio. Highly recommended Silvia and Studio for absolutely pain free dental treatment. She very much attentive and understands all my concerns. She fixed my teeth which is fall apart during Xmas holls. Offered to me different options, explained everything I needed to know. Gave me the opportunity to choose. She is very cheerful as I like too. I felt safe and comfortable. Also I hadn’t had any issues afterwards. Thank you.read more
Oksana Kovalenko
Oksana Kovalenko

Call Today On 0117 973 1910 Email info@cliftonsmiles.co.uk

Dr Gerrard is a Bristol based Cosmetic dentist with many years of experience and is one of only a small number of dentists accredited by The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

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Contact Clifton Dental Studio Today!

Call Today On 0117 973 1910
Email info@cliftonsmiles.co.uk
Clifton Dental Studio, 92 Queens Road,Bristol, Avon,BS8 1RT

Monday to Thursday 9am – 5pm, Friday 8.30am – 3pm

Dr. Neil Gerrard BDS (Bristol), RDT, MSc (Dental Implants),  GDC no 76257. Clifton Dental Studio is a Private Dental Practice. Website last updated: July 2018
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