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Dental Treatment Under Sedation On Obolon
What it is
Dental treatment under sedation, often called sleep dentistry, means that medication takes away fear and tension so that you relax or doze, while the tooth itself is numbed with a local anaesthetic. Unlike general anaesthesia, under sedation you breathe on your own and respond when the dentist speaks to you.
Sedation suits people who are very afraid of the dentist and those who need several teeth treated in one go. At VILIDA in Obolon, sedation is given and monitored by an anaesthetist. Which type of sedation suits you and what it will cost is decided by the dentist and the anaesthetist at the consultation.
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No pain
the tooth is numbed with a local anaesthetic
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2 types
inhalation sedation or IV sedation
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Monitored
the anaesthetist watches your breathing and pulse
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Several teeth
can be treated in one visit
Who sedation is for
Not every visit needs sedation: mild anxiety is often eased by a local anaesthetic and a calm conversation with the dentist. Sedation helps when treatment is otherwise impossible or very exhausting.
It suits you if
- You are very afraid of the dentist and have been putting off treatment for years
- A strong gag reflex makes it hard for the dentist to work
- Several teeth need treatment and you would rather have it done in one visit
- You face a long procedure, such as wisdom tooth removal or dental implants
- It is hard for you to sit still with your mouth open for a long time
It is postponed or another option is chosen if
- You have a cold or a high temperature: sedation waits until you recover
- You are pregnant: planned treatment under sedation is usually postponed, and the doctor decides
- You have serious heart or lung disease or sleep apnoea: a consultation comes first, and the anaesthetist may choose another approach
- Your fear is mild: a local anaesthetic is often enough
- Nobody can accompany you after IV sedation: the appointment is moved
Sedation, general anaesthesia and local anaesthesia compared
Sedation comes in different depths. Dentistry uses two types: inhalation sedation, where you breathe a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen through a nasal mask and stay in contact with the dentist, and IV sedation, where the medicine goes into a vein and you doze. General anaesthesia is a different state: you are completely unconscious.
| Method | How you feel during treatment | Breathing | Afterwards |
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| Local anaesthesia | Fully awake, the tooth does not hurt | Normal | You can go about your day straight away |
| Inhalation sedation | Relaxed, you hear the dentist and answer | On your own, through a nasal mask | Wears off quickly; adults usually need no escort |
| IV sedation | Drowsy, you wake when spoken to; you remember little of the treatment | On your own, watched by the anaesthetist | Rest at the clinic, then home only with an escort |
| General anaesthesia | Completely unconscious, no response even to pain | Often needs support | The longest recovery |
How treatment under sedation works
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Consultation and plan
The dentist examines your teeth, takes an X-ray if needed and draws up a plan: which teeth to treat and how long it will take.
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Anaesthetist’s assessment
The anaesthetist asks about your health, medicines and allergies, orders tests if needed and chooses the type of sedation. This is also when you learn how to prepare.
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Preparation
You follow the anaesthetist’s advice on eating and drinking and arrange an escort if you need one.
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Sedation
The anaesthetist gives the sedation and watches your pulse, breathing and blood oxygen level throughout.
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Treatment
The tooth is numbed, and the dentist carries out the planned work: treats decay or root canals, places fillings, extracts teeth.
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Waking up
You rest until the anaesthetist is sure you feel well, and then you get advice for the rest of the day.
How to prepare and what to do afterwards
The anaesthetist will give you the exact rules at the consultation. In general:
- Eating and drinking. Whether you need to fast before sedation is decided for each patient. Often you can have a light meal on the day of the visit, without alcohol and without a large portion. If fasting is needed, the 2-4-6 rule applies: clear drinks up to 2 hours before, breast milk up to 4 hours, food up to 6 hours.
- Medicines. Do not stop your usual medicines yourself; discuss them with the anaesthetist.
- Escort. After IV sedation, an adult must take you home and stay with you for the rest of the day; a taxi or a private car is better than public transport. Do not drive or make important decisions that day. Adults usually need no escort after inhalation sedation, but children always do.
- After treatment. You can eat once the local anaesthetic wears off; the dentist will tell you separately what to do after your particular treatment.
Can a child have dental treatment under sedation?
For children, the main type of sedation is inhalation sedation: the child breathes through a mask and stays in contact with the dentist. IV sedation is used for children less often, for special reasons. Whether sedation suits your child, and from what age, is decided by the anaesthetist after an assessment.
Often sedation is not needed at all: it is worth starting with an adaptation visit, where the child meets the dentist and gets used to the chair without any treatment. Read how we work with children on the Paediatric Dentistry and Baby Teeth Treatment pages.
How much treatment under sedation costs
The cost has two parts: the sedation and the treatment itself. The anaesthetist gives the price of sedation after the consultation, as it depends on the type of sedation and how long the treatment takes. The treatment is charged according to the clinic price list: for example, a composite filling costs from 2 250 UAH and root canal treatment from 7 100 UAH per tooth. For symptoms and what to do about them, see the Dental Treatment page.
Who treats you
Questions and answers
How much does dental treatment under sedation cost?
The price is made up of the sedation and the treatment itself. The anaesthetist estimates the sedation at the consultation, depending on its type and on how long the treatment will take. The treatment is charged according to the price list, just as without sedation.
Is sedation the same as general anaesthesia?
No. Under general anaesthesia you are completely unconscious and often need help with breathing. Under sedation you are relaxed or drowsy, breathe on your own and respond when the dentist speaks to you, while a local anaesthetic numbs the tooth.
Is sedation safe?
Sedation is given by an anaesthetist after an assessment: they choose the type and dose for you and watch your pulse, breathing and blood oxygen level throughout. If there are reasons not to use it, they will tell you in advance and suggest another approach.
Will I feel or remember anything?
You will not feel pain, because the tooth is numbed with a local anaesthetic. After IV sedation you remember little of the treatment. Under inhalation sedation you remember what happened, but without fear or tension.
How long does treatment under sedation take?
As long as the planned treatment requires. The dentist and the anaesthetist discuss the timing with you at the consultation, when they draw up the plan.
Can I eat before sedation?
It depends on the type of sedation and your health; the anaesthetist will give you the rules. Often a light meal without alcohol is fine. If fasting is needed, clear drinks are allowed up to 2 hours and food up to 6 hours before the visit.
Who should not have sedation?
Sedation is postponed if you have a cold or a temperature. In pregnancy, serious heart or lung disease and sleep apnoea, the anaesthetist decides after an assessment, sometimes together with your doctor.
Can a child have dental treatment under sedation?
Sometimes, yes. Inhalation sedation is the main type for children, and whether it suits your child, and from what age, is decided by the anaesthetist after an assessment. Often an adaptation visit, where the child gets used to the dentist and the chair, is enough.
Book a consultation
The dentist will examine your teeth and draw up a plan, and the anaesthetist will explain which type of sedation suits you and give the price. We see patients in Obolon daily, 10:00–19:00.
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