Treatment under sedation
Sedation helps treat the teeth of a child who is very afraid or can't sit calmly in the chair. The method is chosen by age, the amount of treatment and the child's health, and the dentist decides after a consultation. Parents receive preparation instructions in advance.
When the dentist suggests sedation
- The child is very afraid of treatment and refuses to sit in the chair
- Several teeth need treatment in one visit
- A previous treatment was hard on the child
- The child can't sit still for long because of age or developmental needs
- The treatment is complex or long
How the visit goes
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Consultation
The dentist reviews the condition of the teeth and the child's health, and discusses a suitable method and its risks with the parents.
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Preparation
Parents get instructions: when the child can last eat and drink and what to bring.
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Treatment
The necessary treatment is carried out under the dentist's supervision, and the child's condition is monitored throughout.
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Recovery
The child rests at the clinic, then parents get advice for the next few hours.
Types of sedation and prices
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Nitrous oxide sedation
For treatment with fear or anxiety
The child breathes a mix of oxygen and nitrous oxide through a small nose mask. The child stays awake but relaxes and worries less.
- Works quickly and wears off quickly
- No injection needed to give it
- The child stays in contact with the dentist
from 250 zł
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Treatment under general anaesthesia
For a large amount of treatment or when no other method is possible
The child sleeps during treatment, and all the necessary teeth are treated in one visit. The method is used when indicated, after tests and a consultation.
- All the teeth in one visit
- The child doesn't remember the procedure
- The child's condition is monitored at every stage
from 2500 zł
Questions about sedation
About safety, preparation and recovery.
Is sedation safe for a child?
When the indications and preparation rules are followed, sedation is considered safe. The dentist assesses the child’s health beforehand and watches the child throughout.
From what age is sedation possible?
The method and the age are decided by the dentist from the child’s health and the amount of treatment. Details are discussed at the consultation.
Is preparation needed for sedation?
Yes. The dentist explains in advance when the child can last eat and drink and what clothes to bring. Parents get the instructions when booking.
What does a child feel with nitrous oxide?
Usually light relaxation, warmth and sometimes a slight tingling. The child hears the dentist and answers questions.
How long does recovery take?
After nitrous oxide a child usually returns to normal within a few minutes. After general anaesthesia rest is needed, and the dentist explains how to spend the rest of the day.
Can a parent stay in the room during sedation?
During nitrous oxide sedation a parent can stay close. Before general anaesthesia the dentist explains in advance how the visit goes and where parents wait for the child.
What if the child falls ill before sedation?
This should be mentioned in advance: with a cold, a fever or a flare-up of a chronic illness treatment is better postponed. The dentist decides before the visit.
How long does treatment under sedation take?
It depends on the amount of treatment. The dentist gives an approximate time at the consultation.