Anaesthesia and tests

Dental treatment under general anaesthesia in a child’s and adult’s sleep

Dental treatment under anaesthesia is a manipulation that is performed while the patient is in a state of sleep with temporary disabling of consciousness, pain sensitivity and reflexes. Do not confuse anaesthesia and medication sleep: medication sedation – intravenous or inhalation administration of sedative drugs, which does not disable consciousness and only dulls reflexes, plunging the patient into a state of light surface sleep. Under anaesthesia, you do not feel pain, do not see the doctor’s manipulations and wake up after the treatment is completed.

Treatment under general anaesthesia: what it is, reasons, preparation

Dentistry is a field of medicine that is constantly evolving. A decade ago, it was hard to imagine that dental treatment could take place quickly, without fear or pain. Unfortunately, many people still suffer from dentophobia – the fear of dentists. For them, as well as for other patients, modern clinics offer treatment under general anaesthesia rather than local anaesthesia. This procedure is absolutely safe and allows you to perform any, even the most complex manipulations.

General anaesthesia is a well-known method used during surgical interventions. An anaesthesiologist injects a special drug into the body, thanks to which a person falls into a state of deep sleep and does not feel pain. Meanwhile, the doctor can carry out any manipulations. Modern drugs are not addictive, absolutely safe and allow you to quickly recover from the procedure. The price of the procedure depends on the duration of anaesthesia.

General anaesthesia is given to both children and adults. There are many different reasons for this:

• fear of dentists;
• allergy to local anaesthetic drugs;
• mental and neurological illnesses;
• increased gag reflex;
• panic attacks;
• low pain threshold;
• an extensive frontline for the dentist.

The patient is prepared in advance for dental treatment under general anaesthesia. It is obligatory to take tests and consult with the anaesthesiologist. You should definitely tell the doctor about chronic diseases, allergies and other health problems.

How is dental treatment with general anaesthesia?

Treatment in sleep is unnoticeable. Alternatively, a special breathing mask is placed on the patient’s face, he closes his eyes, falls asleep almost instantly and wakes up only when all the procedures have been completed. Also in some cases, anaesthesia is administered intravenously.

Note that on the day of dental treatment under anaesthesia, you should not eat food 6 hours before the procedure and drink water 4 hours before. You should not drink alcohol the day before.

During treatment, an anaesthesiologist and his assistant are constantly with the patient. Specialists monitor your well-being and condition – breathing, pulse, heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature. The respiratory tract is also protected from foreign particles.

At the Dent-House Family Dentistry Clinic, doctors use the latest equipment – an anaesthetic breathing machine, a computer with a gas analysis module, an oxygen concentrator and a portable pulse oximeter. This allows to ensure maximum safety and efficiency of treatment for the patient.

After coming out of anaesthesia, there may be a slight dizziness, weakness, which disappears after 15-20 minutes. We recommend that patients stay in the clinic for 1-2 hours. After that, you can go home. Drinking water is allowed after an hour, and liquid food after 2 hours. However, please note that driving is prohibited. It is also necessary to refuse alcohol.

General anaesthesia is well tolerated by both adults and children. After the procedure, young patients are sometimes cranky, but this quickly subsides. Side effects in the form of nausea and vomiting are extremely rare.

Usually general anaesthesia allows the doctor to perform procedures for 1-5 hours. It is possible to do quite a lot of work during this time.

Who should not have their teeth treated in their sleep?

Unfortunately, dental treatment in sleep is not suitable for everyone. It is categorically not recommended for people who have:

• individual intolerance to the drugs used for anaesthesia;
• heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease;
• endocrine problems;
• anaemia;
• malignant diseases;
• epilepsy.

Postponing treatment is also necessary for people who have:

• bronchial asthma in the period of exacerbation;
• had a recent heart attack or stroke (you must wait at least six months);
• acute upper respiratory tract diseases (wait 2 weeks after full recovery);
• pneumonia;
• was a recent vaccination.

Also, sleep therapy should not be performed while under the influence of alcohol or drugs and during pregnancy.

Advantages of cooperation with Dent-House Family Dentistry Clinic

“Dent-House” is a clinic of family dentistry in Odessa with many years of experience. Advantages of co-operation with us:

1. A wide range of services. In our dental clinic you can treat tooth decay, teeth whitening and implantation, braces, veneers and orthopaedic constructions of any level of complexity, bruxism treatment.
2. Family-centred approach. At our clinic, we will plan and treat all members of your family at the same time, making the most of your time at Dent-Haus.
3. Personalised approach. Each case is special. That is why we prepare a personalised treatment plan for each patient in Odessa.
4. Professional equipment. We use only innovative technologies to carry out even the most complex treatments.
5. High-quality specialists.All our doctors are professionals with extensive experience. In addition, doctors are constantly upgrading their qualifications, which is confirmed by numerous certificates and diplomas. All doctors necessarily use an interdisciplinary approach and work in a team, which improves the quality of services and reduces treatment time.
6. Sterility. The safety of our clients is paramount. That is why we use the latest equipment for sterilising instruments and regularly disinfect the clinic.
7. Pricing Policy. With a wide selection of materials, we offer patients treatment plans in several pricing options.
8. Interior. The clinic of family dentistry “Dent-House” in Odessa is a separate building with a cosy and modern interior. Each dental cabinet is decorated thematically. There is also a foyer, a patio with natural greenery, and a recreation area at your disposal.

Our dentistry will appeal to people who value quality, comfort, safety and their time.

How much does it cost for dental treatment under anaesthesia in sleep in Odessa?

The exact cost of dental treatment under general anaesthesia will be individualised in each case. The price of sleep treatment at the Dent-House Clinic depends on the duration of the procedure and the drugs used.

You can find out the cost of treatment from the receptionist. Call the phone numbers listed in the “contacts” section and make an appointment for a consultation or appointment at a convenient time. Also on our website you can find out prices, read reviews and familiarise yourself with the protocols of various procedures.