Nervous patients
Nervous? That’s really OK.
From a calming tablet to being fully asleep in our hospital theatre, we have a way to make dental care easy for you.
- IV sedation
- General anaesthesia
- Happy gas
Your options
From a little help to fully asleep
Your dentist will talk you through what suits you at your free consultation.
Oral sedation
A calming tablet before your visit.
MildHappy gas
Nitrous oxide you breathe through a small nosepiece. Popular with children and teens.
LightConscious IV sedation
Relaxed, dreamy and drowsy. You stay awake but time flies.
ModerateDeep IV sedation
A deeper level of sedation for longer or more complex care.
DeepGeneral anaesthesia
Fully asleep in our hospital theatre. You feel nothing and remember nothing.
Fully asleep
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Your questions, answered on video
General anaesthesia
Sleep through your treatment
“You will feel nothing. You will remember nothing. You will simply close your eyes, and when you open them, it will be over.”
Fully asleep throughout your procedure at Dame Street Dental Hospital, with a Consultant Anaesthetist by your side the whole time.
Who is it for?
Severely anxious or phobic
If fear has kept you from the dentist for years, you can have full care without a single moment of fear.
Children & special needs
For young children or patients with autism or complex needs who can’t be treated awake.
Complex surgery
Full arch implants, multiple extractions or major rebuilds, done in one session.
You simply prefer it
Some people just feel better asleep. That’s a perfectly valid choice.
Dame Street Dental Hospital
A real hospital, not a dental chair
- Consultant medical anaesthetists. Hospital doctors. One anaesthetist, one patient, start to finish.
- Dedicated anaesthesia nurses whose only focus is your safety.
- Hospital-grade operating theatre, purpose-built and fully equipped.
- Advanced digital technology: 3D imaging, guided implant surgery and in-house 3D printing.
- The full range of treatment, from full arch implants to children’s dentistry. Not just extractions.
Step by step
What to expect
- 1
Pre-op assessment
Your Consultant Anaesthetist reviews your medical history and confirms general anaesthesia is right for you.
- 2
Day of surgery
Arrive fasting. Our nurses welcome you, and you’re asleep within seconds.
- 3
Recovery
Wake in our recovery suite. Most people feel groggy for 1–2 hours. Food and drinks once you’re cleared.
- 4
Follow-up
We call you the next day. You and your companion go home with written instructions.
Transparent pricing
20%General anaesthesia fee
Short session, up to 1 hour€1,500
Anything over 1 hour€2,500
A fixed, all-inclusive fee for your time asleep. Dental treatment is priced separately, with a full written breakdown before you commit.
Claim 20% back
The anaesthesia fee qualifies for tax relief. On €2,500, that’s €500 back from Revenue.
How to claimConscious IV sedation
Awake, but calm and drowsy
A combination of medicines helps you relax and blocks pain. You stay conscious but docile, and many people say it feels like waking from a refreshing nap.
- Moderate to severe dental anxiety, or nerves about one procedure
- Local anaesthetic doesn’t work well for you, or you have a low pain tolerance
- A strong or sensitive gag reflex
- Bad past experiences at the dentist
- Long or multi-step treatment you’d rather pass in comfort
Questions
Good to know
Is general anaesthesia safe?
Yes, when given by a qualified Consultant Medical Anaesthetist in a properly equipped facility. At Dame Street Dental Hospital you are monitored throughout by your consultant anaesthetist and a dedicated anaesthesia nurse.
Will I be asleep with IV sedation?
No. With conscious sedation you stay awake but drowsy, relaxed and dream-like. Time passes quickly and you may not remember much. With general anaesthesia you are fully asleep.
Will I feel pain?
Sedation calms you first, then your dentist numbs the area with local anaesthetic, so you don’t feel pain during treatment.
Do I need someone with me?
Yes. A responsible adult (over 18) must take you home by car or taxi and stay with you for 24 hours. Without one, treatment can’t go ahead that day.
Do I need to fast before general anaesthesia?
Yes. Nothing to eat or drink for 6 hours before. Plain still water is allowed up to 2 hours before.
Can I drive afterwards?
No. Don’t drive for at least 24 hours after sedation or general anaesthesia.
What if I have a complex medical history?
We regularly treat patients with controlled diabetes, high blood pressure, heart conditions and more, and liaise with your GP or specialist where needed. Always tell us about any changes to your health or medication.
Let’s talk it through, calmly
Your free consultation is the first step. No pressure, no judgement.