Dental anxiety keeps many people at home for years. You put off appointments and complaints get worse. At iSmile Dental Practice we understand that. That is why we offer various forms of sedation and general anaesthetic in Amsterdam. Together we discuss which approach suits your situation, so you get the dental care you need in a way that feels manageable for you.
An anaesthetic dentist carries out dental treatments while you sleep or are deeply relaxed. As a dentist working under general anaesthetic, our specialist works closely with an anaesthetist, so you go through the procedure without fear or tension. This makes the approach suitable for people with severe dental anxiety, but also for those who need a major procedure such as an extraction or a lengthy treatment.
General anaesthetic is not always required. Depending on your situation, we opt for laughing gas sedation, light anaesthesia or sedatives. We calmly explain all the options and guide you from the first conversation through to recovery.
Not everyone chooses general anaesthetic for the same reason. The situations we encounter most often at iSmile Dental Practice:
During an intake consultation we calmly take the time for your story. We discuss your complaints, your history and your wishes, and then look together at which approach is safe and suitable for you.
For a simple treatment where we extract a tooth, general anaesthetic is usually not needed. Extracting teeth under general anaesthetic is mainly suitable for larger treatments, several extractions at once, or when anxiety and previous bad experiences call for extra support. Schedule an intake consultation to discuss which approach best suits your situation.
For every treatment under general anaesthetic, our dentists work closely with a registered anaesthetist. The dentist carries out the procedure; the anaesthetist continuously monitors your breathing, heart rate and blood pressure. Beforehand, we discuss your health, medication and any points of attention, so the treatment starts well prepared.
One of the most frequently asked questions is whether general anaesthetic at the dentist is safe. Provided it is carefully prepared and professionally supervised: yes. At iSmile Dental Practice, safety is not an afterthought, but the foundation of every treatment.
At iSmile Dental Practice we use three forms of sedation and general anaesthetic, tailored to what your situation requires. We always explain the options and decide together which approach suits you best.
Through a nasal mask you breathe in a mixture of oxygen and laughing gas. You remain conscious and responsive, but the tension decreases greatly. Laughing gas sedation works quickly and carries no after-effects following the treatment.
With light anaesthesia we place you in a temporary state of sleep. You notice nothing of the treatment and wake up calmly when we are finished. We choose this option for procedures where complete relaxation is essential.
Sometimes a sedative is enough to make the treatment pleasant. You stay awake, but experience the procedure with less tension and more confidence.
The rates for general anaesthetic and laughing gas sedation are set each year by the Dutch Healthcare Authority (NZa). Below you will find the applicable NZa codes and rates for 2026. A full overview of all treatment rates is available on our rates page.
| Code | Procedure | Category | Rate 2026 |
| A20 | Treatment under general anaesthesia or sedation | Anaesthesia / sedation | Based on cost price** |
| A30 | Preparation for treatment under general anaesthesia | Anaesthesia | €60.01 |
| B10 | Introduction of laughing gas sedation | Laughing gas | €37.51 |
| B11 | Administration of laughing gas sedation (per session) | Laughing gas | €37.51 |
| B12 | Overhead costs of laughing gas sedation | Laughing gas | €45.34 |
We aim to put you at ease as much as possible. The treatments take place in our serene clinic, which contributes to a pleasant setting for anyone who finds the dentist daunting.
iSmile Dental Practice has two locations in Amsterdam: one in Amsterdam-West and one in Amsterdam-Zuid. Both practices are easy to reach by public transport and have ample parking nearby.
Our practice in Amsterdam-West is centrally located and therefore easy to reach.
By car
You can easily park your car at Bos en Lommerplantsoen or in the Mobypark – Zahia’s Parking car park.
By bike
There is space in front of the practice entrance to park your bike.
By public transport
The Erasmusgracht and Bos en Lommerplein stops are nearby and quick to reach on foot.
Our location in Amsterdam-Zuid, on Lutmastraat, is easy to reach by any means of transport.
By car
There is ample parking on the street itself, close to the practice.
By bike
You can easily leave your bike in the racks across the road.
By public transport
De Pijp and Cornelis Troostplein are the nearest stops, both a few minutes’
Ready to take the step? We are here for you at both locations in Amsterdam. Make an appointment for an intake consultation and we will discuss together which approach suits you.
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