Do you dread a specific dental treatment, or do regular appointments feel too stressful? At iSmile Dental Practice, we perform dental treatments under sedation for patients with extreme anxiety or who require extensive treatment. We take our time, explain everything calmly and ensure you feel safe and heard.
A sedation dentist carries out dental procedures while you are completely asleep. You won’t feel or remember anything during the procedure, and you won’t experience any pain, fear or tension. This form of treatment is therefore particularly suitable for people who are afraid of the dentist. Afterwards, you will wake up calmly under the supervision of a specialist team.
We always prepare carefully for anaesthesia-based treatment and carry it out alongside an experienced anaesthetist, so you can undergo treatment safely and with confidence.
We would consider anaesthesia if:
During an initial consultation, we will discuss your situation in detail. Together, we will determine whether anaesthesia is the right and safe solution for you.
At iSmile Dental Practice, our dentists and anaesthetists work together during treatments involving anaesthesia. While the dentist performs the treatment, the anaesthetist is responsible for the anaesthesia and your safety. We will discuss your health with you beforehand and prepare you carefully. During treatment, the anaesthetist continuously monitors your breathing, heart rate and blood pressure to ensure everything proceeds safely.
At iSmile Dental Practice, we understand that a visit to the dentist can cause anxiety. That is why we use different types of anaesthesia and sedation to make your treatment as pleasant as possible. Our anxiety dentist will work with you to choose the approach that best suits your situation and needs.
During nitrous oxide sedation, you breathe in a mixture of oxygen and nitrous oxide via a nasal mask. This helps you to relax and reduces anxiety. You will remain awake and responsive, but will experience the treatment in a much calmer state.
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With light anaesthesia, you will be put into a temporary sleep, so you will be unaware of the treatment. You won’t experience any fear or tension, and you’ll wake up calmly as soon as we’re finished. This ensures you feel relaxed and secure.
We can also provide you with sedative medication to help you relax during your treatment. You will remain awake and conscious while your tension subsides. This will allow you to undergo the treatment with greater peace of mind and confidence.
We strive to make you feel as comfortable as possible. Our serene clinic provides a pleasant environment for those who find visiting the dentist stressful.
Costs vary depending on the situation, the treatment and the anaesthetist’s involvement. The Dutch Healthcare Authority (NZa) determines dental rates. You will always receive a clear cost estimate in advance. For more information, please refer to our rates page.
With a sedation dentist, you will be completely asleep during the dental treatment. You won’t notice anything about the treatment and won’t experience any pain or anxiety. With a regular dentist, you are awake and consciously experience the treatment. The quality of care and treatment is the same; only the experience differs.
This is particularly suitable if you have severe dental anxiety, if previous treatments were not possible, or if multiple treatments need to be performed at once. During an initial consultation, we will discuss whether anaesthesia is an appropriate choice for you.
Yes, anaesthesia treatment at iSmile Dental Practice is completely safe. Our dental experts always administer anaesthesia under the supervision of an experienced anaesthetist. We will carefully review your health beforehand and continuously monitor your vital signs during treatment. Safety is our top priority.
No, you will be completely asleep. You won’t feel any pain, tension or discomfort, and you won’t notice anything about the treatment itself.
You will receive clear instructions in advance regarding eating and drinking, for example. During the consultation, we will talk you through what you can and cannot do before the treatment to ensure everything runs safely and smoothly.
After the procedure, you may feel slightly sleepy or tired. This is normal and usually disappears within a few hours to a day. We recommend that you bring someone with you to accompany you home safely after the treatment.
Yes, as well as anaesthesia, there are other options available for people with dental anxiety. Our dentist specialising in anxiety will be happy to discuss with you which approach best suits your situation and feelings.
This depends on your supplementary insurance. Reimbursement varies depending on the insurer and the policy. This is why we provide a clear cost estimate in advance, so you know exactly what to expect.
Our practice is centrally located in Amsterdam West and therefore easily accessible.
If you’re arriving by car, you can easily park in the Bos en Lommerplantsoen car park or the Mobypark – Zahia’s Parking car park.
If you’re arriving by bicycle, there is space to park it in front of the practice entrance.
Public transport: The Erasmusgracht and Bos en Lommerplein stops are nearby and can be reached quickly on foot.
Our Lutmastraat location in Amsterdam-Zuid is easily accessible by any means of transport.
If you’re driving, there is ample parking space on the street itself, close to the practice.
Bicycle: You can easily park your bike in the racks across the street.
Public transport: De Pijp and Cornelis Troostplein are the nearest stops, both within a few minutes’ walk.
It is important to visit the dentist to prevent or treat dental problems. Do you have a severe fear of dental treatment? Our sedation dentist will take the time to discuss everything with you during an initial consultation. Contact us today to arrange an appointment with the anxiety dentist at iSmile Dental Practice. You can call us on 020 – 218 42 57Â or email us at info@ismile-tandartspraktijk.nl.
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