Conscious sedation to care for little ones
Sedation treatment for children with dental anxiety or phobia.
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What is conscious sedation for children?
Whether out of fear or mistrust, children are not always able to be patient and cooperative during dental treatment. Conscious sedation – an anaesthetic and totally safe treatment – is the best option for a successful experience at the dentist.
This technique involves the inhalation of nitrous oxide in combination with oxygen and is administered to the patient via a nasal mask. This anaesthesia produces a calming and relaxing effect but at the same time keeps the child awake and able to communicate with us.
At the end of the dental treatment, the patient remains breathing pure oxygen for 5 minutes for the effect to wear off completely.
What is nitrous oxide?
Nitrous oxide, better known as laughing gas, is a fast-acting inhaled sedative used to reduce nervousness and anxiety.
The treatment is administered to the child through a mask, breathing normally through the mouth and nose. For ease of administration, the child is given the option of choosing a scent from a wide range, e.g. strawberry, peppermint, vanilla or bubble gum. If the child is reluctant to wear the mask – as may be the case with younger children – a low dose of syrup can be administered to reassure them.
Unlike general anaesthesia, nitrous oxide does not put the child into a deep sleep but leaves them in a more relaxed, drowsy and also more cooperative state, so that the dentist can carry out their work.
Is conscious sedation a safe treatment for children?
Conscious sedation is a completely safe technique, even for pregnant women. The child is conscious at all times, but is in a relaxed and tension-free state.
Conscious anaesthesia for children with phobia or panic.
Another option we offer is conscious anaesthesia. This treatment is indicated for those children with phobias, who do not wish to feel any discomfort or who do not wish to be awake at the time of dental treatment.
With this type of anaesthesia, the patient responds to stimuli and allows the paediatric dentist to carry out dental treatment quickly and efficiently, without pain or discomfort.
Conscious sedation specialists in Mallorca
Dr. Emilio Martínez-Almoyna Rullán
Doctor of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Bachelor's degree in Medicine. Specialist in Stomatology and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Son Dureta. Doctorate in Cryosurgery of the Oral Cavity.
Dr. Emilio Martínez-Almoyna Rifá
Periodontics and postgraduate degree in Implantology.
Bachelor's degree in Medicine and Dentistry and Master's degree in Aesthetic Medicine. University expert in Periodontology and postgraduate degree in Implantology.
Dra. Cristina Martínez-Almoyna Rifá
Certified specialist in Invisalign and straight arch.
Bachelor's degree in Dentistry, Master's degree in Orthodontics and postgraduate degree in Paediatric Dentistry. Certified specialist in Invisalign and straight arch.
Dra. Patricia Jorro
Specialist in Cosmetic Dentistry and Teeth Whitening.
Bachelor's degree in Dentistry. Specialist in Cosmetic Dentistry and Teeth Whitening. Member of the American Dental Association with extensive experience.
Dr. Jose Antonio Gramallés
Postgraduate degree in Dental Prosthetics.
Bachelor's degree in Dentistry and Special Award in Conservative Dentistry. Postgraduate degree in Dental Aesthetics and Dental Prosthetics with extensive experience.
Dra. Maria Morro
Specialist in dental prosthetics.
Bachelor's degree in Dentistry and Master's degree in Paediatric Dentistry and Dentofacial Orthopaedics. Specialist in Cosmetic Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics.
Dra. Ana Ledesma
Paediatric Medicine and Dentistry
Bachelor's degree in Dentistry and Master's degree in Paediatric Dentistry and Dentofacial Orthopaedics. Specialist in dental implants and facial aesthetics.
Dr. Alfonso Bonnín
Surgery, periodontics, and implant rehabilitation.
Bachelor's degree in Dentistry, advanced degree in dental prosthetics, currently pursuing a master's degree in surgery, periodontics, and implant rehabilitation.
Dra. Cristina Mateu
Specialist in Conservative Dentistry
Bachelor's degree in Dentistry from ADEMA University. Specialist in Conservative Dentistry and University Expert in Endodontics with extensive experience.
Dr. Ángel Cabanes
Oncological surgery, advanced oral surgery and implantology
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery. Specialist in Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental Implants and Facial Aesthetics.