Conscious sedation in Palma de Mallorca
Intravenous conscious sedation lets you have dental treatment calm and relaxed, even if you are afraid of or phobic about the dentist. An anaesthetist gives you a sedative through a vein: you stay awake and can respond, but without anxiety, and most patients barely remember the treatment afterwards.
We provide it at Udemax Miramar, in the outpatient department of Hospital Juaneda Miramar, in Palma, with an anaesthetist monitoring you throughout the procedure. Your first visit is free.
Given by an anaesthetist
Relaxed and anxiety-free
You go home the same day
First visit and assessment
Afraid of the dentist? Book an appointment
We listen without rushing, assess your case and explain how we can carry out your treatment with conscious sedation.
Leave us your details and we will call you back within three hours.
What is intravenous conscious sedation?
It is a technique in which a sedative is given through a vein so that you are relaxed during treatment. It does not put you fully to sleep: you are conscious, breathe on your own and can communicate with us, but without fear or tension.
Sedation does not remove pain on its own, so it is combined with the usual local anaesthetic and you feel no discomfort. It is very useful for long treatments, such as implants or oral surgery, and for people with severe anxiety.
Who is it for?
It is a good option if:
- You are afraid of or phobic about the dentist and have been putting off treatment.
- You are having a long treatment or surgery, such as implants.
- You have a very strong gag reflex.
- You find it hard to stay still in the chair for a long time.
- You need several treatments in one session.
- You have a disability that makes it hard to cooperate during treatment.
For children we use a different type of sedation, with nitrous oxide: we explain it on our conscious sedation for children page.
Types of conscious sedation
There are two forms of conscious sedation in dentistry. We choose the most suitable one according to your anxiety, your health and the treatment:
Intravenous sedation
The sedative is given through a line in your arm and controlled by an anaesthetist, who adjusts the dose and monitors your vital signs. It is the most effective for severe anxiety and long treatments.
Inhalation sedation
A mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen is breathed through a mask. It is milder and wears off within minutes. It is the one we use with children.
Sedation for childrenAdvantages of conscious sedation
No anxiety
You are calm and relaxed throughout the treatment.
Awake but comfortable
You breathe on your own and can respond, with no need for general anaesthesia.
You barely remember it
Most patients remember very little of the treatment.
More treatment in one visit
Long treatments, or several at once, can be done in a single session.
With an anaesthetist
An anaesthetist controls the sedation and monitors your vital signs at all times.
Worth bearing in mind
You need to come fasting and accompanied, and you cannot drive or make important decisions for the next 24 hours.
What is treatment with conscious sedation like?
Prior assessment
We review your medical history and medication to confirm sedation is suitable for you, and give you fasting instructions.
During treatment
The anaesthetist places a line in your arm and gives the sedative while monitoring your vital signs. Once you are relaxed, we apply local anaesthetic and carry out the treatment.
Recovery
Afterwards, you recover at the clinic until the effect wears off. Then you go home with your companion and rest for the rest of the day.
Before and after sedation
To make sure everything goes well:
- Follow the fasting instructions we give you.
- Tell us about all the medication you take and any health problems.
- Wear comfortable clothes and come with an adult who will take you home.
- Don't drive or operate machinery for the next 24 hours.
- Don't drink alcohol or make important decisions that day.
- Call us if anything worries you.
Afraid of the dentist?
You are not alone: fear of the dentist, or odontophobia, is very common and leads many people to delay treatment until the problem gets bigger. Conscious sedation is a way of breaking that cycle and looking after your mouth without a bad experience.
If you would like to know more about how to deal with it, read our article on odontophobia and overcoming fear of the dentist.
Who will treat you
Treatments with conscious sedation are carried out by our surgery and implant team at Udemax Miramar, together with an anaesthetist who manages the sedation and monitors you throughout the procedure.
Where we provide conscious sedation
We provide intravenous conscious sedation at Udemax Miramar, in the outpatient department of Hospital Juaneda Miramar.
Conscious sedation
Udemax Miramar
Outpatient department, Hospital Juaneda Miramar
Camí de la Vileta, 30 · 07011 Palma
- Monday to Thursday
- 9:00–13:00 · 16:00–20:00
- Friday
- 9:00–20:00
By car
Paid parking at the Hospital Juaneda Miramar car park, a one-minute walk away, plus street parking. There is also free parking on Camí de la Vileta, about a 10-minute walk away.
Go to the car parkBy bus
EMT bus routes 6, 8 and 29, stopping at "Policlínica", in front of the hospital.
View bus routeBy taxi
Taxi ranks at Camí de la Vileta, 51 and Carrer de Pasqual Ribot, 1.
Frequently asked questions about conscious sedation
Is it the same as general anaesthesia?
No. Under general anaesthesia you are asleep and need help to breathe. With conscious sedation you are awake, breathe on your own and recover much sooner.
Is sedation a type of local anaesthetic?
No. Sedation acts on anxiety; local anaesthetic numbs the area being treated. In dental treatment both are used together.
Will I feel pain during treatment?
No, because local anaesthetic is applied to the area as well as the sedation. Sedation keeps you calm, and local anaesthetic stops you feeling pain.
What does conscious sedation feel like?
A feeling of calm and wellbeing, like being very relaxed or drowsy. You can respond if we speak to you, but time passes quickly and afterwards you barely remember it.
Is it safe?
Yes, it is very safe when given by an anaesthetist with continuous monitoring, as we do. Beforehand we check your health to confirm it is suitable for you.
Which treatments is it used for?
Mainly implants, oral surgery and long treatments, but it can be used for any treatment if you have severe anxiety.
Why don't all dental clinics offer conscious sedation?
Because intravenous sedation requires an anaesthetist and monitoring equipment. At Udemax Miramar we provide it in the setting of Hospital Juaneda Miramar.
Which drugs are used?
Usually fast-acting sedatives, such as midazolam, at a dose the anaesthetist adjusts for each patient.
How much does conscious sedation cost in Palma?
It depends on how long the treatment takes. At your free first visit we give you a detailed quote, and you can finance your treatment.