Anaesthetics in

Do you need more information about the anaesthetics used by your Dentist? London surgery The Mermaid Clinic will explain everything you need to know.

Anaesthetic for Oral Treatment

The following methods are present to control discomfort experienced by a visit to the dental office. Please discuss your preference with us.

1. Local Anesthetic: This type of anesthetic is by far the most common form used in dentistry. You will receive a nearly painless injection of a short-acting (one hour), long acting (three hours), or extra-long-acting (up to six hours) local anesthetic. Almost no side effects result; and, unless you have special preference, local anesthetics will be used for your dental services. An additional fee is not charged for this anesthesia service.

2. General Anesthetic in the Hospital: Certain conditions require the use of general anesthetic in a hospital environment. If this is necessary for you, an anesthesiologist or anesthetist will deliver the anesthetic while the dentist completes the oral treatment. You will be billed by the hospital for your stay, by the anesthesiologist or anesthetist for anesthetic services, and by our office for the oral treatment.

3. Genera Anesthetic in a One-Day Surgicenter: If your health is excellent and if your problem requiring general anesthetic is less severe, you may be treated in a one-day surgicenter. The overall cost will be less than the same services in a hospital, but will still include the following fees: anesthesiologist or anesthetist fee, surgicenter fee, and the dentist's fee.

4. Sedatives: If you are very anxious or nervous about oral treatment, please ask us about pre-medication. This medication may be given to you to take before you arrive, or it may be provided to you about one-half hour before the treatment begins. You should plan to arrive one-half hour early and have someone present to drive you to your home. An additional fee is not charged for this anesthesia service.

5. Electronic Anesthesia: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation provides a very slight amount of electricity to the area to be anesthetized and produces non-chemical anesthesia for 70 percent or more of the patients. Initially, this procedure requires slightly more time than chemical anesthetics to learn to use the concept. However, on later appointments, it is faster than injected local anesthetics. Electronic anesthetic is harmless and has no after effects or post-operative "numbness".

6. Hypnosis: In very special situations that do not adapt to any other anesthetic modes, hypnosis may be effective. This procedure usually requires more time on each appointment and more appointments than for other types of pain control. A fee is charged for this service.

7.Nitrous Oxide: Nitrous Oxide gas or "laughing gas" usually requires augmentation with local anesthetic.  

Please do not hesitate to call or email us on 020 7580 1001 if you have any questions. Thank you for your cooperation.

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