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Dental treatment under general anaesthesia
Dental treatment under general anaesthesia is offered in the case of major oral surgery and to patients with dental fear or overly sensitive gag reflexes. Book a dental check-up to get a good idea of your oral health before a possible procedure.
Facts about dental treatment under general anaesthesia
- Anyone can receive dental treatment under general anaesthesia if the anaesthesiologist does not detect any contraindications for general anaesthesia in the patient’s health.
- Sedation is the administration of drugs that help you relax performed by an anaesthesiologist. Sedation can be used in simple, short-term operations to help you overcome your fear, for example.
- If the major dental issues of a person with dental fear can be fixed under general anaesthesia, the regular follow-up can often be performed without anaesthesia. Therefore, dental treatment under general anaesthesia can help to break the cycle of dental fear.
Related services
Dental check-up
Assessment of oral and dental health and recommendations for further treatment.
Dental fear
Non-urgent consultation with a dentist specialized in treating patients with dental anxiety.
Oral surgery
The examination and surgical treatment of the masticatory system and related tissues, diseases, and injuries.
Why dental treatment under general anaesthesia?
Dental treatment can be performed under general anaesthesia, if necessary. The most common reason for performing dental treatment under general anaesthesia is dental fear.
Treatment under general anaesthesia is also performed in the case of major oral surgery or overly sensitive gag reflexes. Providing dental care for children is also easy under general anaesthesia. An additional advantage of performing dental treatment under general anaesthesia is that it allows for extensive operations in one appointment if there is more than one procedure to be performed or if it is difficult for the customer to reach the clinic.
Under general anaesthesia, all procedures are typically carried out in their entirety, which saves time and effort in the case of more extensive treatment plans. Hammas Mehiläinen provides the services of fully equipped operating rooms and experienced teams of professionals.
For whom is dental treatment under general anaesthesia appropriate?
Practically anyone can receive dental treatment under general anaesthesia if an anaesthesiologist does not detect any contraindications for general anaesthesia in the customer’s health. An anaesthesiologist and a dentist will be present during dental treatment performed under general anaesthesia.
If the major dental issues of a person with dental fear can be fixed under general anaesthesia, the regular follow-up examinations can often be performed without anaesthesia. Dental treatment under general anaesthesia can thus help you get rid of dental fear.
Treatment under sedation
Sedation is the administration of drugs that help you relax performed by an anaesthesiologist. If you are administered sedative drugs, you will remain conscious but relaxed throughout the procedure. Sedation alleviates the pain and you will not have a clear memory of the procedure.
Sedation can be used in simple, short-term operations to help you overcome your fear, for example. If your treatment involves the use of sedatives, please ensure that you are accompanied by someone until the morning after the procedure. You are not allowed to drive a car after the procedure. Sedation is included in the Kela reimbursement plan.
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The fear of going to the dentist may be so great that you will avoid it to the last. For many, these fears are rooted in childhood and adolescent experiences. What are the remedies to overcome this fear?
In this episode of the Afterwork podcast, Jenni Rotonen, Meri Milash and Petra Soikkeli discuss their own experiences and questions about the dentist visits and dental fear with a dentist from Hammas Mehiläinen.
Listen to the episode of the podcast: Fear and shame at the dentist's bench (in Finnish)
As of March 15, 2023, the polyclinic fee does not have to be paid after more than five reception visits during the calendar year. After the fifth payment, the polyclinic fee is €0 for visits for the rest of the calendar year.
If you visit our clinic and do not pay for your appointment using the available payment methods, we will send you an invoice for your appointment. The invoicing fee is EUR 5.20.
If the procedure is booked with a specialist dentist, the prices are increased by 30%.
Check out Hammas Mehiläinen's flexible payment methods
Take into account in the price list
The price estimate not include the outpatient clinic fee (€33,90). No Kanta fee is charged for visits to the dentist. The outpatient clinic fee for a dental hygienist visit €19.30. If the procedure is with a specialist dentist,prices will be increased 30%| Service | Price estimate |
|---|---|
| Dental check-up | 51,00 € Without Kela reimbursement 81,00 € |
| Dental check-up for patients with dental fear | 88,00 € Without Kela reimbursement 118,00 € |
| Children and young people dental check-up Prices include the clinic fee (€33.90). Book a dental check-up for children and young people Prices 165,75–232,75 €, without Kela reimbursement 185,90–252,90 € | 165,75 € Without Kela reimbursement 185,90 € |
| Dental X-ray of the teeth and jaws | Mobile Benefit 95,00 € The price with a doctor's referral after Kela compensation is €86. 106,00 € Without Kela reimbursement 115,00 € |
| Tartar removal 30–45 minute appointment with a dental hygienist. Book an appointment for tartar removal Explore different payment methods Prices 126,00–171,00 €, without Kela reimbursement 134,00–189,00 € | from 126,00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 134,00 € |
| Tooth jewellery application The price does not include the price of tooth jewellery. | from 66,00 € No Kela reimbursement |
| Dental fillings 1–3 surfaces. Prices 91,00–253,00 €, without Kela reimbursement 101,00–276,00 € | from 91,00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 101,00 € |
| Ceramic filling of the tooth 1–3 surfaces. Explore different payment methods Prices 271,00–693,00 €, without Kela reimbursement 271,00–750,00 € | from 271,00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 271,00 € |
| Dental ceramic crown Laboratory costs are not included in the price estimate. Explore different payment methods Prices 598,00–755,00 € | from 598,00 € No Kela reimbursement |
| Chipped tooth Prices 91,00–253,00 €, without Kela reimbursement 101,00–276,00 € | from 91,00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 101,00 € |
| Tooth extraction Explore different payment methods Prices 105,00–709,00 €, without Kela reimbursement 115,00–771,00 € | from 105,00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 115,00 € |
| Tooth whitening Price estimate given at the free consultation appointment. Book an appointment for a free whitening consultation Prices 95,00–436,00 € | from 95,00 € No Kela reimbursement |
| Whitening consultation appointment Includes an individual price estimate for teeth whitening. Book an appointment for a whitening consultation. | Free No Kela reimbursement |
| Anaesthesia Prices 36,00–37,00 €, without Kela reimbursement 39,00–40,00 € | from 36,00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 39,00 € |
| Irrevocable absence Prices 71,00–93,00 € | 71,00 € No Kela reimbursement |
Related symptoms
Aphthae
Painful and itchy ulcer on the oral mucosa.
Bad breath
Often behind the smell is a problem that needs the help of a dentist.
Bruxism or teeth grinding
Tooth damage, sore bite muscles or headaches.
Chipped tooth
A piece of a tooth or a filling has come loose. Make an appointment with your dentist.
Dental cavity
Can feel like an enmity or a toothache - or you don't feel anything special.
Dental staining
Can be caused by a number of factors, such as cavities, enamel development disorders or foods.
Gingivitis
Bleeding from the gums, bad breath, bad taste in your mouth and sore gums.
Mucosal and oral diseases
The cause of severe or persistent mouth symptoms should be investigated by a dentist.
Periodontitis
A common disease of the connective tissue underneath the gums which is caused by gingivitis.
Sensitivity
Pricking and sudden pain, often caused by cold, hot or touching the tooth.
Tartar
Is a bacterial plaque hardened by salivary minerals.
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD)
Pain and dysfunction of the jaw joints and masticatory muscles.
Tooth enamel damage
Tooth enamel damage is caused by tooth wear or problems with biting.
Toothache
Can be caused by a cavity or an inflamed tooth, as well as a partially erupted wisdom tooth.
Other related services
Dental specialists
Are dentists who are specialised in one of the disciplines of dentistry. Specialist dentist consultation.
Dentist
Examine, treat and prevent diseases and injuries in the oral and maxillofacial area.
Emergency dental care
Emergency visit for sudden toothache, accident or other acute symptoms.
Frequently asked questions
Dental treatment is usually performed under general anaesthesia when the patient has a strong fear of dental treatment or when more extensive oral surgery is required. Sensitive gag reflexes can also make dental treatment under general anaesthesia preferable. In addition, providing dental care for children is usually easy under general anaesthesia.
Practically anyone can receive dental treatment under general anaesthesia if the anaesthesiologist does not detect any contraindications for general anaesthesia in the patient’s health. An anaesthesiologist and a dentist will be present during dental treatment performed under general anaesthesia. Especially for patients with dental fear, multiple treatments can be completed in a single appointment under general anaesthesia, which can help to break the cycle of dental fear.
Light general anaesthesia, or treatment under sedation, involves the administration of relaxing drugs by an anaesthesiologist. If the patient is administered sedative drugs, they will remain conscious but relaxed throughout the procedure. Sedation relieves pain and helps, for example, in alleviating dental fear. After the procedure, the patient must be accompanied by someone at least until the next morning. The patient is not allowed to drive a car after the procedure.
Sedation, or light general anaesthesia, is included in the Kela reimbursement plan.
