Conscious Sedation and General Anaesthesia
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Of anxious patients feel calmer with conscious sedation.
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Pain or discomfort during the procedure.
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Consciousness preserved, without loss of control.
“Conscious sedation gives back the freedom to smile, even to those who have always feared the dentist.”
Dr. Luis BacalhauClinical Director of Gambelas Smile Clinic
Conscious sedation treatment
Anxiety or fear of dental treatment is a common reality, but it should not delay caring for your oral health.
Conscious sedation is the indicated medical solution to provide comfort, tranquillity and wellbeing during any clinical procedure.
Conscious Sedation at GSC Dental Clinic
At Gambelas Smile Clinic, we use conscious sedation in adults whenever necessary, mainly in patients with dental phobia.
Through the controlled administration of nitrous oxide (laughing gas), the patient remains awake, cooperative and in total safety - without pain, without tension and with a feeling of deep relaxation.
This type of sedation is performed in a controlled medical environment, with continuous monitoring, allowing a return to normal routine the same day.
Caring for oral health should be a serene experience, even for those who have fears - and we guarantee it will be.
How Conscious Sedation works
Prior medical assessment
Analysis of clinical history, anxiety and precise indication for sedation.
Nitrous oxide application
Inhalation through a nasal mask, with a quick and painless onset.
Feeling of relaxation
The patient remains awake, but deeply relaxed and cooperative.
Clinical procedure
Treatment performed with total comfort and permanent medical supervision.
Supervised recovery
After sedation ends, the patient remains under observation for about 30 to 60 minutes.
Our dental medical team
The medical team at Gambelas Smile Clinic is specialised in conscious sedation techniques for adults and children, with rigorous training and state-of-the-art equipment.
We believe that emotional comfort is as important as clinical treatment, and that is why we follow each patient with empathy, respect and total transparency, ensuring peace of mind at every moment of the process.
Dr. Luís Bacalhau
Dental Surgeon and Clinical Director (OMD 5103)
Dr. Luís Bacalhau is a dentist with more than 20 years of experience. He dedicates himself exclusively to oral surgery and implantology, in particular complex and multidisciplinary cases.
Dr. Rafael Dias
Dental Surgeon - Oral Surgery (OMD 12815)
Dr. Rafael Dias obtained his master's degree from the Faculty of Dental Medicine of the University of Lisbon in 2019. He dedicates himself to oral surgery, with a practice focused on rigour and patient care.
Recommendations for patients after conscious sedation
Driving vehicles
Do not drive or operate machinery until fully recovered.
Diet
Prefer light meals in the following hours.
Atividades
Avoid important decisions or complex tasks on the same day.
Medical Guidelines
Follow the dentist's guidance on diet and medication.
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Clinical indications for the use of Conscious Sedation
Dental anxiety or phobia
It can make appointments difficult, delay necessary treatments and worsen oral health problems.
Pronounced gag reflex
It can limit exams and dental procedures, making intraoral diagnoses and treatments difficult.
Prolonged or invasive treatments
They can cause discomfort, fatigue, anxiety and greater difficulty in maintaining cooperation during the appointment.
Extreme tooth sensitivity
It can limit hygiene, diet and the performance of treatments, requiring an adapted clinical approach.
Need for multiple procedures in a single session
It may require greater control of comfort, anxiety and clinical time to ensure safety and predictability.