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Twilight sedation costs in Ireland.

  • 05-07-2011 9:56pm
    #1
    MaryK666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 297 ✭✭


    I usually go to a dentist in Northern Ireland who provides twilight sedation as I'm absolutely terrified of needles.

    I have recently heard that there are a number of dentists in the Dublin area who provide this twilight sedation but wondered about the costs.
    Has anyone here been to a dentist in Dublin who's availed of this and what was the approximate cost.

    It's normally about £130 - £150 for sedation and a filling in the North and I'd be grateful for any information on prices south of the border or for PM's of any recommendations for dentists providing the service as I urgently need a filling done.


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  • #2
    btkm8unsl0w5r4
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    Do you usually have gas sedation or IV sedation?


  • #3
    MaryK666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 297 ✭✭MaryK666


    I normally have IV sedation and find it fantastic as I have no memory of the procedure afterwards.
    I had gas many years ago which knocked me out and remember being sick afterwards which wasn't so nice.


  • #4
    btkm8unsl0w5r4
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,535 ✭✭✭btkm8unsl0w5r4


    Lots of dentist do IV sedation in Dublin, google it and you will find a fair few.


  • #5
    MaryK666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 297 ✭✭MaryK666


    Thanks Fitzgeme, I've googled dentists in Dublin that provide the service but there was nothing about the cost so I was wondering if the boardsies could provide any info.

    Maybe I'll just ring around for prices, or better still, go back to my dentist in Newry.


  • #6
    btkm8unsl0w5r4
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,535 ✭✭✭btkm8unsl0w5r4


    you looking at the cost of the procedure + the cost of sedation which is usually around 100-200 euro depending.


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  • #7
    MaryK666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 297 ✭✭MaryK666


    Thanks for your help. So far I've been quoted between E180 and E250 for the sedation alone so I'll be going back up north again I'm afraid.


  • #8
    btkm8unsl0w5r4
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,535 ✭✭✭btkm8unsl0w5r4


    you will easily spend as much up north given a day off work, exchange rate, fuel up and down and all the extras they do so like to tack on. The best way to save money is to go to a dentist who is good with nervous patients and can wean you off the need for sedation for simple procedures like fillings. I am sympathetic to phobic patients however really the best thing is to overcome your fears and stop the reliance to sedatives for routine treatment.


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