Treatment
Dental Anxiety & Conscious Sedation near Seoul
If dental anxiety has kept you away from the dentist — or you're facing a long procedure like implant surgery — ask us whether conscious sedation may be appropriate. We explain the options in English and review your medical history before recommending it.
₩200,000 per session
What it is
Can conscious sedation help with dental anxiety or dental phobia?
Conscious sedation may help some patients feel calmer during dental treatment. You remain able to breathe independently and respond when needed; it is not general anesthesia. Whether it is appropriate depends on your medical history and the planned procedure, so we assess this before making a recommendation.
- Price
- ₩200,000 per session
- Before sedation
- Medical history and medication review
- During
- Vital signs monitored throughout
- Commonly used for
- Implant surgery, extractions, anxious patients
Honest expectations: sedation suitability is a medical decision, not an add-on you simply order. We review your health history, current medications, and allergies first — in English — and recommend sedation only when it's appropriate for you. Some grogginess, and occasionally dizziness or nausea, in the first hours afterward is normal; plan a quiet rest of the day and don't drive yourself home.
Suitability
What does conscious sedation involve, and who may not qualify?
Conscious sedation makes you relaxed and drowsy while you continue breathing independently and can respond when needed; your vital signs and level of consciousness are monitored. It is not suitable for everyone: medical conditions, current medications, allergies, fasting status, and other risk factors must be reviewed first, and some patients may need a different approach or medical consultation before treatment.
Clinical reference: American Dental Association Guidelines for the Use of Sedation and General Anesthesia by Dentists (2025)
Before you book
How do I arrange dental care in Korea if I am nervous?
Tell our English-speaking coordinator that you are anxious, what treatment you are considering, and your preferred appointment dates. Share your medical history, medications, and allergies so the dentist can assess the options. Conscious sedation is considered only after screening; an inquiry does not confirm suitability or an appointment.
Process
How a sedation appointment works
- 1
Screening conversation
Tell us about your health conditions, medications, and allergies when you book. We confirm in advance whether conscious sedation is suitable for you.
- 2
Everything explained first
Before any sedative is given, you'll understand the treatment plan and its cost, and have every question answered — in English, while you're fully alert.
- 3
Treatment under sedation
You rest in a relaxed, drowsy state while we work, with your breathing and vital signs monitored the whole time.
- 4
Recovery and aftercare
You recover at the clinic until you're steady, then leave with written aftercare instructions in English. Arrange for the rest of your day to be quiet — no driving, no important meetings.
Pricing
What this costs, in won
Comfort & Sedation
| Treatment | Price (KRW) |
|---|---|
| Conscious sedation, per session (added to implant surgery, extractions, or longer treatments)Suitability confirmed first through a medical screening | ₩200,000≈ $150 |
Prices are listed in Korean won (₩) and are provided for orientation. Your final treatment plan and fees depend on an in-person examination, diagnosis, and your individual clinical needs — we always confirm the full cost with you in English before any treatment begins.
From a patient
“Sleep sedation — so you can have the procedure done without feeling any pain or fear. I felt dizzy and nauseous for the first few hours, but after that I was completely fine and had no pain. … It is very thoughtful of you to provide last minute appointments for emergencies.”
Destan B.
Wisdom tooth extraction · Sedation
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