Sedation Dentistry

✅ What is Sedation Dentistry?

• Sedation dentistry uses medication to help patients relax during dental procedures. It is especially helpful for patients with dental anxiety, sensitive gag reflexes, or those requiring long/complex treatments.
• Types of Sedation Used in Dentistry:
• Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) – Mild sedation, inhaled through a mask, wears off quickly.
• Oral Sedation (Pill-based) – Taken before the procedure, provides moderate relaxation.
• IV Sedation (Conscious Sedation) – Administered through a vein, fast-acting and adjustable.
• General Anesthesia – Rare in dental clinics; patient fully asleep, used only in hospital settings.

👉 Sedation keeps patients calm and comfortable, but they remain responsive (except under full general anesthesia).

 

✅Sedation Dentistry Cost in Seoul

• Average Cost: KRW 200,000–800,000 per session (varies by sedation type & procedure length)
• Factors Influencing Cost:
• Type of sedation (oral, IV, inhalation)
• Duration of dental treatment
• Additional monitoring or anesthesiologist involvement

💡 Sedation is an additional cost on top of regular dental procedures such as implants, extractions, or oral surgery.

✅ Step-by-Step Sedation Dentistry Procedure in Seoul

• Step 1. Pre-Consultation & Evaluation
• Medical history review (heart, lung, medications, allergies)
• Sedation plan selected based on patient’s needs
• Step 2. Administration of Sedation
• Nitrous oxide mask, oral pill, or IV line depending on sedation type
• Local anesthesia also applied for pain control
• Step 3. Dental Treatment Under Sedation
• Continuous monitoring of oxygen, heart rate, and blood pressure
• Patient remains relaxed, with little to no memory of the procedure
• Step 4. Recovery & Discharge
• Recovery period varies by sedation type (minutes to hours)
• Patients may need a guardian to accompany them if stronger sedation is used

 

✅ Safety & Recovery After Sedation Dentistry

• During Treatment: Patient is monitored by trained staff and/or anesthesiologist
• After Treatment:
• Nitrous oxide: effects wear off in minutes
• Oral/IV sedation: grogginess may last several hours
• Restrictions: Avoid driving, alcohol, or operating machinery for 12–24 hours after oral/IV sedation

⚕️ Sedation dentistry is very safe when performed by certified professionals with proper monitoring.

 

✅Insurance & Financial Support for Sedation Dentistry

• National Health Insurance: Generally does not cover sedation unless medically necessary (e.g., children, special needs patients).
• Private Insurance: Some policies may partially reimburse sedation costs.
• Clinic Assistance: Our team provides full documentation support for insurance claims.

✅ Sedation Dentist in Seoul – FAQ

• Q1. Who needs sedation dentistry?
  A. Patients with severe dental anxiety, phobia, or those requiring lengthy/complex procedures.
• Q2. Is sedation dentistry safe?
  A. Yes. It is safe when administered by trained professionals with proper monitoring.
• Q3. How much does sedation cost in Seoul?
  A. Average KRW 200,000–800,000 depending on sedation type and procedure length.
• Q4. Will I be asleep during sedation?
  A. With nitrous oxide or oral/IV sedation, you will be relaxed but conscious. Only general anesthesia makes you fully asleep.
• Q5. Can foreigners receive sedation dentistry in Seoul?
  A. Yes. Our clinic provides English consultation and tailored sedation options for international patients.
• Q6. How long does recovery take?
  A. Nitrous oxide wears off in minutes; oral/IV sedation may take a few hours.

 

✅ Consultation & Booking

• 📍 Location: 1st and 2nd Floor, Herringtong Tower, 231 Gangseo-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
• 📞 Phone: +82-2-3220-7928 / Whatsapp(Free Consultation) : bit.ly/4fRzLHt
• 🌐 Email : healdentalclinic@gmail.com
• 🕘 Evening appointments until 9 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday (Saturday available)

👉 Book your sedation dentist consultation in Yonsei Heal Dental Clinic  and experience pain-free, anxiety-free dental care.