Sedation Dentistry (Conscious Sedation) in Daejeon | Seoul Standard Dental Clinic
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Conscious sedation brings the patient into a relaxed, sedated state,
and the patient's condition is watched closely throughout treatment.
Sedation dentistry uses conscious sedation to ease
the tension and anxiety of treatment, so you can
receive care in a more relaxed state.
Unlike general anesthesia, you keep breathing on your own,
and treatment takes place in a sedated state in which
you can respond to the clinician's voice or touch.
Both may feel like being treated while asleep,
but
the level of consciousness, whether you breathe on your own,
and the recovery process are clearly different.
Cannot breathe on your own (ventilator required)
Breathe on your own
No communication possible due to loss of consciousness and sensation
Simple communication possible (light sleep-like state)
A day or longer
Recovery within 1 to 2 hours
Anesthetic gas
Low-discomfort electronic anesthesia device, intravenous administration
If you have strong dental anxiety or long treatment
feels overwhelming,
sedation can be considered after
a thorough consultation with the clinical team.
If fear of dental treatment or a past experience has kept you
from getting care, you can ask about sedation dentistry.
Sedation can help ease the burden in higher-stress procedures
such as implants, wisdom tooth extraction and root canals.
You can ask about sedation for lengthy procedures such as multiple implants,
bone grafts or combined treatment of several teeth.
If the treatment process itself is psychologically stressful,
you can find out whether sedation dentistry is an option for you.
After a careful review of general health and current medications,
we plan treatment to reduce tension and physical strain.
Sedation helps ease the gag reflex and tension that arise when instruments
enter the mouth, so treatment can proceed more smoothly.
From the choice of medication and sedation induction to monitoring
during treatment and recovery care afterward,
we put the patient's comfort and safety first
and watch every stage closely.
We use midazolam, a medication approved by the U.S. FDA, to ease anxiety
and tension and reduce the fear of treatment.
By watching the patient closely and maintaining an appropriate level of sedation,
treatment can proceed in a more comfortable setting.
In case sedation becomes deeper than expected, reversal with flumazenil
is available. From the choice of medication to the sedation level and the recovery process,
we check every step carefully and put patient safety first.
When anxiety and tension are eased, sudden movements during treatment
are less likely, which allows care to proceed in a more stable setting.
An individual treatment plan is prepared based on your condition and the scope of treatment.
From a thorough consultation and health check before treatment to monitoring during treatment
and recovery guidance afterward, we watch over the patient's comfort and safety
at every stage.
From a thorough consultation and pre-treatment checks to sedation, monitoring during treatment and recovery care,
see the sedation dentistry process at Seoul Standard Dental Clinic step by step.
See the sedation process in detail
Answers to the questions patients most often ask
before visiting Seoul Standard Dental Clinic.
Yes.
Dental sedation is conscious sedation: you are relaxed and drowsy but still breathe on your own and can respond to the clinician's voice or touch.
This is different from general anesthesia, which removes consciousness completely.
Sedation is a way to ease anxiety and tension. To reduce pain, local anesthesia is given at the treatment site as well.
Treatment begins only after the anesthesia has been confirmed to be working.
Because of the sedative, parts of the treatment may be hazy or not remembered well.
How much you remember can vary depending on your condition and the dose of medication used.
It is not suitable for every patient.
The clinical team reviews systemic conditions, current medications, pregnancy, respiratory conditions and sleep apnea before deciding whether sedation is appropriate.
The conscious sedation fee at Seoul Standard Dental Clinic is KRW 300,000, and the cost of the treatment itself is separate (price basis date 2026-08-17, confirmed by the Director).
The sedation fee is a non-covered item under National Health Insurance, so it varies by clinic, and the treatment performed with it may be covered or non-covered depending on what it is.
Non-covered fees by institution can be compared on the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service website.
It is often possible when the condition is well controlled, but we assess the level of risk beforehand and adjust the depth and method of sedation accordingly.
Be sure to tell us in advance about underlying conditions and any medication you take, including tranquilizers.
The main complications of dental sedation are airway obstruction and respiratory depression, so watching the patient's breathing during the procedure is essential. Seoul Standard Dental Clinic is equipped with a patient monitor (BM1) and oxygen supply equipment for this purpose (source: Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, National Health Information Portal, dental sedation; equipment confirmed by the Director, August 2026).
Several procedures such as cavity treatment, extractions and gum treatment can be grouped into one session.
However, there are limits to how long sedation can be maintained safely, so a large amount of treatment is split across sessions, and treatments that normally take several visits, such as root canals, cannot be finished in one day even under sedation.
The scope of treatment is set at the pre-treatment assessment.
We look closely at each patient's condition and
honestly recommend only the treatment that is needed.
From diagnosis to aftercare,
we keep to the fundamentals and do things by the book.
Six dentists organized by specialty take responsibility for your care
from start to finish within a structured system.
Comfort anesthesia and sedation dentistry help reduce
the pain and fear of dental treatment.
With more than 20,000 treatments to date, we continue to provide
care that follows the standard across a wide range of treatments.
Digital diagnostic and monitoring equipment lets us check each patient's condition in detail
and deliver more accurate and stable care.
Seoul Standard Dental Clinic has evening hours
until 8:30 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
+82-42-823-2279
4F, 511-7 Doan-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, South Korea
(474-3 Sangdae-dong)
Underground parking in the building (limited space)
Doan public parking lot behind the building (parking fee covered for the length of your visit)
9:30 AM to 6:30 PM
9:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Evening hours
9:30 AM to 2:00 PM
12:30 to 2:00 PM
*Saturday: open through lunch
*Closed Sundays and public holidays
*Last check-in is 30 minutes before closing
