Medical reviewLast reviewed 2026.10.14 · Reviewed by: Dr. Kim Kyoungsu, Specialist in Integrated Dentistry · View our doctors' profiles · Translated from the Korean guide
This page is an AI-assisted translation of the Korean guide. If anything differs, the Korean original prevails. For medical decisions, please consult the clinic directly.
Unlike general anesthesia, it keeps you conscious while reducing tension and fear about treatment. Pain at the treatment site is controlled with local anesthesia, and the sedation takes the edge off tension and anxiety.
It can help reduce the burden if you are very afraid of dental treatment, or in long treatments such as removing several impacted wisdom teeth. You can also ask about it for treatments that weigh heavily on the mind, such as implant surgery.
Whether it is possible is decided after checking your health at the consultation. Please tell us about the medicines you take, your conditions, allergies and any previous experience with anesthesia. Depending on your health, we may not recommend it.
The sedation itself is a non-covered item that Korean national health insurance does not cover. You can check non-covered items under “Non-covered fees” at the bottom of our homepage, and whether private insurance covers it depends on when you joined and your policy terms, so please check with your insurer.
We explain the details, such as meals and medicines on the day, whether someone should accompany you and how to get home, when you consult and make your appointment. In general, after sedation we often advise avoiding driving and going home with a companion.
※ This page provides general information only. Diagnosis, treatment methods, duration and cost vary with each person's oral condition and overall health. Results differ from person to person and side effects may occur, so please receive accurate information after an examination and consultation at the clinic. Inquiries: +82-2-906-7672
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