While you sleep,
your treatment will be finished
What is conscious IV sedation?
It is a way to receive dental care in a semi-sleep state by administering a sedative through an IV. Unlike general anesthesia, your breathing and reflexes are maintained for safety, and you remember little to none of the procedure, so it is ideal for or dental phobia patients.
Are you afraid of the dentist? With conscious IV sedation, you can comfortably receive all your treatment while you sleep.
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When Sedation Dentistry is needed
Dental phobia
People who feel intense fear just from the sounds or smells of dental instruments
- No memory of the procedure
- Comfortable care without fear
- Eases anxiety
Multiple teeth to treat
Dental Implant, extraction, Gum Surgery and other treatments done in one visit
- Get it done in a single visit
- Save time and money
- Stay comfortable even during long procedures
Severe gag reflex
Those who have severe gagging when instruments go into the mouth, making treatment difficult
- Gag reflex suppression
- comfortable Impression Taking
- Scaling (Dental Cleaning)also possible
Pediatric Sedation Dentistry
When a child’s dental fear and movement make treatment difficult
- Trauma-free treatment
- Safe, child-specific protocols
- Treat multiple teeth at once
Compared to general anesthesia, what’s different?
Conscious sedation is much safer than general anesthesia
Sedation Dentistry Process
Safe, step-by-step sedation care
Pre-exam & consultation
We check your health status, current medications, and any allergies. We determine whether sedation is appropriate for you.
Connect monitoring devices
We connect devices to monitor ECG, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and pulse in real time.
Administer sedative
We slowly administer a sedative through an IV. Within a few minutes, you enter a comfortable moderate-sedation state.
Begin dental treatment
We perform the planned treatment while you remain comfortable. Our professional anesthesia team continuously monitors your vital signs.
Recovery & going home
After treatment, rest in the recovery room. Once the sedative has sufficiently worn off, go home with a guardian.
Sedation Dentistry at Seoul BD Dental What makes it different
Safety is our top priority
On-site anesthesia team
Experienced specialists manage the entire sedation process. We have protocols in place for emergencies.
Real-time monitoring
We monitor ECG, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and end-tidal CO2 in real time. Patient safety is our top priority.
6 independent operating rooms
We provide sedation dentistry in a 400-pyeong facility with 6 independent operating rooms. We offer a comfortable and safe treatment environment.
Sedation Dentistry Treatments available under sedation
Can be applied to nearly all dental treatments
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Before Sedation Dentistry Precautions
Please follow these for safe Sedation Dentistry
No water, food, or gum. (Prevents reflux of stomach contents)
You will not be able to drive yourself after the procedure, so please come with a guardian.
Be sure to tell us any medications you’re currently taking, such as blood-pressure medicines, diabetes medications, or anticoagulants.
It helps to wear clothing with sleeves that allow easy access to your arm for an IV.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Under conscious sedation, you won’t feel pain and you’ll remember little to none of the procedure. Many patients say it feels like they closed their eyes and the treatment was already over.
Conscious sedation is about 200,000 KRW (approx. $146), and it can vary depending on the type and duration of treatment. We will provide an exact fee after a thorough examination.
Yes. With conscious sedation, spontaneous breathing and protective reflexes are maintained, making it much safer than general anesthesia. At Seoul BD Dental, our dedicated anesthesia team monitors your vital signs in real time.
You’ll need about 30 minutes to 1 hour of recovery until the sedative fully wears off. Please avoid driving, alcohol, and signing important documents that day, and go home with an escort. Normal activities are fine from the next day.
Most people can, but if you have significant heart–lung disease, certain allergies, or sleep apnea, a prior evaluation is needed. During your consultation, let us know your health conditions and we’ll advise you on eligibility.
Yes. It’s generally possible from age 3 and up, using pediatric-specific protocols for safety. The specialist will decide based on your child’s health.
Sedation dentistry administers IV sedatives to place you in a semi-sleep state while dental treatment is performed. Unlike general anesthesia, you remain conscious yet do not feel anxiety or pain, and when treatment ends it typically feels as if you’ve just woken up.
Because spontaneous breathing is maintained (unlike general anesthesia), conscious sedation is very safe. At Seoul BD Dental, we continuously monitor blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and heart rate, and experienced specialists perform the procedure.
It’s suitable for people with severe dental anxiety, a strong gag reflex, those who need long appointments (for example, multiple Dental Implants), patients with disabilities who have difficulty cooperating, and children.
Please fast for at least 6–8 hours beforehand (no food or water). If you’re taking any medications, let us know in advance; arrange for an escort on the day of treatment and avoid driving yourself.
It takes about 2–4 hours for the sedative’s effects to fully wear off. That day, avoid driving, making important decisions, or strenuous exercise, and we recommend going home with an escort. You can return to normal activities the next day.
You’ll be in a semi-sleep state with some awareness, but most patients do not remember the procedure. You can still respond to simple instructions (like opening your mouth).
Yes. For pediatric patients who have severe dental anxiety or difficulty cooperating, we use sedation dentistry. At Seoul BD Dental, "Pediatric Dentistry, is provided safely by board-certified specialists."
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