Like most of my acquaintances, I always put off visiting the dentist until the last moment. I was terribly afraid of dental visits, but I couldn't postpone any longer: my wisdom teeth started bothering me seriously.
I had them removed at Apple Tree Hospital under sedation. It doesn't 'switch off' consciousness like general anesthesia but allows you to distract from fear during the procedure.
Everything went quickly, literally in 1 day. In 10 minutes, I had a CT scan and X-ray. Dr. Kim Jong In showed me the problematic teeth on the images and explained possible complications. Then they gave me painkiller injections and put me on an IV with a sedative. Before it took effect, a nurse held my hand to calm me down.
All the time I was at the clinic, I was supported by a coordinator who had seen many people with dental phobia and knew how to handle us. When I came to after the surgery, he provided me with a full report: how everything went, what was removed, and what the doctor recommended. I was also given medication for almost a week ahead and electronic copies of the images.