Sleep Dentistry is the use of medically administered and supervised intravenous (“IV”) sedation. It is often referred to as “Twilight Sleep” or “Twilight Sedation” or “Conscious Sedation”. It is the most advanced form of dental sedation available and uses a combination of sedative and pain relieving drugs to create a drowsy and dream-like state of deep, calming relaxation for the entire duration of your dental procedure. It is a modern, safe and highly effective technique that will make your visit to the dentist a relaxing, comfortable and enjoyable experience.

Although you may have been unaware that it is available, once Sleep Dentistry is experienced you will have an entirely new, positive and relaxed outlook when you next see the dentist.

It is safer than a general anesthetic and does not require hospitalization. You can have Sleep Dentistry here at Chatswood Dental while comfortably resting in the dentist’s chair.

During Sleep Dentistry you are in a very calm and relaxed state and breathing entirely on your own without assistance or artificial ventilation.

Sleep Dentistry begins even before the dentist gives you the first needles and is precisely adjusted, tailored and modified to each patient’s individual needs.

When you wake up, you have no memory or recollection of the noises, smells and tastes of the dental work and are unaware of the needles and the drilling. There is no pain, no discomfort and no fear. Sleep Dentistry takes the trauma out of your dental treatment.

You are ready to go home after only a short waking up period, usually 20-30 minutes, and there is no hangover nor any other unpleasant side effects.

In our practice, Twilight Sedation for Sleep Dentistry is administered by Dr. Bree Belford, an experienced and qualified medical doctor who specialises in dental sedation and maintains a full-time practice providing sedation exclusively to dental patients. He is by your side the entire time.