dentistry.
On your terms.
Dental anxiety affects millions of Australians — and prevents many from getting the care they need. At Horizon Dental, we offer three levels of sedation so that every patient, regardless of how they feel about dentistry, can receive comfortable, compassionate care.
Nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation — matched to your need
doesn't have to win.
Dental anxiety is one of the most common reasons Australians avoid necessary dental treatment — with real consequences for their long-term oral and general health. At Horizon Dental, we take dental anxiety seriously and offer three levels of sedation to ensure every patient can receive the care they need, completely comfortably.
Whether you experience mild nerves, a strong gag reflex, or a severe phobia that has prevented you from attending a dentist for years, we have a sedation option calibrated to your specific situation. The most important step is a conversation — our pre- sedation consultation is completely pressure-free.
- All types available — Nitrous oxide, oral pre-medication, and IV sedation — all in one practice
- One appointment, more done — Sedation allows multiple treatments in a single session
- No memory of treatment — IV and oral sedation patients frequently report remembering nothing
- Gentle induction — Our sedation team manages your comfort before, during and after every procedure
- Recovery guidance included — Clear discharge and aftercare instructions for every sedation level
We understand that dental anxiety can feel embarrassing or irrational. At Horizon Dental, we take an entirely non-judgmental approach. Many of our most grateful patients are those who hadn’t been to a dentist in years because of fear — and who now attend regularly.
sedation if you experience…
The sight of dental instruments, needles, or drills triggers anxiety that makes appointments feel impossible to attend.
A bad dental experience in childhood or adulthood has created a lasting association between dentistry and fear or pain.
An overactive gag reflex makes some dental procedures very difficult to complete comfortably without sedation assistance.
A deep-seated fear of the dental environment, sounds, smells, or loss of control that has prevented regular dental care for years.
Patients needing multiple procedures, implants, or extensive restorations choose sedation to complete more work in fewer appointments.
One right option for you.
Inhaled through a nose mask, nitrous oxide takes effect in minutes and wears off completely within 5–10 minutes of removal. You remain fully conscious and can drive home after.
Oral sedation or light IV sedation produces a deeply relaxed, sleep-like state. You remain technically conscious but are profoundly relaxed and will remember little or nothing of the appointment.
Administered directly into the bloodstream, IV sedation produces the deepest conscious sedation available outside a hospital. Onset is immediate, depth is precisely controlled, and most patients recall nothing.
sedation options.
questions answered.
Your questions about sedation deserve honest, clear answers. Here are the ones we hear most often.
Is sedation dentistry safe?
Yes — when administered by a trained and experienced provider. At Horizon Dental, all sedation is administered by Dr Kozor with appropriate monitoring throughout. Your blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and heart rate are monitored continuously. Sedation dentistry has an outstanding safety record when conducted by qualified practitioners.
Will I feel any pain during sedation?
No. Sedation reduces anxiety and awareness, but local anaesthetic is still administered to ensure complete pain-free treatment. IV and oral sedation patients frequently report no memory of the procedure at all — they simply drift off and wake up with their treatment done.
Can I eat before my sedation appointment?
This depends on the type of sedation. Nitrous oxide requires no fasting. Oral sedation and IV sedation require fasting — usually no food for 6 hours and no clear liquids for 2 hours before your appointment. We provide full written instructions at your pre-sedation consultation.
How much does sedation dentistry cost in Sydney?
Nitrous oxide is typically $80–$150 per appointment. Oral sedation is $150–$350. IV sedation ranges from $400–$800 per session depending on duration. We provide a full cost estimate at consultation. Health fund rebates may apply to components of sedation treatment.
Can I drive home after sedation?
You can drive after nitrous oxide — the gas clears from your system within 5–10 minutes. For oral sedation and IV sedation, you must have a responsible adult escort you home and stay with you for several hours. These forms of sedation significantly impair driving ability.
is possible for you.
A sedation consultation is completely pressure-free. We discuss your anxiety, explain your options, and let you decide
— at your pace, on your terms.
with our
team.
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