If you struggle to make or keep dental appointments because a bout of anxiety overcomes you at the thought of going to the dentist, you may feel like you’re alone in your feelings. This isn’t so. According to surveys, more than 60 percent of people report that they really don’t like going to the dentist.…Read the full article
Our NYC sedation dentistry practice has a range of services that assist patients who have a difficult time receiving dental care. Sedation is not just for those with dental anxiety; it is also incredibly beneficial for individuals with physical or cognitive challenges, such as a patient with Alzheimer’s or Autism. Sedation dentistry operates on a…Read the full article
Some people have a difficult time getting numb for dental work and by the time they come to our NYC sedation dentistry office, they have had a few bad dental experiences. Often, the problem that has gone on for years is that the person has not been easy to numb up before dental procedures, but there are…Read the full article
Dental phobias keep many people from seeing the dentist. Some people wait until there is an infection or pain before seeking help. To avoid the complications that may develop due to avoidance of dental care, Dr. Siegelman has established a New York City practice in which sedation dentistry is tailored to the individual. In addition…Read the full article
A child on the autism spectrum may find it challenging to visit the dentist. Here, we discuss a few strategies to help parents prepare their child for the dental visits that can protect their oral health and wellness. One of the most critical aspects of obtaining dental care for your child is finding a dentist…Read the full article
Dentistry is a practice that was established as a method of resolving and preventing problems with teeth and gums. The learning curve has been vast, but with technology and research, we have reached a point where we have an excellent understanding of oral health. For the most part, we know what it takes to obtain…Read the full article
The patients who visit our sedation dentistry practice in NYC feel at home in our office. We can say that because our entire practice has been established on the principle that most people don’t like to see the dentist, so we do whatever it takes to create an exceptional dental experience. More than that, we…Read the full article
Your smile may be incredibly important to you, and yet you find yourself avoiding the dentist. Dental anxiety can limit the satisfaction and confidence you feel when you smile and speak with others. It can also keep you from enjoying the fullest extent and duration of oral health, which you deserve. The thing is, a…Read the full article
It is no secret that dental anxiety can get in the way of a good working relationship between patient and dentist. Perhaps you have some personal experience in this area. If you postpone dental care until you have no other choice, you may even know that you are in a vicious cycle. Seeing the dentist…Read the full article
There are differences between fear, phobias, and anxiety. Interestingly enough, this could become somewhat of a chicken-or-the-egg situation; fear can cause one to become anxious, and anxiety can lead to fear. Here, we take a deeper dive into the two before discussing the final point: whatever emotion you’re experiencing, there are ways to cope and…Read the full article
