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
If our patients know us for anything, in particular, it is our understanding of the fact that dentistry can be difficult for some people. Not only do we provide kindness and understanding, we offer many solutions. We are all about making a difference in the lives of our patients. Sedation as a Solution Dental anxiety…Read the full article
Dr. Siegelman and the team in our New York City dental office are known for going the extra mile to ensure patient comfort. We understand that there are varying degrees of anxiety that each patient may experience with a dental procedure. If you are someone who finds it difficult to see the dentist, we are…Read the full article
There are advances continually in dental science and technology, but some patients still feel fear and get anxious about going to the dentist. Therefore, we are pleased to offer many ways to ease and comfort patients. Dentistry can be preformed while you are sedated. Sedation is not limited to people who have dental fear, it’s…Read the full article
Taking a pill: Oral sedation can provide patients a sense of ease with a pill called Triazolam and combined with nitrous oxide also known as laughing gas. This can relax patients during a dental procedure.Anesthesia: A qualified dentist anesthesiologist can use intravenous sedation or general anesthesia.Many patients have found that dental care with intravenous or…Read the full article
