How To Alleviate Dental Anxiety With Our New York, NY Area Dental Team
If you are worried about visiting the dentist, we understand how this can keep you from getting in for necessary treatments and procedures. Our practice in New York, NY, is equipped with several sedation methods to ensure you have a positive experience in the dentist’s chair. Drs. Siegelman and Ng are pleased to offer the …
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What Is Involved in Dental Cleanings?
Visiting the dentist regularly is the best way to ensure your smile stays healthy over the years. Routine appointments include an evaluation and a dental cleaning, sometimes referred to as prophylaxis. New York, NY area patients can visit Drs. Siegelman and Ng for their next appointment to enjoy both of these services in a single …
How to Manage Dental Anxiety
It has been determined that about 35 million Americans deal with some form of dental anxiety. This may be characterized by losing sleep the night before an appointment, feelings of discomfort or nervousness on the way to the dental office, or even calling to cancel and reschedule an appointment to delay the anxiety. At the …
Everything you need to know about sedation dentistry
Getting dental work done can cause anxiety for many men and women. Patients with dental anxiety may find themselves going long stretches between visiting the dentist for even the most routine of services. If you suffer from dental anxiety, you are not alone! At the practice of Dr. Louis Siegelman, patients can ask about sedation …
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What can be done about a strong gag reflex?
Patients with a strong gag reflex may find themselves uneasy when they have an upcoming dental appointment. They may already find themselves gagging when brushing their teeth, which can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. Luckily, Drs. Siegelman and Ng of New York, NY, provide a few different ways to help patients with their concerns, including strong …
Why Invisalign® clear aligner trays are a popular treatment for both teenagers and adults
Invisalign® continues to be a popular treatment for new and returning patients at the practice of Drs. Siegelman in New York, NY. However, it is found to be an excellent treatment for both teenagers and older adults. Why is this? First, it’s best to understand how Invisalign works and find out when it can be …
What can be done about a strong gag reflex?
At the practice of Drs. Siegelman, we want patients to have a positive experience every time they attend an appointment with us. This is why we recommend that patients who are nervous about their visits due to a strong gag reflex discuss these concerns with our team to learn ways to manage and deal with …
What your dental hygienist is doing during your dental cleanings
Dental cleanings and examinations are just a part of achieving and maintaining oral health and wellness. Drs. Siegelman and Ng of New York, NY, provide these services for new and current patients. But what exactly is the dental hygienist doing during the dental cleaning? Below are the steps involved in professional cleanings: Your dental hygienist …
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Which types of patients would benefit from sedation dentistry?
Patients like you who have dental anxiety may find that they don’t get the dental treatments they need because of the avoidance of our dental team. We understand that you may have had a past traumatic experience at the dentist, or you deal with conditions such as a strong gag reflex or PTSD that makes …
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Ways to combat dental anxiety
Dental anxiety is a very common problem. In fact, a study performed by a marker research company by the name of DentaVox that included 18,000 people worldwide reported that 61% of respondents stated that they suffered from dental anxiety and fear. If you are one of these people, don’t worry, you are not alone. There …
