| Sedation Dentist Rochester NY |
New York Cosmetic Reconstructive Dentistry |
Dental Anxiety - Phobia Management |
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| Paul I. Sussman, D.M.D. - Meredith A. Pogal, D.M.D. |
(585) 227-4390; Fax: 585 227-5215 |
Comfortable Dentistry
324 Greece Ridge Center Dr
Rochester, NY 14626
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Rochester Conscious Oral Sedation
Dental anxieties and mild phobias probably affect all of us at one time or other. The specific origin for whatever degree of anxiety we might have is different for everyone.
For some, it is the odors, perhaps the sounds (especially of the dentist's handpiece) or the sight of the hypodermic needle for injecting local anesthetics. Depending on the experiences we have, these minor anxieties can grow into a debilitating phobia.
Having a completely relaxed treatment experience is within reach of practically everyone. Dr. Sussman and Dr. Pogal have oral sedation methods that can produce whatever level of control you want over how relaxed you want to be.
Safe and very secure, the sedation experience can be enjoyed with the knowledge that throughout treatment your sedated state is closely monitored with digital instruments that measure and track important respiratory responses.
Many of our patients, with varying degrees of actual need, especially like the idea of having several treatments that can be combined into just one visit. The conscious awareness exists... with a treatment experience that is so relaxed that the perception of time just flies by.
Yet another benefit of being totally relaxed during treatment, completely devoid of the white knuckle arm rest clenching or sweaty palm behavior, is the near absence of muscle tension that typically causes many patients to feel muscle soreness after treatment.
Sedation Dentistry - Who can be a candidate?
The most common concerns of our adult patients requesting sedation seem to share some of the following issues:
- Have a high degree of fear of having dental treatment completed
- Are embarrassed about their mouth
- Hate needles
- Have a difficult time getting numb or gag easily
- Have very sensitive mouths
- Just don't like coming to the dentist
- Need to have their treatment completed in as few appointments as possible
Requests for Sedation when Anxiety or Phobia doesn't exist
Yes... as odd as it seems, we have patients who enjoy the sedation experience because of the time collapse feature. Not asleep but instead completely aware of all treatment activities. Yet the acceleration of the perception of time can make 1, 2 or 3 hours of treatment seem like just minutes for many patients.
The patients who typically request these services for having extended treatment sessions are usually persons with active lifestyles, business executives, certain types of medical professionals who have very unsual work schedules that interfere with normal access to a dentist and people with unique transportation issues (live in other cities or out of state) who prefer getting as many treatments as possible in one visit.
Dr. Sussman has special weekend hours for business professionals who are unable to come in during normal business hours. Most of these patients have access to sedation services that enable them to make the most of a special appointment .... and elect to have several proceddures all done in a single visit.
Contact Dr. Sussman, Dr. Pogal or our Dental Team at (585) 227-4390 today to arrange a consult to determine how sedation dentistry can help you complete needed treatments with little or no discomfort. Special appointments are made available as needed for all of our patients.
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