Overcome Dental Anxiety With Sleep Dentistry in NYC
Discover how sedation dentistry or sleep dentistry in NYC can help you get the care you need to protect your oral health.
Do Not Let Fear Stand Between You and Good Health
If dental anxiety is preventing you from getting dental care, you are not alone. Up to 20% of people avoid going to the dentist due to dental phobia. However, sedation dentistry can help you overcome your fear and make all your dental visits more enjoyable. If you want to find out if sedation dentistry is right for you, contact Tribeca Smiles in New York, NY, to schedule your appointment.
Types of Sedation Dentistry in New York
Sedation dentistry is not only for advanced dental treatments like root canals or cosmetic dentistry. At Tribeca Smiles, we offer several different sedation dentistry options. In many cases, you can choose between oral or IV sedation.
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
This type of sedation is also known as oral conscious sedation, laughing gas, inhaled sedation, or oral sedation. It is a mild sedation that puts you in a relaxed state while in the dental chair so our dentists can perform routine dental work.
IV Sedation
This type of sedation is typically for more advanced procedures and is known as general anesthesia. It is generally administered through an IV. Unlike a local anesthetic, you will not be conscious during the dental procedure. However, the sedation typically wears off after a few hours. Your dentist will help determine which is right for you.
Why Choose Sedation Dentistry?
At Tribeca Smiles, our first priority is your comfort. Sleep dentistry allows you to:
- Reduce fear and pain
- Feel more relaxed during your dental services
- Reduce a strong gag reflex
- Allows your provider to work more efficiently
- And more
Overview
Sleep dentistry refers to treatments provided by dentists to help patients overcome problems that interfere with getting a restful night’s sleep. Dr. Frederick Solomon understands how debilitating sleep disruption can be. He works diligently to identify the ideal sleep dentistry solution for each unique patient he treats and is considered a top provider of sleep dentistry in New York City.
What Is Sleep Dentistry?
Sleep dentistry can resolve sleep issues to improve a patient’s quality of life. Adequate rest is essential for supporting our health and overall well-being. When we are chronically unable to get deep, restful sleep, our energy levels, job performance, interpersonal relationships, and other aspects of our lives can suffer greatly.
Two of the most common conditions Dr. Solomon treats with sleep dentistry are:
- Sleep apnea – This condition occurs when the airway becomes blocked during sleep due to a collapse of throat tissue. Blood-oxygen levels dip due to airway restriction, which can cause patients to wake up frequently, subjecting them to the negative consequences of inadequate sleep.
- Snoring – Snoring can also disrupt healthy sleep. Patients may wake themselves up with the noise of their snoring, and the cumulative effects of poor sleep can impact overall quality of life.
Am I a Candidate For Sleep Dentistry?
Nitrous has what doctors call rapid uptake, good effect, and rapid recovery. After it quickly wears off and an appropriate recovery time, you’ll probably even be able to drive yourself home. Dr. Solomon may start you on 100% oxygen and slowly increase the nitrous. Depending on how you’re doing and the volume of your breathing, he will slowly up your intake and ask you to raise a hand when you start feeling the effects. Most of the time, you’ll start to feel relaxed within 30 seconds or less. The concentration of nitrous may also be relatively increased or decreased depending on the type of procedure being performed and your current level of anxiety. You may notice tingling in your arms and legs, and a feeling of vibration, warmth, euphoria, or positive well-being.
How Does Sleep Dentistry Improve Sleep Apnea Symptoms
Recovery from NO sedation is usually immediate and you shouldn’t need much help to snap back to reality. Since it leaves your body within 3 – 5 minutes, normal activities can be resumed right away. Nitrous is an excellent way to reduce your anxiety and raise your pain threshold. If you feel any unpleasantness, let Dr. Solomon or someone on our team know immediately. If you’ve had bad experiences with nitrous in the past, it’s probably because the concentration was too high in the O2/N20 mix. Typically, you should only receive 30 – 40% nitrous. Regardless, there’s no hangover effect or bad effects on your heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, or brain. Nitrous can also be used effectively on children with scented nosepieces, who also generally bounce back from it in no time.
Plan Your Procedure
If you’re unhappy with the appearance or function of your teeth for any reason, we encourage you to contact us today and schedule a consultation.
What Our Clients Are Saying
"Had the absolute best experience with Dr. Solomon, his staff, and his sweet dog Merlin. They took great care of me and helped me make sure my insurance would cover the work I needed done. On top of that, they made me feel so comfortable which is hard to do at a dentist office—it felt like a spa day. I also thought I would have to make a separate appointment to get my chipped tooth fixed but they did it right then and there. I will definitely be back!"
-Madison C.
★★★★★
"Dr. Solomon and his team are amazing!! So sweet and helpful, and know what they are doing. They were able to fix my chipped top teeth with bonding super quickly (I even fell asleep while they were doing it) and now am on the road to a perfect smile with Invisalign.
Another plus for me is that they will make the time to see you which with my unusual work schedule is perfect.
Would definitely recommend Dr. Solomon and his wonderful team! I couldn’t be happier with my experience."
-Yada V.
★★★★★
"I have been going to Dr. Solomon for almost my whole life. I have always enjoyed going there and I actually look forward to it!! I love everyone who works there and especially Dr. Solomon!! I truly recommend this place for everyone. I have never been scared of going to the dentist because of Tribeca Smiles. They have done an amazing job with my teeth. I was missing 2 teeth and I now have 2 fake ones that look like they are my real teeth. Overall, this is definitely one of the best places!!"
-Tess E.
★★★★★
Call for Sleep Dentistry in New York, NY Today
If you suffer from dental anxiety, sedation dentistry can help. Contact us today in Tribeca for compassionate care.
516-518-9465