Sedation Dentistry West Nyack, NY

If you are one of the thousands of Americans who suffer from dental anxiety, Dr. Dunayer can help.

According to the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, 30 percent of the population avoids going to the dentist due to fear. This phenomenon often causes patients to miss years of treatment and may result in the neglect of oral hygiene and a need for extensive remedial care. Dr. Dunayer is trained to provide safe, comfortable, and relaxing sedation dentistry. Under conscious sedation, Dr. Dunayer’s patients usually have little or no recollection of the treatment they receive. As a result, we can provide restorative dentistry and cosmetic dentistry services to even the most sensitive patient.

What are the advantages of sedation dentistry?

Dental treatment under conscious sedation is safe, pain-free, and relaxing. Patients with severe dental anxiety that has caused them to go without important treatments for years can now comfortably receive the care they require. Dr. Dunayer uses sedation dentistry to safely improve the smiles of his patients.. If you would like to know more about sedation dentistry, contact our office today.

Am I a sedation dentistry candidate?

Sedation dentistry is often an ideal treatment solution for patients who have avoided professional dental services for years as a result of dental anxiety. In addition, candidates for conscious sedation may include:

• Patients who suffer from acute or chronic jaw soreness — The sedation medication produces a muscle relaxation effect. This effect allows our Dr. Dunayer to perform extensive treatment in just one office visit as the patient remains comfortable.

• Patients with physical limitations such as back or neck problems — Patients with chronic back or neck problems can also relax using sedation dentistry. As a result, these patients can often comfortably sit through lengthy procedures.

• Patients with overly sensitive gag reflexes — A patient who commonly experiences a gag reflex can relax so that all of his or her periodontal, restorative, and cosmetic work can be performed, sometimes in the same appointment.

• Patients who complain that they can not become numb — Some patients have a difficult time becoming numb. According to DOCS, this effect has been observed hundreds of thousands of times and sedation dentistry has proven to be an effective alternative.

To find out whether you are a candidate for sedation dentistry, contact Dr. Dunayer and arrange a consultation.