For many people, a trip to the dentist brings feelings of stress, fear, or even panic. At Staten Island Dental Care in Staten Island, NY, led by Dr. Fred Hecht, we understand how daunting dental visits can feel—especially for patients with dental phobia. That’s why we offer a compassionate approach to dentistry with the help…
Sedation Dentistry
Don’t Let Fear of the Dentist Hold You Back—Sedation Dentistry Can Help
For many people, fear of the dentist is a very real obstacle. Just the thought of sitting in a dental chair can trigger feelings of anxiety or dread. If this hits close to home, you’re not alone. Millions of adults avoid dental offices every year due to dental fear, ultimately putting their oral health—and overall…
Who’s Afraid Of The Big, Bad…Dentist?
Millions of people get so worked up about dental appointments that they skip them. At Staten Island Dental Care we understand that dental anxiety is a very real thing, and that for some people it’s more like dental phobia. But skipping the dentist is not a good idea. Sedation dentistry can help. Survey after survey…
Let Us Ease Your Dental Anxiety
If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry from Staten Island Dental Care. Millions of Americans stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe form, too, called dental phobia. In both, some people…
Don’t Let Fear Of The Dentist Compromise Your Oral Health
If you have claustrophobia, you avoid cave exploration. If you have acrophobia (fear of heights), you avoid sky diving. In either case, you can live a fulfilling life without engaging in these activities. And if you have dental phobia, you might avoid the dentist. At Staten Island Dental Care, we don’t want anyone to do…
Don’t Skip the Dentist! Sedation Dentistry
If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry, offered by Staten Island Dental Care. Millions of Americans stress out because they have to see the dentist, so if that sounds like you, you aren’t alone. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more…
Questions To Ask Your Dentist
Sometimes people research mechanics or hairdressers more thoroughly than their dental professional. Now, cars and hair are important, but shouldn’t your dental health be even more important? At Staten Island Dental Care, we love to answer questions about all facets of dentistry. You teeth, after all, are living structures, and they need as much attention…
Worried About Dental Visits?
Millions of Americans cope with dental anxiety. We see it almost every day at Staten Island Dental Care, and offer sedation dentistry to those who need it. “How can I manage anxiety about visiting the dentist?” 1. Consider what the anxiety stems from. For example: pain, injections, loss of control, personal space invasion, embarrassment about…
The Help You Need: Sedation Dentistry in Staten Island
Dental anxiety affects millions of Americans. For some people it’s so strong that they avoid going to the dentist altogether. That might seem rational enough: why do something when you know it’s going to upset you? The problem with that, of course, is that they’re putting their dental health at risk. Sedation dentistry from Staten…
Sedation Dentistry Relieves Anxiety
At Staten Island Dental Care, we know that some of our patients get nervous when the time comes for another dentist appointment. And that’s why we offer sedation dentistry. We want to be sure that they don’t put off the treatments they need. Millions of people across the United States cope with dental anxiety. In…
