Sedation Dentistry

Can Sedation Dentistry Help with Gag Reflex Sensitivity?

A sensitive gag reflex can make visits to the dentist stressful and uncomfortable. Even routine cleanings or minor treatments can trigger a gag reflex for some. This may lead to interrupted procedures or avoidance of dental appointments altogether. Sedation dentistry offers a practical solution. Dr. Dean Glasser, a Columbia University Dental School professor, and his daughter, Dr. […]

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Sedation dentistry for your next appointment with Dr. Dean Glasser

Dental anxiety can impact anyone at any age. For some patients, dentistry can provoke a fear and trepidation that, in spite of knowing there is a problem, the individual will forgo care until the emergency reaches unbearable discomfort. For others, past negative experiences in the dental chair can cause patients to avoid visiting their dentist.

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The Basics of Oral Surgery

Whether you are having a temporary implant placed or you’re having a tooth pulled, if you just found out that you have to have oral surgery done you may be a little bit nervous. One of our jobs here at our office is to ensure that all of our patients feel as calm and comfortable

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The 411 on Conscious Sedation

When it comes to sedation dentistry, patients often assume that the only method used involves being completely unconscious with general anesthesia. And although general anesthesia can be used to help calm patients nerves and make the procedure go smoother for them emotionally, here at Dr. Dean Glasser’s office, we offer a variety of different types

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Bid Adieu To Your Dental Fears

If the thought of a visit to the dentist sets your stomach a-flutter, fear not and breathe deeply. There is a solution. Dr. Glasser commonly uses conscious sedation as a way to help his patients relax during their dental procedures. This type of sedation uses a gas called Nitrous Oxide and is also called “inhaled

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