Whether you are a currently a patient of Manhattan Periodontal Associates or perusing this site in consideration of one of the services we offer to improve your appearance, self-confidence and health, we applaud you!  We recognize, however, that while our patients greatly value such services, some may respond to the thought of an upcoming dental procedure with trepidation or anxiety.  This is why at the Manhattan office of Dr. Nicholas Toscano we are proud to offer options for sedation dentistry.

In part 1 of our series on sedation dentistry, we discuss the benefits of oral sedation.  Oral sedation is the use of medication taken by mouth to induce a state of comfort and relaxation. The patient may take medication before as well as during treatment to maintain an enhanced level of comfort.  The benefits of oral sedation for dental treatment include:

• Greatly reduced anxiety for the patient, beginning well prior to the scheduled appointment time.
• While comfortable and relaxed, the patient remains aware durning their treatment, able to communicate with the doctor and staff.
• The sedated patient is able to tolerate more procedures during a single visit, reducing the number of appointments necessary to complete treatment.

If anxiety or fear of the dental office has prevented you from receiving necessary periodontal treatment, please contact our caring staff to discuss your options for sedation dentistry.  Manhattan dentist Dr. Toscano wants to help you achieve and maintain optimum oral health by making your dental experience as comfortable as possible.  We look forward to hearing from you!