Is Sedation Dentistry Right For You?Some people cannot imagine a more nerve-wracking and distressing experience than being told that a lengthy dental procedure is being scheduled. Depending on the type of treatment required, this could mean a few hours “in the chair” as a dentist, periodontist or other dental expert does some extensive work. Of course, for such comprehensive work, a typical patient will be administered a local anesthetic, so as not to experience any pain. But for some, the anxiety of sitting through procedure may be more stressful than the procedure itself, and for that, sedation dentistry in Long Island can provide some relief. (more…)