your emotional state and your oral health

Does Your Emotional State Affect Your Oral Health?

Dental Anxiety, General Dentistry, NYC Smile Spa

You may be surprised to learn that your emotions and how you feel can affect the state of your oral health. If you are not feeling your best and have the blues, you may not feel like cleaning your teeth properly, eating the right foods, or even visiting medical professionals for regular appointments, such as oral hygiene examination appointments in our office. Over time, this behavior can lead to serious problems with your teeth and gums, such as dental decay and gum disease.

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Has It Been A While Since We’ve Seen You?

Dental Anxiety, General Dentistry, NYC Smile Spa

We are passionate about our patients visiting our office for routine oral hygiene examinations. Do you remember the last time you visited our office for an examination and cleaning? If it has been some time since your last visit, you may be due for an appointment. Since we are still so fresh into the new year, it is the perfect time for a visit. No matter how well you clean your teeth on your own throughout the year, routine dental exams are a must. Read on to learn about the importance of a professional teeth cleaning and examination.

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What Is Dental Phobia?

Dental Anxiety, NYC Smile Spa

At NYC Smile Spa, we specialize in treating patients who suffer from dental phobia, a serious, often paralyzing, fear of visiting the dentist. Many people who struggle with dental phobias stop visiting the dentist altogether and often end up developing serious issues with their oral health. Eventually, this can lead to problems with eating and living everyday life. Postponing routine dental care and necessary treatments can lead to more complex dental problems and the need for additional treatments. This is not ideal for someone who suffers from dental anxiety. It can become a vicious cycle.

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Behavioral Approach To Treating Dental Fears And Phobias Versus Sedation

Dental Anxiety, NYC Smile Spa, Patient Education

At NYC Smile Spa, we are passionate about helping our patients overcome their fears and phobias about receiving dental care. We know that there are patients who have avoided receiving care for many years due to their feelings. To help patients get the care they need, many dentists in the US have been trained to deal with fearful and phobic patients by providing various forms of sedation. We have a different and unique approach that Dr. Krochak explains further. Click here to watch the short video where Dr. Krochak explains his belief in choosing a behavioral approach over sedation.

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We Can Help You Overcome Your Dental Fear And Anxiety

Dental Anxiety, General Dentistry, NYC Smile Spa, Patient Education

At NYC Smile Spa, we specialize in treating patients who have dental fear and anxiety. There are many people who have a fear of the dentist and receiving dental treatments. Unfortunately, postponing routine dental care and necessary treatments can lead to more complex dental problems and the need for additional treatments. This is not ideal for someone who suffers from dental anxiety. It can become a vicious cycle. Unlike other practices, we help patients overcome their fear and anxiety without sedation dentistry. Patients who use sedation dentistry will still have their same fears and will have to be sedated again the next time they need treatment.

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Do You Have Dental Anxiety?

Dental Anxiety, NYC Smile Spa

We know that we have a number of patients who visit us due to our specialization — helping patients with dental fear or anxiety. We want to help you overcome your fears so that you are able to get the dental care you need. Delaying routine dental care and recommended treatments leads to more time in our office for care. We want to share some tips that may help you feel more relaxed before and during your visit. Continue reading to learn more.

importance of oral health

Your Oral Health Is Too Important To Put Off!

Dental Anxiety, General Dentistry, NYC Smile Spa

We know this time of year can be busy and difficult, especially if you have vacations planned or have another residence during the summer months. Did we recommend a preventative or restorative treatment during your last appointment and you have delayed scheduling your visit? It may also have slipped your mind to schedule your appointment once you left the office and returned to your daily life. No matter the reason, we encourage you to make your oral health a priority and schedule your treatment appointment today. Delaying and postponing a needed dental treatment can lead to serious oral health complications, the need for additional treatments, as well as added expenses. Read on to learn more.

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Hear From a Patient Like You – Treating Dental Phobia

Dental Anxiety, NYC Smile Spa

Are you looking for a dental practice that provides the most up-to-date dental treatment while considering what’s best for your oral health? Do you look for a dentist who truly listens to concerns and does what they can to ease the fears of a nervous patient? At NYC Smile Spa, located in beautiful New York, NY we pride ourselves on being totally committed to our patients while providing first-class care. We believe in providing the finest, most modern dental treatment available while considering your comfort, oral health needs, and financial concerns.

Ease your dental fears and find comfort in our office

Ease Your Dental Fears And Find Comfort in Our Office

Dental Anxiety, NYC Smile Spa

Do you avoid the dentist due to nerves or a past bad dental experience? If so, you are not alone, as an estimated 30 to 40 million Americans avoid visiting the dentist out of fear. At NYC Smile Spa, we specialize in treating patients with dental anxiety and phobias. Dr. Krochak, Dr. Perlman, and their entire team go out of their way to create an environment that is relaxing, safe and comfortable. The goal is to change the perception of dentistry and help nervous patients overcome their fears and phobias to visit our office and receive the care they need. Delaying hygiene examinations and needed treatments can result in additional treatments and more complex dental problems.

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Don’t Miss This Interview With Dr. Perlman

Dental Anxiety, NYC Smile Spa, Team

Are you looking for a dental practice that provides the most up-to-date dental treatment while considering what’s best for your oral health? Do you look for a dentist who truly listens to concerns and does what they can to ease the fears of a nervous patient? At NYC Smile Spa, located in beautiful New York, NY we pride ourselves on being totally committed to our patients while providing first-class care. We believe in providing the finest, most modern dental treatment available while considering your comfort, oral health needs, and financial concerns.