Dental anxiety is real, and you’re not the only one dealing with it. At Albany County Dental, we get it. That’s why we offer sedation dentistry to help you feel calm and comfortable during your visit.
Our Delmar office is just minutes from North Greenbush, and we’ve helped thousands of patients get the dental care they need without the stress. Let’s talk about how we can help you too.
We offer different levels of sedation because everyone’s needs are different. During your consultation, we’ll figure out what works best for you based on your anxiety level and the treatment you need.
This is our mildest option. You stay awake and aware, but you feel relaxed. The effects wear off fast, so you can drive yourself home. It’s great for cleanings and simple procedures.
You take a pill before your appointment that makes you drowsy and calm. You’re still conscious, but most people don’t remember much about the procedure. This works well for longer treatments or moderate anxiety.
This is our deepest level of conscious sedation. We can adjust it throughout your procedure as needed. You’ll need someone to drive you home, but it’s perfect for extensive work or severe anxiety.
Sedation changes everything. Instead of putting off dental work for years, you can get it done comfortably. Many patients finish all their needed treatments in just one or two relaxed visits.
For busy professionals and students in the North Greenbush and Troy area, this means fewer appointments and less time away from work or school. You can tackle everything at once instead of spreading it out over months.
Lots of different situations call for sedation:
The cost depends on which type of sedation you choose and how long your procedure takes. We’ll give you clear pricing during your consultation. Most patients find it’s worth the investment for the comfort and peace of mind.
We work with most insurance plans and offer financing through CareCredit. Our team will help you understand your options before you decide.
Children can benefit from sedation dentistry as well. If your child has dental anxiety or special needs, we have gentle options that work for young patients. We work with parents to make sure kids have positive experiences.
For complex cases, we can provide deeper sedation. Our team includes doctors trained in different sedation techniques, and we work with anesthesiologists when needed.
We also offer same-day dentures near Castleton-on-Hudson, NY for patients who need immediate tooth replacement. Our modern office lets us complete many treatments in one visit, which means fewer trips for you.
Whether you need a simple cleaning under light sedation or full mouth work with deeper sedation, we’ll create a plan that fits your needs and comfort level.
Our doctors have the training and licenses needed for sedation dentistry. Dr. Marina Shraga, Dr. Sharon Lee, and Dr. Serge each have years of experience helping anxious patients feel comfortable.
Elizabeth, our office manager, helps patients understand their sedation options and works with insurance companies. Everyone on our team gets regular training in the latest techniques.
Don’t let dental anxiety keep you from taking care of your health. We’ve helped thousands of patients in the North Greenbush area get past their fears and complete their treatments comfortably.
Call Albany County Dental at (518) 261-4800 to schedule your sedation consultation.
We’re located at 4 Normanskill Blvd #401 in Delmar, easy to reach from North Greenbush, Troy, and the whole Capital District. We’re open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with plenty of parking.
Give us a call today and let’s talk about your options.