Our goal is to make each dental visit a relaxed and pleasant experience.

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Carl D. Levy, D.M.D.

102 Hyde Parkway - Palmyra, New York 14522     (315)597-5511

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We know that many patients are apprehensive about receiving dental care.  We pride ourselves on our ability to make each patient as comfortable and relaxed as possible while    receiving care. 

First, we listen to your concerns. We explain what we are going to do and what you will feel before starting any procedures. We then discuss different methods for making you as comfortable as possible. 

Our dental treatment rooms are equipped with stereo headphones and television sets.  You may watch your choice of DVD movies or concerts or listen to your choice of music during treatment. We have found these to be very helpful in reducing the noises you hear during dental treatment and relaxing and entertaining patients during longer dental procedures.   Many new procedures, such as "Lumineers", can give you a beautiful new smile without any drilling. discomfort or need to use anesthetics. When the use of a dental drill is required, our new "air-less" dental drills are much quieter and vibrate much less the the drills made just a few years ago.

Virtually Painless Injections

An  anesthetic cream is applied to the gums with a cotton swab prior to any injections. This cream numbs the spot where Dr. Levy will give you one of the most gentle injections possible.  We use the shortest, thinnest sterile disposable needles possible. No procedures will be started until the area to be treated is totally numb.

Some patients require medication to help them relax. We sometimes use oral sedative medications (pills) such as Valium  and Nitrous Oxide ("gas") when needed. We often find that after one or more visits these patients develop a trust in our gentleness and can have further dental treatments without the need for these medications.

Treating Children

Many times, when we are treating young children and anesthetic is required, we simply tell them we are going to "put their tooth to sleep."  We do not mention the words injection, shot or needle.  Most children have no idea we gave them an injection, do not cry or even flinch.  Most adults have a similar reaction to most of the dental injections we give.

If your young child is coming to see us for his "first filling" you should not prepare him by telling him what to expect. Most young children have no fear of the dentist or of having a filling. Don’t try to "prepare" your child. You may inadvertently pass your own fears to the child.

Don’t discuss the appointment until the evening before and then simply tell your child that "tomorrow the dentist is going to fix that problem with your tooth." If your child asks questions about how, simply say that you don’t know and end the conversation. Schedule the child's appointment early in the day, when he or she is well rested. When your child arrives for the appointment, we will explain to him/her what we will be doing in terms a child can understand. The great majority of children do great and do not shed a single tear.

Both Dr. Levy and all his staff have children of their own. We understand your fears and any fears your child might have.