• Establishing trust: Finding a dental team like Dr. Justin Rashbaum’s, that is both understanding and trustworthy, is a critical step. A dentist who communicates effectively about your treatment can help. Before making an appointment with any dentist, ask about their sedation options.


• Regular visits: Counterintuitive as it may sound, frequent dental visits can reduce anxiety. Regular visits help you familiarize with the dental practice and form a bond with the team so you can feel more at ease. Even procedures like fillings or root canals can become routine with enough “practice.”


• Comforting environment: Rise Dental Studio in NYC offers a supportive, clean, and pleasant atmosphere where you can feel at ease. Stop by any practice you’re considering to see how the vibe sits with you.


• Distraction is good: Dr. Rashbaum practices the art of distraction beautifully. Sharing stories about mutual interests can help shift focus away from your anxiety. Look for a dentist who can chat you up while they work.


• Anxiety management techniques: Before the visit, try methods like deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, or meditating. At Rise Dental Studio in Midtown, you can feel safe and confident to inform the dental team about your anxiety; we’re trained to manage such situations and will respond with compassion.


• Sedation dentistry: Sedation (along with plenty of appropriate pain management, of course) is an option for those who experience extreme dental fear. Inquire with your dentist about this.

In a city with plenty of dentists, that just-right fit may be tricky to find; but the good news is that your perfect Manhattan dentist is probably out there!