New York, NY ( prfree.org ) December 18, 2013 - Many young children are apprehensive about visiting the dentist, and even more anxious about undergoing procedures, such as fillings, root canals or tooth extractions. Fortunately, sedation dentistry treatments at can help quell the fears of even the most anxious child.

Dr. Deborah Pilla, of Park View Pediatric Dentistry in New York City, explains that sedation dentistry is extremely common among young children who have previously been unable to receive dental care due to high levels of anxiety, or for those children who have special care needs. Prior to administering any sedative or anesthetic, Dr. Pilla discusses the specific needs of each young child with a parent, discussing the process with them in great detail.

Dr. Pilla offers three types of sedation at her practice, designed to treat patients in comfort. The first type offered is called oral conscious sedation, which comes in the form of a small pill. The patient takes the pill approximately one hour before the procedure begins. The pill will help the patient relax, and leave them with little or no memory of the procedure.

A second sedation treatment Dr. Pilla offers is nitrous oxide, also called "laughing gas." Nitrous oxide is administered at the dentist's office just before dental treatment begins. The effects of nitrous oxide are immediate, and allow a patient to feel calm or even giddy, during treatment. The effects of nitrous oxide will wear off naturally, without any lasting feelings of disorientation, or dizziness. Nitrous oxide is also safe to use on patients, regardless of any allergies, or existing health issues.

Dr. Pilla also offers a third form of sedation dentistry within her practice, General Anesthesia (or "IV sedation.") This form of sedation is used less frequently than nitrous oxide or oral sedation. The technique uses anesthesia for children getting dental treatments in a hospital setting. Dr. Pilla conducts this treatment at North Shore LIJ/Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan. IV sedation is usually recommended for patients who either need extensive dental work, or have severe anxieties. The treatment allows the child to go to sleep, so the dentist can work without any distractions.

The advantages of sedation dentistry are reaped not only by patients, but by pediatric dentists as well. Aside from treating anxious patients, sedation dentistry can be used for children who have tooth sensitivities or difficulty sitting for long periods of time.

Dr. Pilla offers sedation dentistry, along with other dental treatments, at her practice, Park View Pediatric Dentistry in New York City. Interested parties are encouraged to contact her office directly at 212.879.6518 or http://www.parkavepd.com.

About Dr. Pilla

At Park View Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Deborah Pilla is committed to helping children of all ages achieve and maintain healthy, beautiful smiles. In 1985, she pioneered one of New York City's first dental practices exclusively dedicated to children, and Dr. Pilla is affiliated with North Shore LIJ/Lenox Hill Hospital, where she has had operating privileges for over 20 years. She was also on staff at the Blythedale Children's Hospital for more than seven years.

After earning her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree with high honors at SUNY Buffalo, Dr. Pilla completed her pediatric dental residency at the Montefiore Medical Center as Chief Resident and also underwent an extensive pediatric dental fellowship at Columbia University for patients with special needs.

Dr. Pilla is also a respected member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Association of Women Dentists, the New York Society of Dentistry for Children and the Medical Advisory Board of the Little Baby Face Foundation, where she volunteers her time to perform reconstructive surgeries for children with congenital facial birth defects.

Dr. Pilla can be reached directly by phone at 212.879.6518 or http://www.parkavepd.com.

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Dr. Pilla is also a respected member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Association of Women Dentists, the New York Society of Dentistry for Children and the Medical Advisory Board of the Little Baby Face Foundation, where she volunteers her time to perform reconstructive surgeries for children with congenital facial birth defects. Dr. Pilla can be reached directly by phone at 212.879.6518 or http://www.parkavepd.com.