FAQs

Metal-Free Dentistry focuses on using non-toxic restorative materials. There are metal-free filling material, metal-free crowns, and metal-free implants.

Our certified dentists at Rockefeller Cosmetic Dentistry use metal-free restorative material known as composite. A composite filling is a “white”, “tooth-colored” filling that is aesthetic appeasing, as they blend in with the surrounding natural teeth much more seamlessly.

For teeth replacement patients looking for a natural, holistic way to replace teeth, metal-free zirconia dental implants are the latest success in natural cosmetic dentistry. Zironia Implants are 100% Biocompatible (non-toxic). There’s virtually no allergic reaction potential, meaning they have a higher level of osseointegration (acceptance and integration with existing bone structures).

Smile in a Day™ is a state-of-the-art technique that uses dental implants to safely, predictably, and immediately replace missing teeth or stabilize your existing denture. This procedure is often the ideal solution for NYC dental implants patients who have been told they need to have their teeth extracted, those who experience the negative effects of wearing dentures, or those who are mission one or multiple teeth.
Metal-free Zirconia Implants, make for a whiter and brighter look as there is no metal to show through or darken the appearance of the crown nor is there any possibility of metal showing through at the gum line.

An intense fear of dentists is commonly referred to as dentophobia — or more technically odontophobia — and affects approximately ten percent of all dental patients, and even more of the world at large (who never visit the dentist as a result).
Good oral health depends on a daily hygiene regimen (brushing and flossing twice a day) and routine check-ups (at least every six months) with a qualified dentist.
This can prove extremely detrimental to a patient’s overall oral health considering the progressive nature of gum disease and tooth decay. For instance, gingivitis can grow into advanced periodontal disease eventually causing bone density and tooth loss. That’s why it’s paramount to make sure our patients feel comfortable coming into Rockefeller Cosmetic Dentists — and why we offer those suffering from extreme anxiety IV sedation.

Minimal — patient kept awake but relaxed, light doses of nitrous oxide (laughing gas).
Moderate — patient may slur words and forget part of the procedure afterward, but is generally still conscious. Uses stronger doses of nitrous oxide.
Deep — through the use of IV sedation (a general anesthesia) on a light level, the patient is kept at the edge of consciousness and can still be awakened if the need arises.
General anesthesia — through the full use of a breathing mask and IV sedation, the patient is rendered completely unconscious.

IV Sedation is the process of administering sedation medications intravenously. This can range from moderate to complete levels of unconsciousness, depending on the strength of the dose (which directly relates to both the patient’s anxiety level and the extent of work to be done).
Because the medication is received through veins, it works quicker and your dentist can adjust the amount of sedative administered as needed, continually throughout the procedure. However, no matter the type or strength of sedation therapy you receive, a local anesthetic (numbing agent) must be applied to help with local pains around the surgical area.

Pain — according to Colgate’s recent study, 6% of dental patients experience fear of pain as the primary reason for their dental phobia. Exhibited mostly in adults over 24, this fear may be a result of visiting the dentist before “pain-free” methods were developed in the past several years.
Childhood trauma — almost every child fears going to their primary care physician or dentist, in one way or another. If this is coupled with a procedure performed early in life where pain or discomfort was experienced (even something like novocaine injections), later life anxiety could intensify.