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At A Glance
New York Family Dental Arts is the strongest overall starting point in New York if you want a dependable option for sedation dentistry.
Gramercy Park Dental has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
Pearl Dental NYC is one of the clearest places to start if insurance fit matters before you book.
Tribeca Dental Studio is a stronger first look if weekend availability matters more than weekday convenience.
Smyleee Ratings are editorial signals based on reviews, quality of care, and patient feedback. Close scores should be treated as broadly comparable.
Sedation Dentistry Costs in New York, New York (2026)
Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan
ProcedureTypical Cost
Nitrous oxide / laughing gas (per visit)$75 – $200
Oral sedation (moderate, per visit)$150 – $500
IV sedation (per hour)$400 – $800
General anesthesia (per hour, hospital/ASC)$800 – $1,200
Sedation consultation + medical review$100 – $300
Dental exam under sedation$300 – $600
Filling under sedation$400 – $800
Extraction under sedation$500 – $1,000
Deep cleaning under sedation$600 – $1,200
Post-sedation recovery monitoring$100 – $250
Prices sourced from Liv Hospital, Capital Smiles, Hudson Valley Perio Implants, Kari Mann Dental Studio, Mahopac Dental, Restore in 24, DentSed, and Barkoff Dental. Ranges reflect New York regional pricing with adjustments for NYC premium as of 2026 in USD. Dental insurance typically does not cover sedation as it is considered elective treatment.
Prices verified Aug 17, 2026
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200, East 72nd Street, Manhattan, New York, New York
Open until 7 PM
Documented for sedation dentistry in New York, with sedation dentistry on the service list and 10 procedures on file.
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Sedation dentistry is available for patients with significant dental anxiety, offering a calmer experience for those who have historically avoided dental care due to fear.
Services:Sedation DentistryDental CleaningDental CrownsDental Implants+6 more
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Sedation Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 572 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 93/100.
118, East 19th Street, Manhattan, New York, New York
Open until 5 PM
Sedation Dentistry focus in New York, with sedation dentistry listed among 5 documented services.
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The practice offers preventive and restorative dental care with a range of service options, including sedation dentistry for patients who experience anxiety around dental treatment. Sedation options are available for patients who find dental visits particularly stressful, allowing common procedures to be completed with greater comfort.
Services:Sedation DentistryDental CleaningDental FillingsGeneral Dentistry+1 more
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Sedation Dentistry, 4.6★ Google rating across 666 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 86/100.
Suite 305, 1110, 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, New York, New York
Open until 5 PM
New York clinic with a sedation dentistry specialty — Sedation Dentistry is on file among 6 procedures.
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Sedation dentistry is available for patients requiring comfort management during more involved procedures. Patients in Midtown East and the Upper East Side seeking periodontal care, dental implants, or sedation dentistry can contact Scott H.
Services:Sedation DentistryDental CleaningDental ImplantsEmergency Dentistry+2 more
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Sedation Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 515 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 90/100.
Sedation Dentistry is the documented focus in New York; Sedation Dentistry sits within 11 services on profile.
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The practice offers dental cleanings, sedation dentistry, general care, and affordable dental services in a clean, modern office with a staff known for attentiveness and a strong commitment to patient comfort. Sedation dentistry is available for patients who experience dental anxiety or who require more involved procedures. Patients in TriBeCa and Downtown Manhattan seeking a general dental practice with sedation options, meticulous hygienists, and thorough preventive care can contact Tribeca Dental Studio through this page to schedule an appointment.
Services:Sedation DentistryDental CleaningDental CrownsDental Implants+7 more
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Sedation Dentistry, 4.7★ Google rating across 635 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 89/100.
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Sedation Dentistry, 5.0★ Google rating across 474 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 94/100.
Room 806, 30, East 40th Street, Manhattan, New York, New York
Open until 6 PM
New York practice known for sedation dentistry, with Sedation Dentistry among 9 documented procedures.
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The practice offers comprehensive general dental care, sedation dentistry for anxious patients, and emergency appointment availability for patients with urgent dental needs. Sedation dentistry is available for patients who experience dental anxiety, allowing procedures to be completed with significantly less distress. Patients considering Madison Dental Loft for general dental care, sedation dentistry, or a specific procedure such as wisdom teeth removal or cavity repair can contact the practice using the phone number or contact form on this page.
Services:Sedation DentistryDental CleaningDental ImplantsEmergency Dentistry+5 more
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Sedation Dentistry, 5.0★ Google rating across 440 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 91/100.
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Sedation Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 223 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 92/100.
3rd floor, 1158, Broadway, Manhattan, New York, New York
Open until 6 PM
Pediatric Dentistry focus in New York, with sedation dentistry listed among 11 documented services.
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Sedation dentistry is available for patients who find dental treatment significantly stressful, allowing common procedures to be completed with greater physical ease.
Services:Sedation DentistryChildren / Pediatric DentistryCosmetic DentistryDental Cleaning+7 more
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Sedation Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 490 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 92/100.
Ste CD, 285, Fort Washington Avenue, Manhattan, New York, New York
Open until 7 PM
New York clinic with a cosmetic dentistry specialty — Sedation Dentistry is on file among 5 procedures.
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The practice offers cosmetic dentistry and sedation-assisted dental care for patients who need a calmer, more supported experience during dental treatment. Sedation dentistry is a primary service at this office, and the clinical team has a particular focus on patients with dental anxiety.
Services:Sedation DentistryCosmetic DentistryDental ImplantsRoot Canal Treatment+1 more
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Sedation Dentistry, 5.0★ Google rating across 347 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 89/100.
Suite 2, 128, East 71st Street, Manhattan, New York, New York
Open until 6 PM
Invisalign is the documented focus in New York; Sedation Dentistry sits within 7 services on profile.
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Sedation dentistry is offered to support comfortable completion of longer cosmetic procedures, some of which involve extended periods in the dental chair.
Services:Sedation DentistryCosmetic DentistryDental BondingInvisalign+3 more
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Sedation Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 216 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 90/100.
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EditorialUpdated August 17, 2026Independently reviewed
Sedation dentistry in New York City addresses the dental anxiety of a patient community whose size and diversity creates a sedation demand that is larger and more varied than any other US dental market. The New York City sedation dental patient includes the Midtown executive whose phobia was created by a childhood extraction performed without adequate anaesthesia and whose high-income professional life has never forced a return to the dental chair, the East New York patient whose acute dental fear reflects the specific cultural dental experience of the Caribbean community they grew up in, the recent immigrant from a country where dental care was available only in its most austere form, and the autistic adult patient whose sensory processing requirements make conventional dental care impossible without pharmacological support. The New York City dental sedation environment is regulated by the New York State Board of Dentistry's permit requirements for moderate and deep sedation — the permit that distinguishes the nitrous-only practice from the IV-capable practice and that the Smyleee evaluation verifies as a prerequisite for inclusion on this list.
Smyleee evaluated NYC sedation dental practices on New York State Board of Dentistry sedation permit level — distinguishing nitrous-only from moderate and deep IV sedation certification — sedation monitoring protocol quality, multi-quadrant complex restorative session management under sedation, multilingual pre-sedation consultation and consent capability, special needs patient sedation experience, and patient outcome quality for the dental phobia and high-complexity deferred-care presentation across the full sedation modality range. These ten NYC practices are the sedation dentists the data confirmed as most reliably delivering clinically safe and linguistically accessible sedation dentistry to the full range of New York City's enormous and diverse dental anxiety patient community.
Medically reviewed by
Dr Maqsud Mallick — BDS
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questions answered by our editorial team
In New York, a dental exam under sedation typically costs $300 – $600, based on Smyleee's September 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
A filling under sedation in New York typically ranges $400 – $800 (September 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
An extraction under sedation in New York typically ranges $500 – $1,000 (September 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
An oral sedation (moderate, per visit) in New York typically ranges $150 – $500 (September 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks New York sedation dentistry clinics on a weighted score: verified patient reviews (30%), clinical credentials and expertise (20%), technology and equipment (15%), accessibility (15%), pricing transparency (10%), and patient experience (10%). The list is recomputed from current data and independently reviewed by Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS.
The ranking is recalculated on a rolling basis from current review and profile data and was last reviewed in September 2026. Clinics can move up or down as their underlying data changes.
Prioritise verified credentials and relevant training, modern equipment and sterilisation standards, a strong and recent review history, transparent pricing, and clear communication about treatment options. Confirm the clinic is taking new patients and offers sedation dentistry before booking.
Many clinics in New York accept major dental insurance and offer financing such as in-house payment plans or third-party options like CareCredit for larger treatments. Coverage and financing vary by practice — confirm your plan is accepted and ask about phased or monthly payment options before treatment begins.
How We Vet Each Clinic
Every clinic on this list passes our verification process
License & standing verified — active state dental license confirmed with no disciplinary actions.
Patient review volume checked — minimum verified patient reviews across Google with a strong average rating.
Local presence confirmed — verified physical practice in the NYC metro area with established patient base.
Technology & equipment assessed — modern dental technology and sterilization standards evaluated.
Transparent pricing reviewed — clear communication of costs, financing options, and insurance acceptance.