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Dental Sedation

Ensuring Comfort and Relaxation for Anxious Patients

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Experience Optimal Comfort

Experience Gentle Dental Care with Our Expert Sedation Dentistry Services – Your Comfort is Our Priority!

Expert Sedation Specialists

WM Dental Care was among the first in New York State certified to offer sedation services. Recognizing the common stress associated with dental visits, our team provides three types of trusted sedation to help patients feel calm, relaxed, and at ease while in our care.

Sedation dentistry can be particularly beneficial for individuals with dental anxiety, a low pain threshold, or those undergoing complex and lengthy procedures. Our careful analysis of anxiety levels, procedure duration, health history, and personal preferences always guides the administration of sedative medications.

Ensuring Comfort and Safety for Anxiety-Free Dental Care

Trusted Sedation Options, Tailored to Your Individual Needs for a Stress-Free Dental Experience.

Nitrous Oxide

  • Also known as "laughing gas," Nitrous Oxide is available to all patients upon request. Our goal is to create a dental practice where visits are enjoyable, and Nitrous Oxide helps make dental appointments more tolerable for people with anxiety. Nitrous Oxide is administered through a mask over the nose and the effects wear off quickly, allowing patients to drive themselves to and from their appointment.

Oral Sedation

  • Oral Sedation helps relax patients who are anxious about their dental procedures. It involves an oral medication taken before the appointment with additional doses given if needed after the dentist assesses the patient's sedation level.

IV Sedation and General Anesthesia

  • With IV sedation, a medication is administered through a vein in your arm or hand. This allows the medication to work quickly and effectively to feel deeply relaxed and calm. You might even doze off during the procedure. The great thing about IV sedation is that it can be adjusted throughout the procedure to ensure you're as comfortable as possible. Afterward, the medication wears off fairly quickly, but you might feel a little groggy or tired for a short time.

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Jacob Graca, DDS

Dr. Jacob Graca is a Western New York native passionate about thoughtful, patient-centered dental care. He creates a welcoming environment and brings warmth and genuine focus to every patient interaction, with the goal of treating his patients like family and building lasting relationships. Known for his calm demeanor and attentive listening, he strives to understand each patient’s goals and concerns.

Dr. Graca was selected for the University at Buffalo’s highly competitive seven-year accelerated dental program, completing his undergraduate studies in biology as a member of the University Honors College before entering dental school. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree magna cum laude, with advanced concentrations in prosthodontics and periodontics and research honors for his thesis on 3D printing dental prosthetics.

He furthered his clinical training through an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at the Long Beach Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Southern California, one of the nation’s strongest programs for implant training. There, he cared for U.S. veterans with complex medical and dental needs and gained advanced experience in restorative, surgical, and prosthetic procedures. After practicing in California, he chose to return home to Western New York to serve the community where he grew up. In practice, he most enjoys comprehensive cases including dental implants, cosmetic and functional prosthetic rehabilitations, clear aligner orthodontics, and root canal therapy, always combining precision with patient comfort.

Dr. Graca is committed to lifelong learning, regularly pursuing continuing education to stay current with modern techniques and technology. He is also actively involved in organized dentistry as a member of the American Dental Association, New York State Dental Association, Eighth District Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry. He has participated in advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C., Albany, and Sacramento to support policies that benefit both patients and the dental profession.

Outside the office, he enjoys spending time with family, friends, and his dog, Chara, as well as staying active outdoors, traveling, and cheering on the Buffalo Bills.