Quick facts for Poughkeepsie patients
- Address: 1105 Locust Street, Kingston, NY 12401
- From Poughkeepsie: about 20 miles, 30 to 35 minutes by Route 9W
- Hours: Tuesday to Thursday, 8 am to 5 pm, by appointment
- Phone: 845-336-5855
- Insurance: most PPO plans, CSEA and Kingston Trust Fund; CareCredit and Cherry
- Dentist: Dr. Ibrahim Sayeed, DDS, for adults and teens
Getting here from Poughkeepsie
Open our address in Google Maps for turn-by-turn directions from your street.
Route 9W, the direct way
Cross the Mid-Hudson Bridge (Routes 44 and 55) to Highland, then head north on 9W through Esopus and Port Ewen into Kingston. About 20 miles and 30 to 35 minutes.
Route 9 and the Rhinecliff bridge
Head north on Route 9 through Hyde Park and Rhinebeck, then cross the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge on Route 199. Slower from the city, but handy from Hyde Park.
Both bridges collect their toll only eastbound, so you pay on the way home, by E-ZPass or toll by mail. Patients also come from Arlington, Spackenkill, Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley.
How many trips to plan for
A half-hour drive matters, so here is what each treatment usually involves. Tell us you are coming from Poughkeepsie and we will keep the number of trips down where it is safe to.
| Treatment | Trips to Kingston | Spread over |
|---|---|---|
| Checkup and cleaning | 1 | About an hour, booked together |
| Crown | 2 | One to two weeks, while a local lab makes it |
| Bridge | 2 | One to two weeks |
| Root canal | Usually 1 | 60 to 90 minutes, then a crown |
| Porcelain veneers | 2 to 3 | A few weeks |
| Dental implant | Scan, placement, crown | A few months while the bone heals |
| Dentures | Several | Each step checks the fit |
What Poughkeepsie patients come to us for
Most make the drive for larger treatment, where planning and experience matter most.
Dental implants for Poughkeepsie patients
Dental implants replace one tooth, several, or a full arch of fixed teeth on four or more implants (often called All-on-4). Dr. Sayeed plans each one with our 3D CBCT scan and places it with a 3D-printed surgical guide, all in our office, so there is no separate imaging appointment.
Implant recovery time for Poughkeepsie patients
Most people take a day or two to rest, and mild soreness usually settles within a few days. The implant then fuses with the bone over the next few months, and the final tooth is fitted once it has. Implants stay fixed, help keep the jawbone from shrinking and can last for decades. Read how long implant recovery takes.
Dental crowns
Tooth-colored crowns for cracked, worn or root-canal-treated teeth. A digital scan replaces impression putty, and a local lab makes the crown in one to two weeks.
Veneers and whitening
Porcelain veneers in two or three visits, lasting 10 to 20 years with care, and teeth whitening in the office or with custom trays.
Root canals and everyday care
Dr. Sayeed has done more than 4,000 root canals, most in one visit. We also do checkups, cleanings, fillings and extractions.
Your first visit from Poughkeepsie
A little preparation means the first trip covers as much as possible.
Bring
Your insurance card, photo ID and a list of the medicines you take.
Send ahead
Recent X-rays from your Poughkeepsie dentist. We can ask them for you, which can save taking new ones.
Ask for
A checkup and cleaning in one visit, and a written plan with costs. We check your insurance before you come.
Questions from Poughkeepsie patients
Or call 845-336-5855.
How long is the drive from Poughkeepsie?
About 30 to 35 minutes and 20 miles on Route 9W, longer at rush hour on the Mid-Hudson Bridge.
Is there a toll on the way?
Only on the way home. The Mid-Hudson and Kingston-Rhinecliff bridges charge eastbound, by E-ZPass or toll by mail.
What if I have a dental emergency?
Call us first; we keep time for urgent problems on the days we are open. If swelling spreads to your eye or neck, or you have a fever or trouble swallowing or breathing, go to the emergency room at Vassar Brothers Medical Center or MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie. See emergency dentistry.
Is it worth the drive for a crown or implant?
Many patients think so: the 3D scan, planning and placement all happen in our office, and visits are planned so you make as few trips as possible.
