Walden Dental NY is a general, restorative and implant dental practice at 57 Main St in Walden — about 15 miles from New Paltz, or roughly 23 minutes south on NY-32. We treat teens and adults, hold same-day appointments every weekday for dental emergencies, and welcome new patients from New Paltz and the surrounding Ulster County towns.
Walden Dental NY at a glance, for New Paltz patients
| Drive from New Paltz | About 15 miles, roughly 23 minutes without traffic, south on NY-32 |
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| Address | 57 Main St, Walden, NY 12586 — onsite parking |
| Phone | (845) 713-4822 |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM (closed 1–2 PM for lunch). Closed Saturday and Sunday. |
| Dental emergencies | Same-day appointments are held every weekday. Call first — we see emergencies by appointment, not as walk-ins. |
| New patients | Yes, including patients travelling from New Paltz |
| Who we treat | Teens and adults |
| Insurance | Most major PPO plans, Fidelis Care, and Medicaid plans administered by DentaQuest |
| Dentist | Dr. Ibrahim Sayeed, DDS |
Dental implants for New Paltz patients
Implants are the most searched-for treatment among people who find us from New Paltz. Everything happens in our Walden office: planning and imaging, any extraction that’s needed, bone grafting where the jaw needs building up first, placing the implant, and fitting the final crown, bridge or implant-supported denture. You are not referred out partway through and then sent back.
If you are deciding between an implant, a bridge and a denture, we will go through what each involves, how long each takes and what each will cost before anything begins. Dr. Sayeed has performed more than 4,000 root canals over his career, and where a tooth can be saved rather than replaced, we will tell you that too.
See dental implants near New Paltz for your visits, the trip and costs. More detail on dental implants, bridges and dentures.
Emergency dentist for New Paltz, NY
We keep same-day appointments open every weekday for dental emergencies — a bad toothache, a broken or knocked-out tooth, facial swelling, or a lost filling or crown. Call (845) 713-4822 before you set off from New Paltz so we can have a chair ready when you arrive about twenty minutes later. We see emergencies by appointment rather than as walk-ins, so phoning ahead genuinely matters.
While you’re on the way:
- Knocked-out tooth: hold it by the crown, not the root. Put it back in the socket if you can, or keep it in milk.
- Swelling or fever: tell us when you call. Facial swelling needs same-day attention.
- Broken tooth: rinse with warm water and bring any pieces with you.
- Pain: over-the-counter pain relief is fine. Don’t hold aspirin against the gum.
Outside our hours, the nearest 24-hour emergency room is Garnet Health Medical Center, 707 E Main St, Middletown. More on what counts as urgent: dental emergencies and chipped or broken teeth.
Family and general dentistry
A good share of New Paltz searches are for a regular dentist rather than a specific procedure — a family dentist, a general dentist, somewhere to move to after a practice closes or an insurance plan changes. We take on new patients continuously, and a first visit is an exam, any X-rays we need, and a plan you can read before you agree to it.
Day to day that means cleanings, checkups, fillings, root canals, extractions, crowns and gum disease treatment. On the cosmetic side we offer veneers, whitening and bonding. One thing to know up front: we treat teens and adults, so families with younger children will need a pediatric dentist for them.
Getting here from New Paltz
From New Paltz, take NY-32 south through Modena and Plattekill and stay on it into Walden. It is close to a single road the whole way. We’re at 57 Main St, with onsite parking.
The trip is about 15 miles and takes roughly 23 minutes when traffic is light. Open the practice in Google Maps for live directions.
Insurance, Medicaid and payment
We accept Aetna PPO, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, EmblemHealth PPO, Fidelis Care, UnitedHealthcare PPO, Metrodent and Metrodent Premier, DentaQuest plans, CSEA dental plans, and Medicaid plans administered by DentaQuest. Coverage depends on your plan, so our team checks your benefits before treatment starts and tells you what you’ll owe.
We also take all major credit and debit cards, HSA and FSA cards, and CareCredit or Cherry financing for treatment that insurance doesn’t cover.
What we don’t offer
- Botox and facial aesthetics. We don’t provide them. Some searches for botox in New Paltz reach this practice; we are a dental office only.
- Young children. We treat teens and adults. Younger children are better served by a pediatric dentist.
- Evening and weekend visits. We’re open Monday to Friday, 8 AM–5 PM, with lunch from 1 to 2.
Your first visit from New Paltz
Your first appointment covers an exam, any X-rays we need, and a written plan with the cost of each step before treatment starts. Bring your insurance card, a list of medications, and any recent X-rays from a previous dentist — we can request them for you if it’s easier. You can fill in the patient forms before you arrive, and our first appointment checklist explains what to expect.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Walden Dental NY from New Paltz, NY?
About 15 miles, or roughly 23 minutes south on NY-32 through Modena and Plattekill. We’re at 57 Main St in Walden, with onsite parking.
Do you place dental implants for New Paltz patients?
Yes. Planning, extraction, bone grafting when needed, implant placement and the final crown or denture are all done in our Walden office, so you aren’t referred out partway through.
Can I get a same-day emergency appointment from New Paltz?
Yes. We hold same-day appointments every weekday for dental emergencies. Call (845) 713-4822 before you leave New Paltz — we see emergencies by appointment rather than as walk-ins.
Are you taking new patients from New Paltz?
Yes. We take on new patients continuously, including people moving from another practice. Call (845) 713-4822 or book online.
Do you accept Fidelis Care or Medicaid for New Paltz patients?
Yes. We accept Fidelis Care and Medicaid plans administered by DentaQuest, along with most major PPO plans. We check your benefits before treatment.
Do you offer botox in New Paltz?
No. Walden Dental NY is a dental practice only — we don’t provide botox or facial aesthetic treatments.
Ready to book? Call (845) 713-4822 or request an appointment online. See every town we serve on our Areas We Serve page.