Dental anxiety is very common. Many people feel apprehensive about having dental treatment, but for some, their phobia prevents them from getting the treatment they need. At Liverpool Dental Spa, we understand the damaging impact of dental phobia, and we pride ourselves on offering first-class standards of care for nervous patients. If you’re scared of the dentist, we are here to help.
Treatment for nervous patients at Liverpool Dental Spa
We recognise that many patients feel anxious at the thought of having a dental procedure, and we realise that the approach we take and the techniques we use make a massive difference. We have a very compassionate, experienced and approachable team, and we will always go the extra mile to make anxious patients feel more relaxed.
Sedation
We offer treatment under sedation for patients who feel very nervous about having dental treatment. Sedation is not the same as general anaesthetic, but it does prevent you from feeling pain, and you will be completely relaxed during the procedure. When you’re sedated, you’ll feel drowsy, and you won’t have much recollection of what happened during the session when the effects of the medication wear off, but you will remain conscious throughout. Sedation may be an option worth considering if you have dental phobia or you’re nervous about major dental treatment. It takes a while for the effects of the sedative to wear off completely, so we recommend bringing a friend with you who can accompany you home. It’s best to rest for the next 24 hours and avoid exercise, drinking alcohol and making any important decisions.
The Wand
Some patients have a phobia of going to the dentist because they are worried about having injections. A fear of needles is common, and it often stems from negative experiences in the past. If you’ve had an injection, which was very painful, it makes sense that you’d be afraid to have another one. The Wand is a device we used to eliminate the possibility of painful injections. This innovative concept controls the speed of the flow of fluid through the needle, which prevents you from experiencing pain when the fluid flows too quickly or there is a sudden surge through the needle. The Wand looks like a basic pen, which is much less threatening than a traditional injection, and it is attached to a small computer.
If you’re nervous about seeing a dentist, please don’t hesitate to call us. We are here to help you, and we’ll do everything possible to make sure you have a positive experience.
Tags: dental phobia, nervous patients, Sedation, the wand
