Dental phobia is among the most common phobias in the UK. If you suffer from extreme anxiety when you think about going to the dentist or have a phobia of needles, the dental drill or even dentists, we can help! We are a Dental Phobia Certified practice and our compassionate team has experience in providing gentle dentistry in a relaxed, comfortable setting.
We use the latest tricks and techniques to prevent pain during dental procedures and we are always here every step of the way to help you to build confidence and gradually overcome your fears.
Some of the techniques we use include:
Sedation
Sedation is commonly used in both dentistry and medicine as a means of helping patients to relax while they have treatment. Sedation doesn’t make you lose consciousness, like general anaesthetic. However, it does induce a sleep-like state, which ensures that you feel completely calm and comfortable. While you are sedated you will have a low level of awareness, you won’t feel any pain and you will feel sleepy. You can talk to your dentist if you wish to at any time and you will be able to hear them. After sedation, it’s normal not to remember much about the procedure.
The Wand
The Wand is a technique we use to deliver painless injections. It looks similar to a pen and it is connected to and controlled by a small computer. The aim of The Wand is to eliminate pain caused by rapid or uneven flow of fluid through a needle. Many people dread having injections because they have suffered pain in the past. With this innovation, the speed of the flow of fluid is controlled by the computer, so there is no risk of a sudden, uncomfortable burst. The Wand is suitable for adults and children and it can be really beneficial for those who suffer from dental anxiety as a result of a fear of injections.
If you’d like to find out more about our services for nervous patients, have a look around the clinic or meet with our dental team, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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