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Dealing with Dental Phobia in the Heart of Liverpool

Monday, August 18th, 2014

Dental phobia is among the most common phobias in the UK and here at Liverpool Dental Spa, we are working to help make patients feel less anxious and enable them to overcome their fears of dental treatment. We have designed our practice to provide patients with a peaceful and relaxing space and we use the latest techniques to prevent painful treatment and make the experience less daunting and more comfortable for those who suffer from anxiety and dental phobia.

The Wand

One of the main reasons people are anxious about going to the dentist is a fear of injections and needles. With the help of The Wand, we are able to promise our patients completely painless injections and this treatment is beneficial for both children and adults. The Wand looks like an average everyday pen, but it is actually a needle that is controlled by a computer. The computer regulates the flow of fluid through the needle to prevent pain. You see, the majority of painful injections are caused by a sudden spurt or fast flow of fluid, and this is never a possibility with The Wand.

Sedation

Sedation is a very popular technique that’s used to help patients feel completely relaxed when they have a dental procedure. This technique uses sedative medication to bring the body into a deep state of calm, so that your mind is relaxed and you don’t experience any pain at all. Sedation is hugely beneficial for nervous patients and it can also be advantageous for those who are undergoing a lengthy or complex procedure.

Sedation doesn’t make you lose consciousness like general anaesthetic and you won’t have to stay with us after treatment. However, it can take 24 hours for the full effects of the sedative to wear off, so we recommend patients have somebody with them to drive them home and stay with them while the sedatives wear off.

If you have any worries about seeing a dentist or if you have dental phobia, we are here to help. Our team has vast experience in caring for phobic and anxious patients and we can help to give you the confidence to have treatment without any worries or fear.

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Say Goodbye to Dental Phobia with Sedation in the Centre of Liverpool

Monday, July 14th, 2014

Dental phobia causes such intense fear that many patients avoid going to the dentist even if they have crippling dental pain. At Liverpool Dental Spa, we understand that some of our patients feel very anxious and we offer the latest techniques and treatments to help banish dental phobia for good. We offer sedation for many procedures and we also use The Wand to eliminate painful injections.

Everything you need to know about sedation

Sedation is a method we use to make treatment more comfortable for patients. It involves using sedative medication and is used widely in medicine and dentistry. When you are sedated, your mind and body feel completely calm and you don’t feel any pain at all.

We use IV sedation, which means that the sedative is injected into the body through a vein in the arm. Once the sedative has been administered, it will quickly take effect and you will start to feel relaxed. You may feel a little drowsy but you won’t lose consciousness and if you want to, you can talk to your dentist. You will be able to breathe as normal.

Once your treatment is complete, you will be given medicine to bring you around and we will monitor you closely until you are alert and ready to go home. You cannot drive for 24 hours after sedation, so you will need to arrange for somebody to take you home. The effects of the sedative will wear off gradually and you probably won’t have much memory of what happened during treatment.

When can sedation be used?

We use sedation for a wide range of dental procedures and it is highly beneficial for patients who have dental phobia and those who feel very nervous about undergoing a dental procedure. We may also recommend sedation when the procedure is long or complex, as this will ensure that the patient remains in a relaxed state.

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What Is The Difference Between Dental Anxiety And Dental Phobia In Liverpool?

Saturday, June 7th, 2014

At the Liverpool Dental Spa, we cater for patients with dental anxiety and dental phobia, and do everything we can to try and make every patient feel as relaxed and comfortable as possible. We have experience in caring for nervous patients and patients with phobias. Our team is friendly, understanding, compassionate and approachable.

Our aim is to try and enable you to attend regular dental appointments without feeling anxious or scared, and without experiencing dread in the run up to your appointment. We adopt a gentle approach, we listen to you and we use the latest treatments and methods to help you to relax.

What is the difference between dental anxiety and dental phobia?

Dental anxiety affects most people to a certain degree, according to polls and surveys. Many people experience signs of mild anxiety when they are sitting in the waiting room or climbing into the dental chair, but for some people, the anxiety is much more profound and this is known as a phobia. A phobia is defined as an irrational fear and it causes symptoms such as sweating, feelings of extreme anxiety and fear, rapid heartbeat, palpitations and nausea. Phobias make people feel very scared even when there is no threat of danger. Many patients who have dental phobia are so scared of visiting the dentist or having an injection or even sitting in a waiting room, that they avoid seeing a dentist for many years.

We are able to cater for patients with both dental anxiety and dental phobia. Often, we recommend sedation for patients who are very nervous about treatment.

Sedation

Sedation is a technique used commonly in dentistry and medicine to prevent patients from experiencing pain, and encourage them to feel more relaxed. Often, sedation is compared to anaesthetic, but the two are actually different. General anaesthetic sends you into an unconscious state. However when you are sedated, you are conscious and can communicate with your dentist if you wish to. You recover from sedation much quicker than you would from general anaesthetic and the procedure does not carry the same risks.

When you are sedated, sedative medication induces a state of very deep calm and you won’t feel any pain. It is also common to have little recollection of what happened during the procedure when the medication effects have worn off.

If you suffer from dental anxiety, or you have a phobia of going to the dentist, we’re here to help. Call us today to find out more.

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Easing Dental Anxiety In The Heart Of Liverpool

Thursday, May 1st, 2014

Dental anxiety is a common problem, which often prevents patients from getting the dental treatment they need. Many patients have a fear of going to the dentist and this means that they tend to wait until they are already in great pain to seek help. We want all our patients to feel confident and relaxed when they come to the clinic and we have a range of treatments and techniques, which can help to achieve this. Our dental team is very friendly and approachable and they will do everything they can to make you feel calm when you have dental treatment.

The Wand

The Wand is a technique we use to prevent patients from feeling pain when they have injections. It is suitable for all ages and can really help to ease anxiety in patients who have had painful injections in the past. The Wand is a small device, which looks similar to a pen; it is connected to a small computer, which is responsible for controlling the flow of medication and the amount of fluid injected.

Most injections seem painful because the fluid is delivered too quickly or there is a sudden burst. With The Wand, the flow is controlled and therefore injections are completely painless. The needle is also disguised, which makes the process less daunting for those who have a fear of needles.

Sedation

Sedation is hugely beneficial for nervous patients because it makes you feel completely relaxed. Sedatives don’t make you lose consciousness, but they do bring about a deep state of calm and help to prevent you from feeling pain when you have treatment. Sedation can also help patients to feel less anxious in the run-up to treatment, as they have peace of mind that they won’t feel any pain or have much sense of what is going on.

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The Wand System For Nervous Patients In Liverpool

Thursday, April 17th, 2014

Dental anxiety is very common and one of the main causes is a fear of needles and injections. In order to combat this problem and make dental treatment less daunting, we offer The Wand, a painless injection system.

What is The Wand?

The Wand is a painless injection treatment, which is suitable for children and adults. The Wand is a device, which looks very similar to a pen, which is attached to a small computer, which controls the flow of the fluid inside the needle.

Often, injections are painful because the needle is pushed too quickly or there is a sudden burst of fluid. With The Wand, the speed of the flow is controlled by the computer, so there is no risk of it being delivered too fast, making for a much more comfortable experience.

What are the benefits of The Wand?

For many people the mere sight of a needle is enough to make them feel nervous and The Wand looks much less intimidating than a normal injection. Although a needle is still used, it is hidden and the device just looks like any old normal pen. The Wand also eliminates the risk of a painful injection because the process of injecting the patient is controlled entirely by the computer.

At Liverpool Dental Spa, we understand that having dental treatment makes many patients scared and anxious and we have many years of experience in treating nervous patients. In addition to The Wand, we also offer sedation to make treatment more comfortable and reduce anxiety in the lead-up to treatment, as well as during the procedure.

If you are a nervous patient, we can help! Please call our friendly receptionists today to book your consultation and find out how we could help you to overcome your nerves.

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We Know How To Look After And Treat Nervous Patients In Liverpool City Centre

Thursday, March 13th, 2014

At Liverpool Dental Spa we know that some of our patients feel very apprehensive before they have dental treatment and we always go the extra mile to help them to relax. We understand that dental anxiety and dental phobia are common issues and we offer a range of treatments and techniques, including sedation, to make the treatment process more manageable. Our aim is to help you to feel calm and confident and to ensure that you don’t feel any pain or anxiety during your treatment.

What is sedation and how could it help me?

Sedation is a very popular treatment for nervous patients; it involves using sedative medication to help patients to feel more relaxed and to prevent them from feeling pain during a dental procedure. Sedation is not the same as general anaesthetic or ‘being put to sleep’; rather than losing consciousness, you will simply feel a little drowsy and very relaxed. Under sedation, patients are able to talk to their dentist and hear them, but they will not feel any pain or have much recollection of what happened during treatment.

If you suffer from anxiety or you are very worried about having a specific procedure, you could benefit from sedation. Sedation enables you to have the treatment you need without feeling scared or nervous and it is also very helpful for those who need complex treatment and those with a sensitive gag reflex.

After treatment

After treatment it takes a little while for the effects of the sedative to wear off fully and we encourage our patients to come to their appointment with a friend or relative and to arrange a lift home. After sedation it is advisable to avoid drinking alcohol, exercising and operating machinery for at least 24 hours.

If you have been putting off dental treatment as a result of dental anxiety or dental phobia, we can help! Our friendly, experienced team can help you to overcome your fears and get the treatment you need in a comfortable and relaxing setting.

 

 

 

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