It might be one of the most important health appointments you might have to go to in the foreseeable future, as the quality of your own teeth might have suffered for one reason of the other. Making regular dental appointments every one to two years should be at the top of every person’s list of priorities. However, for some people, the reason why these appointments aren’t made is not because they have forgotten, but that they have a phobia of the dentist and this consequently affects their ability to attend to matters of oral health problems.

The many reasons behind having a dental phobia

One of the main reasons behind a person having a dental phobia is something that happened to them during their childhood. An unforgiving dentist who did not take into consideration the fears their young patient held could well have exacerbated since then and when they reach adulthood, they might have chosen to ignore the constant calls from their dentist surgery as their parents were no longer the ones to force them to the dentist.

A particular horrifically carried out form of treatment when a person was a child or adult could be another reason why they have a dental phobia. The time it took for them to recover from their dental operation could have left the person mentally scarred and these scars need time to heel. Or, the person might have had a straightforward dental operation, such as them needing several teeth extracted. This may be a common treatment for the dentist to perform, but for the patient it is not clear-cut and this harrowing experience could have put a mental toll on the person themselves.

Liverpool Dental Spa understands your fears

Our Liverpool dental professionals are extremely understanding and they know that a trip to the dentist might take a lot of bravery for the person to do this. Contacting us will enable you to be seen by an understanding person who will be able to cater your dental needs around your worries.

Dental phobia can make even the thought of going to the dentist terrifying. At Liverpool Dental Spa, we have experience in treating anxious patients and we are a Dental Phobia certified practice.

We use the latest techniques and treatments to minimise pain and promote relaxation and comfort and our team is compassionate and understanding. Our dentists and nurses will always do their best to make every patient feel reassured and safe and nothing is too much trouble. Whether you would feel more confident meeting the staff before your visit, you’d like to look around the clinic or you’d appreciate a relaxing spa treatment before you have dental appointment, we can help.

Sedation

Sedation is a technique effective for treating nervous patients. It is used widely in medicine and dentistry as it has a relaxing effect on patients. Sedation involves the use of sedative medication to produce a deep state of calm and prevent anxiety and fear. When you are sedated, you will feel deeply relaxed and a little drowsy, as if you were falling asleep. You won’t lose consciousness and you will be able to talk to your dentist if you would like to. During the procedure, you won’t feel any pain and you won’t remember much afterwards.

The Wand painless injections

A fear of needles is one of the most common causes of dental phobia and with The Wand, we are able to make nervous patients feel more comfortable and confident. The Wand is a computer-controlled system that helps to eliminate any discomfort from having an injection. Many people are scared of having injections because they have had a painful experience in the past. This is usually due to an uneven flow of fluid or fluid being injected very quickly. The Wand, which comprises of a needle and is connected to a small computer, ensures that the flow of fluid is controlled and regulated to prevent a sudden spurt. It also looks much less threatening than a conventional needle, as it looks similar to a pen.

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Many people suffer from dental anxiety or dental phobia, and we offer a range of techniques and treatments to try and help our patients feel more relaxed and enable them to overcome their fears. Our team is highly experienced and we go out of our way to help patients who struggle with anxiety and nerves.

Sedation for nervous patients

Sedation is a technique we use to help patients to feel completely comfortable during dental procedures. It involves using sedative medication to bring the mind and body into a state of calm. When you’re sedated, you can’t feel any pain and you won’t have much idea of what’s going on. Sedation is not the same as general anaesthetic, and we provide sedation at the clinic. You don’t have to stay in after treatment and you won’t lose consciousness. Sedation can be really beneficial for those with anxiety, as well as those who suffer from a fear of pain, the drill or needles. It can also be helpful for long and complex procedures.

The Wand

The Wand is an innovative treatment  used to treat patients who suffer from a phobia of needles or injections. This device, which looks similar to a pen, is controlled by a computer, and it helps to prevent painful injections by regulating the speed of the flow of fluid from the injection. The vast majority of painful injections are caused by a sudden spurt of fluid or the fluid going through the syringe too quickly, but with The Wand, this is not possible. The Wand also looks much less threatening than a traditional injection. This treatment is suitable for adults and children.

Spa services

We can also offer spa services to help nervous patients to relax. Our treatments include aromatherapy, hot stone massage, foot massage and facials.

Many patients across the UK feel nervous at the idea of a trip to the dentist. Some people suffer so severely from dental phobia that they avoid any dental treatment, even when faced with a lost tooth, severe pain or bleeding gums, and in these situations treatment may be desperately needed.

What causes dental phobia?

Dental phobia or dental anxiety can occur for a number of reasons, and it’s different for every individual. Some people may be afraid of needles, whereas others may have had a negative dental experience in the past which may have led to dental phobia.

How can patients with dental phobia be helped?

Many dentists now undergo specific training especially designed to help them professionally treat nervous patients. Listening to the requests of anxious patients and taking the appointments slowly is one of the simplest ways of putting them at ease. There are now also pain free injections such as the Wand available. This device is a helpful method when it comes to alleviating the distress of nervous patients, enabling them to a have a comfortable experience when undergoing dental treatment.

However, the most popular treatment when it comes to bringing a sense of calm into the dental practice is sedation.

How does sedation work?

Sedation is used to ease patients into a relaxed, contented state in which they don’t feel any anxiety or discomfort. Sedation is administered without the need for the patient to become unconscious, so they can still communicate with the dentist should they need or want to.

If you experience anxiety when going to the dentist and wish to learn more about dental sedation, please get in touch with Liverpool Dental Spa today. We offer sedation in the heart of Liverpool and would be happy to help you receive the treatment you need in the most relaxed, comfortable way possible.