Are you worried about going to the dentist? Has fear put you off going to the dentist for as long as you can remember? At Liverpool Dental Spa, we understand how our patients feel and we offer expert care for anxious patients and those who suffer from dental phobia. Our dental phobia certified dentist, Dr Marius McGovern, can help you to feel more confident and comfortable and guide you through the process of having treatment in a calm, compassionate way.

There are many reasons why people have a fear of going to the dentist. Sometimes, they have a specific phobia, which is related to going to the dentist, such as a fear of needles or the drill, and sometimes, they have been affected by negative, painful experiences in the past. Whatever the reason you feel apprehensive, Dr McGovern and the rest of the team will do everything possible to help you to feel calmer.

Treatment for nervous patients at Liverpool Dental Spa

We know that going to the dentist can be a nerve-jangling experience for many people. We are geared up to provide first-class care for anxious patients and we offer techniques like sedation and innovations like The Wand to make our patients more relaxed and to ensure they enjoy a positive experience.

We recommend sedation for patients who are very anxious about having treatment in cases where they need a course of treatment or they’re undergoing a more complex procedure. Sedation isn’t the same as general anaesthetic, but it does prevent you from feeling pain, and it will help to make you feel completely relaxed throughout the procedure.

If you have a phobia of needles or injections, we may recommend The Wand. The Wand is a wonderful device, which eliminates the risk of painful injections. We often find that patients are scared of needles because they’ve experienced pain in the past, usually as a result of the fluid being pushed through the syringe at speed. The Wand is a pen-like device, which is controlled by a small computer. It regulates the speed of flow of the fluid to prevent pain. It also looks less menacing than a normal injection.

If you’re a nervous patient, call our caring team today. We can help you overcome your fears.

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.