Minimising anxiety with gentle dentistry and effective techniques

People of all ages and backgrounds can be affected by anxiety related to dental treatment. There is no one fixed way to help a nervous or anxious patient, because we are all unique. Most patients can usually be treated with a sensitive approach and are able to receive dental treatment carried out in a sympathetic and gentle manner. Whilst having an excellent chair-side manner is an essential foundation to successful dental care for all of our patients, for those with significant fear and anxiety, this may not be enough on its own. Sedation is a highly effective method for allowing anxious patients to accept essential dental treatment or cosmetic procedures.

If you have a fear of dental treatment, or are anxious about a particular procedure, such as having a tooth removed, a bad gag reflex or hate dental injections, or are simply fearful of dental treatment, intravenous sedation may be suitable for you. Intravenous sedation is a safe, highly effective technique for providing anxiety relief to patients who are assessed as suitable to receive it. Sedation makes you drowsy and relaxed, providing a more pleasant experience for you by making you unaware of the treatment being carried out. Because of the properties of the drug used, you may not even remember a thing afterwards!

If you feel you need help with your dental anxiety, request an appointment with us and we can discuss your options.