Preventative Dentistry
Nervous Patients
We understand that visiting the dentist can be stressful for some patients. Our team specializes in gentle, compassionate care tailored to help nervous patients feel relaxed and supported. From calm communication to sedation options, your comfort is our priority.
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Suitable For
- Individuals who feel anxious or fearful about dental visits and need extra support during procedures.
- Patients who have had previous negative dental experiences and seek a more comfortable, stress-free environment.
- Those interested in sedation or relaxation techniques to help ease anxiety during dental treatments.
Nervous Patients Lewisham
We understand that dental visits can cause anxiety for many patients. That’s why we offer a variety of solutions to help nervous patients feel at ease, from calming techniques to sedation options. Our team is committed to providing a gentle, supportive environment, ensuring you feel comfortable throughout your treatment. Whether it’s taking extra time to explain the procedure or offering relaxation tools, we prioritize your peace of mind. Regular dental visits are key to maintaining good oral health, and we strive to make the process as stress-free as possible. Let us help you overcome your dental fears and take control of your smile.
Benefits of Nervous Patient Treatments
1
Relaxed Experience
Sedation options and calming techniques help reduce anxiety and make dental visits more comfortable.
2
Personalized Care
The dentist and team provide extra time and attention to ease nerves and ensure patient comfort.
3
Improved Oral Health
Regular visits help prevent more serious dental issues, contributing to better overall health.
4
Reduced Stress
A supportive and gentle approach helps create a positive dental experience, encouraging consistent care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I alleviate my fear of the dentist?
Yes!
Some people are so frightened of the dentist that they avoid dental treatment altogether but today’s dentists are sympathetic and in recognising that some patients experience real anxiety, they have developed new techniques and approaches to help. In fact if you check the Yellow Pages or dental websites you will find dentists who specifically mention treatment for anxious patients.
Modern dentistry is very customer focused and as such, a range of sedation and relaxation techniques have been developed to help anxious patients overcome their fears.
What is sedation?
An effective way to treat the most nervous of patients is via intravenous sedation (injection). The drugs have a relaxing and calming effect but don’t prevent communication between dentist and patient so treatment can still be carried out easily. Weight, age and medical condition must be assessed before suitability for this kind of sedation is determined but this would all be discussed during the consultation with the dentist. Usually the patient would need to be referred to a specialist clinic for this treatment.
How will IV sedation in the surgery affect me?
Whilst IV sedation will make you drowsy and unaware of the treatment you are undergoing, you will remain lucid enough to communicate and cooperate with the dental team. The effects of the sedative will take time to wear off and you won’t be able to drink alcohol, drive or work machinery during this time so it is important that someone can help you home after treatment and keep a careful eye on you for sometime afterwards. Your dentist will tell you how long it will be before the drugs are completely clear from your body.
What else can help?
You can be helped to feel relaxed by ‘relative analgesia’ sometimes known as inhalation sedation. This means breathing in a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen (‘laughing gas’) which quickly leads to a pleasant, relaxed feeling. At the same time, your dentist puts you at ease through calming speech. Although you may feel a little drowsy, you remain conscious throughout but any treatment given causes you no discomfort. You breathe in the mixture through a nosepiece which is very comfortable. You can’t overdose on the gas as the mixture quickly leaves your body if you breathe in one or two breaths of ordinary air. There are no after-effects and you are able to drive a car about 15 minutes later. Many dentists use this safe and effective technique.
Will I ever feel differently about visiting the dentist?
It is highly likely! As you get to know and trust your dentist, hygienist and other members of the dental team at your practice, your fears will dampen. In time you will come to see your regular visit to the dentist as just another part of your normal life.
