Nervous Patients
Feel comfortable and confident, from your very first visit
Putting nervous patients at ease
Do you worry about your next dental appointment? Are you putting off going to see the dentist because you’re too nervous? Have you experienced dental pain for weeks, or maybe even months, because you’d rather that than visit your local practice?
Rest assured – you’re not alone! Dental phobia is incredibly common, in fact almost half of the adult population experience some form of dental anxiety.
Whether you’ve had a bad dental experience in the past, or are anxious about things like losing control, the sound of the drill, injections or lying in the dental chair, we are here to help alleviate your worries and make you feel confident about visiting us.
It may seem like a far-off dream, but we really can turn it into reality – and the fact that you’ve even made it to our website is a huge step in the right direction that you should be proud of.
How can we help?
We take a gentle, understanding and evidence-based approach to helping you overcome your dental anxiety.
- We welcome you into our modern, inviting practice that’s clean, comfortable and quiet
- We talk to you in a calm, reassuring way that isn’t patronising or judgmental, right from the moment you book an appointment
- We put you in control of your visit, letting you take things at your own pace and never pushing you to do anything you’re uncomfortable with
- We answer any questions you may have fully, honestly and considerately
- When you’re ready, we examine your mouth gently and carefully, giving you the choice to stop at any time
- We discuss any next steps with you, taking things slowly and making everything as simple as possible
- You head home feeling confident, comfortable and like a weight has been lifted from your shoulders
- IV Sedation available
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You don’t need to even think about treatment at this stage. You might not need any at all – and if you do, you might not need it now. We’ll take the time to build your trust in us and make you feel at ease before anything happens.
Should you need treatment, and be happy to proceed, we have a range of fantastic and effective sedative options and other techniques to make your journey stress- and pain-free. Once in the surgery, you can sit back, relax, and even watch TV during treatment. Simply pop on the Bluetooth headphones and you can watch your favourite shows in peace while we work on your smile.
We’re here to help you take your first steps to overcoming dental anxiety.
If you’re nervous about visiting the dentist, even entering our phone number or booking an appointment can seem daunting.
You may be more comfortable arranging a visit via email, and we’ll gladly make this happen. We’d love to chat to you on the phone, so we can give you a positive first experience of talking to us and alleviate any initial fears you may have – but we know this isn’t always possible.
However you get in touch, please let us know that you’re nervous so we can help you right from the get-go. We won’t judge you or patronise you, just support you and let you know that you’re welcome and in the safest hands.
Well done for facing your fears, and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Ready to take the next step? Book your consultation online or enquire with our team today
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Booking your consultation online is easy, simply visit our online patient booking portal and pick your preferred day and time - we will then be in touch to confirm your booking.