Whatever Worries You About the Dentist, We’ll Make It Easier 

Do You Feel Nervous About Going to the Dentist? We Get It.

Maybe it’s a past experience, the sounds or tools dentists use, or you’re worried that it might hurt. There are all sorts of reasons people avoid check-ups, but your reason doesn’t need to keep you away. We understand and are committed to helping you feel at ease at every visit.

  We care about how you feel. The first step is simply to talk to us. Let us know what’s worrying you and we can find ways to make your visit easier by discussing options to help you feel less nervous. Avoiding dental appointments can cause minor problems to become serious, so a check-up can give you peace of mind and help keep your teeth and gums in good shape. We’ll work together to make this possible.

What Are the Signs of Dental Anxiety? 

  Dental anxiety is a sense of unease or worry that arises when thinking about visiting the dentist. For some, these feelings are mild, while for others they can be overwhelming. You might:

• Lose sleep before an upcoming dental appointment
• Feel nauseous, anxious or upset
• Experience symptoms like sweating or a racing heart
• Avoid or delay dental visits altogether, even if you need treatment

  If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. The good news is, there are ways to help you feel more comfortable and less stressed about going to the dentist.

How We Support Anxious Patients:

Everything we do is designed to make your experience as calm and comfortable as possible:

• Gentle and personalised approach – We take time to understand your concerns and go at your pace.
• Clear communication – We explain everything before we begin, so there are no surprises.
• Comfort-focused care – We can talk through options to help you feel calm – from simple distractions like listening to music, to using happy gas or sedation, where appropriate.

• Care that continues – We stay in touch after your appointment to make sure all is well.

SEDATION OPTIONS FOR DENTAL ANXIETY

A range of options involving different degrees of sedation are available to help manage dental anxiety - the most popular being what’s often referred to as ‘happy gas’. Inhaling the gas through a mask helps you feel calm yet alert and the effects wear off quickly.

·         Conscious (Twilight) Sedation  - a sedation medication that is given by an anaesthetist via IV. You feel deeply relaxed and may not remember the procedure.

·         General Anaesthesia - provided in a hospital setting, general anaesthesia is reserved for more complex cases or if highly anxious.