Dental Fear and Anxiety
Are you anxious about going to the dentist? You’re not alone. Many people experience dental fear and anxiety.
We can help you overcome your fear and get the care you need.
Are you anxious about going to the dentist? You’re not alone. Many people experience dental fear and anxiety.
We can help you overcome your fear and get the care you need.
Do you ever get nervous just thinking about going to the dentist? You might be worrying unnecessarily. Dental fear and anxiety can be overcome. Thanks to the numerous advancements made in dentistry, dental procedures and consultation are now more efficient and comfortable than ever before.
Besides the increasingly common use of laughing gas sedation and painless dental injections, here are some positive techniques that work wonders for clients with dental fear. Try them at your next dental appointment.
You should schedule the appointment at a time when you feel most relaxed.
Try to choose a time for your dental visit when you’re less likely to be rushed or under pressure. Block out an hour before and after your dental appointment so that you have plenty of time.
It is also a good idea to check with the dental receptionist as to the practice’s busiest periods so you can avoid waiting, and the dentist and staff have more time to help you.
It’s often best to be open about your fears. If you’re tense or anxious, tell our dentist and the dental staff. Getting your concerns out in the open will let us adapt the treatment to your needs.
If the sound of the drill bothers you, bring a portable audio player and headset so you can listen to your favorite music. During the dental visit you might try visualizing yourself relaxing on a warm beach.
The first appointment should really be used to build rapport with your dentist, and allow him or her to alleviate some of your fears.
Request to sit in while the dentist treats another friend or family member so that you can become accustomed to the environment.
Some people find that taking a friend or close family member along, (either to meet the dentist for the first time, or during treatment to hold their hand (or both), is very helpful to get over the dental fear and anxiety. You may also want to bring someone along to keep you company in the waiting room.
We are a CHAS-approved dental clinic. We accept valid CHAS, Merdeka and Pioneer Generation cards.
Smilepoint is a Baby Bonus (CDA) approved institution. You can use the funds from the CDA for dental treatments.
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