How can our dentist help nervous patients?

Does the idea of attending a dental check-up fill you with dread? Sadly, you aren’t alone in that worry!

It is a fact that dental teams play a critical role in ensuring the oral health of individuals, but for some people, attending a check-up can be a daunting and nerve-racking experience. This can result from past traumatic experiences, fear of discomfort, or embarrassment about the state of their teeth.

As a result, some patients may avoid visiting their dental team altogether, leading to more significant oral health problems down the road, which could have been avoided or mitigated with an early enough intervention.

Fortunately, all dental teams are aware of this link and can help nervous patients by providing a supportive and empathetic environment, using calming techniques, and explaining procedures step-by-step.

When you come to see our dentist in Parramatta, we will be happy to help you relax while in the dental chair. We can offer a range of ways to help you feel less anxious, which we can alter based on your requirements. All you need to do is tell us that you have a bit of a concern about seeing us!

So, how can we help you to relax while seeing our team? Our dentist in Parramatta explains some of our most popular and powerful methods here.

Create a relaxing environment

A calm and soothing environment can help put nervous patients at ease. And our team will always aim to make our surgery as relaxing as possible. Our dentist in Parramatta does this by having a clean and well-maintained office, playing soft music, and using gentle lighting. That way, we look more like a high-scale dental clinic and less like an operating theatre.

Communication is key

Our team will always aim to listen to patients’ concerns and answer their questions honestly and thoroughly. Clear and open communication can help our patients understand what to expect and alleviate their fears. Or, if you don’t want to know what we are doing, that’s fine too, and we can chat about your favourite TV show instead!

Use distraction techniques

Distraction techniques, such as watching TV or listening to music, can help patients relax and take their minds off the procedure. So, we can offer you a headset with relaxing music, or you can bring in your own and listen to your favourite guided meditation while we work on your teeth.

Offer sedation options

For more severe cases of dental anxiety, our team can offer sedation options, such as nitrous oxide (laughing gas), oral sedation, or IV sedation. These methods can help patients relax and feel more comfortable during the procedure. If you are going to have IV sedation, we will need someone to escort you home afterwards, and you will need to avoid operating heavy machinery for 24 hours afterwards.

Provide aftercare instructions

And finally, we will provide our patients with clear aftercare instructions, such as how to care for their teeth after a procedure and when to schedule follow-up appointments. This can help patients feel more confident and in control of their oral health and often encourages better aftercare.

DISCLAIMER

All treatment carries risks. Individual consultation is required with one of our practitioners to ensure that the treatment is right for you.