How our dentist can help nervous patients to relax

It goes without saying that the majority of people are often less than eager to attend a dental check-up. For some people, it may simply be considered a waste of time because they believe they cannot fit it into their daily schedule. But for others, it can evoke a real sense of apprehension and if you have a phobia related to dental care, you will understand the temptation to get out of attending these appointments!

Unfortunately, there is a link between delayed dental care and worsening dental conditions. So, while it is not pleasant for many people, it is important that you regularly attend check-ups with our team.

At Spa Dental in Sydney, we are always exceedingly sympathetic towards dental patients who have phobias or are nervous about getting into the dental chair. We openly practise compassion towards those who have phobias, to ensure that everybody who comes to see us has a pleasant visit.

How exactly does our dentist in Sydney manage this with such a high success rate? Read on to find out.

Conversing

You will be surprised at how often a dental phobia or anxiety can be alleviated by our dentist in Sydney. We can discuss the treatment that is being performed (or not if you would prefer) and can talk about anything that you wish, if this will help you to feel more comfortable. We know how distressing it can be to undergo a dental check-up if you are nervous and will be more than willing to discuss ways that we can distract you simply by talking through the treatment.

Distraction

Many people find that in dental surgery they become distressed at the sound of the drill. While this can be unnerving, our team is always happy for our patients to wear a headset, and listen to musical guided meditation. This will block out the sound of the drill and will help you to feel relaxed whilst we work on your mouth.

Nitrous oxide

If you feel that neither of the aforementioned options would work for you, we can suggest other ways to help you relax, and one of these will be the use of nitrous oxide also known as laughing gas. This will make you feel sedated or groggy whilst you are wearing the mask, but it will also block your memory of the procedure. Once the mask is removed, you will be able to go about your day without any side effects.

Intravenous sedation

If you want an even more removed experience while our team works on your mouth, we can offer you intravenous sedation. This is a sedative which is injected directly into your bloodstream via a drip in your arm. However, if you are opting for intravenous sedation, you will need to have a family member or friend take you home afterwards and you should avoid operating heavy machinery for at least 24 hours.

Anaesthetic

Anaesthetic is ideal for those who have an extreme dental phobia and are looking for a way to be completely knocked out during the procedure. However, you will need to visit an outpatient clinic, usually at a hospital to have this option performed, but our team can arrange this for you.

DISCLAIMER

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