If you’re fearful or feeling anxious about visiting the dentist. Please give us a call and explain your feelings, we can then work together to make your visit as relaxed as possible.
Yes. Some people are so frightened of the dentist that they will not go for dental treatment. They can overcome their fears with relaxation or sedation. Our dentists are sympathetic about these feelings, and you can ask our dentists about these ways to help.
We offer an intravenous or IV sedation. This is given by injection, either in the back of your hand or in your arm. The dose will depend on the amount of treatment needed and the length of time it will take to complete.
You can be helped to feel relaxed by ‘relative analgesia’ sometimes known as inhalation sedation. This means breathing in a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen (‘laughing gas’) which quickly leads to a pleasant, relaxed feeling. The dentist puts you at ease at the same time, by talking softly and suggesting what you feel. You remain conscious all the time, although you may be a little drowsy, and any treatment given causes you no discomfort. You breathe in the mixture through a nosepiece, which is very comfortable. You can’t overdose on the gas, as the mixture quickly leaves the body if you breathe in one or two breaths of ordinary air. There are no after-effects either, and you can drive a car after about 15 minutes. Many dentists use this safe and effective technique.
When we are faced with a challenge or something we’re afraid of, such as a visit to the dentist, our bodies produce substances, which raise our anxiety. However, we can train our bodies to work against this anxiety, by learning to relax. It’s not possible to be anxious and relaxed at the same time, so learning relaxation helps control our anxiety.
ExcellentBased on 228 reviewsKaty Senior24 April 2024Perfect ,would recommendDavid BIGNELL17 April 2024Fantastic team . Had to see my Dentist urgently and with no hesitation was in the same day. My Dentist at the practice has great understanding and the nurse helps me feel reassured while having any work done. Hygienest was very informative and made time to answer any questions. The receptionists are always there and never put on hold for ages to pick up your call. What a fantastic team . Mr BignellMalcolm Skipp17 April 2024Lindsey the Heigenist was very professional caring and understandingJames Ferrier17 April 2024Great practice, have been using them for the last couple of years! Always friendly, and make what can be an uncomfortable situation an absolute breeze!Kevin Chambers12 April 2024Make your teeth feel like pampered celebritiesDale Hawkes10 April 2024Always friendly and helpfulMyra Allen10 April 2024I have had many problems over the years. Have to say Stuart has managed to sort them out.steffanie Lacey9 April 2024Such a friendly dentist with great advice and the ladies on reception are so polite and nice
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Last Updated on February 7, 2024
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