It can seem like an uphill battle to manage your oral health if you suffer from dental anxiety. Patients can’t look after their dental health on their own; they need the attention of a dental professional to ensure all is well with oral health.

Patients are often not aware that a dental problem lurks beneath the surface of the mouth. Special dental equipment like x-rays together with the knowledge only a dental professional has, can identify warning signs and prescribe appropriate dental solutions to restore full oral health.

In the UK, statistics indicate that at least 36% of adults are reported to be nervous patients Marylebone. Numerous causes can turn patients into nervous patients Marylebone. Among these causes, prior bad or painful experiences during a dental appointment are perhaps the most significant.

Unfortunately, not all dental practitioners exercise compassion in their offer of dental care. In treating dental problems, dentists have to work in sensitive areas and often with instruments that can instil fear in patients. Some dental treatments are accompanied by pain and sensitivity, and if dental practitioners are not sensitive to the comfort and needs of patients, this can lead to patients avoiding the dental chair in the future.

At David Madruga dental practice, we pay extra special attention to the needs of nervous patients Marylebone. We understand the real risks that are associated with neglecting dental health no matter the cause which is why we take all necessary steps to ensure our patients are comfortable when receiving dental care. As long as patients receive a positive and pleasant dental experience, they are more likely to want to visit the dental practice again.

Ways our dentist helps nervous patients

Seeing to patient comfort by minimising the pain they might feel during dental procedures is a top priority for us. We look to effective treatment methods such as conscious sedation to help our patients relax while receiving the dental care they need.

Fear is also caused by the unknown; not having all relevant information about what to expect can be a bit off-putting; this is when patient education can be of enormous benefit. We make sure the patient is fully aware of what the procedure entails and what to expect before, during and after treatment.

It is easier for a patient to receive treatment if they are relaxed. To help our patients relax even before they enter the treatment room, it is important that our waiting area is as pleasant and welcoming as possible.

There are specific techniques that patients can use to bring about calm and relaxation whilst in a dental environment. These techniques range from deep breathing techniques and meditation to listening to calming and relaxing music. It is too great a risk to dental and overall physical health not to find ways to overcome dental fears. Not seeing a dentist regularly makes it more likely that you would experience a dental emergency or suffer from a dreaded dental disease. Find a caring dental practice that accommodates the needs of nervous patients. Choose David Madruga.