Beating your fear of the dentist to get back to health with a dentist in Harley Street

Are you scared of the dentist? Harley Street Dental Clinic is here to tell you thatyou are not alone – in fact, one in ten UK adults is so scared of dentists and dental surgeries that they neglect to go to regular check-ups. At Harley Street Dental Clinic we understand the needs of nervous dental patients, and have a number of methods of working with you to help you beat your fear and get back to full oral health.

dentist-in-harley-streetFear of the dentist has many causes. Some people have endured a bad experience during childhood, which has been enough to put them off dental treatment for life. At our Harley Street clinic we have a dedicated team of paediatric dentists, who are highly experienced in working with young patients, ensuring they feel safe and comfortable at all times, and helping to reduce the chances they will be scared of the dentist as an adult.

Other people fear they may be judged for having less than perfect dental health, whilst some can identify specific triggers – the sound of the drill, the sight of a needle, the feel of a Latex glove. Others still can’t pinpoint an exact cause of their dental anxiety.

At Harley Street Dental Clinic we will never judge anyone if their teeth and gums are less than perfect. We know that this would be counterproductive and could end up making their fear of the dentist worse. Instead, we will work closely and compassionately with you to find the best route to treatment.

We are happy to talk through your concerns at any time – nervous patients can have their first appointment in the form of a friendly chat, away from the dentist’s chair, where you can discuss your fears. Dentistry has advanced a great deal in recent years, and many people who haven’t seen a dentist in decades are surprised how much things have changed.

You can use in-chair entertainment – such as listening to music or watching a DVD – during treatment, and if you need extra help to relax Harley Street Dental Clinic also offers various forms of dental sedation. With all the best techniques available to phobic patients, we hope that you visit our dentist in Harley Street.

Overcome fear of the dentist for good

Has fear of the dentist prevented you from getting much-needed treatment? If you are anxious, nervous, or even phobic about dental visits, we urge you to get in touch with Harley Street Dental Clinic, because we believe that we can help you to get back to oral health without it being a traumatic experience.

nervous-patientsBeing scared of the dentist is very common, and in the world of modern dentistry clinicians tend to be much more sympathetic to and understanding of nervous patients’ needs than they might have been in the past. The team at Harley Street Dental Clinic is exceptionally experienced in dealing with nervous, anxious, and phobic patients, and we guarantee that you will be treated with the utmost care, respect, and understanding at all times.

About one in six UK adults identifies as being a nervous dental patient. There are numerous causes given for this fear; sometimes a patient has had a traumatic experience during childhood, whilst in other cases a trigger such as the sight of a needle, the sound of a drill, or the thought of being out of control can be responsible.

A lot of people also fear being judged if they have less than perfect oral health, or fear what ongoing treatment may be required. At our Harley Street clinic we know that being judgemental is nothing but counter-productive, making an already anxious patient want to run down the street in shame and never set foot in a dental practice again.

Rest assured: at Harley Street Dental Clinic we will never judge you if you have less than perfect oral health. A good dentist wants only to help you get that health back and to maintain it in the future, and enjoys nothing more than seeing a once anxious patient with a beautiful, healthy smile.

Your dentist will discuss all the options available to you in a tranquil private space away from the dentist’s chair. You may benefit from bringing music to listen to or a film to watch, or could opt for either inhalation or intravenous sedation. Each patient’s needs are different, and we are committed to finding the best way to help you.

Make fear of the dentist a thing of the past

Being scared of the dentist is nothing to be ashamed of. At Harley Street Dental Clinic we recognise that dental fear and phobia is very real, causing anything from mild anxiety to full-blown panic attacks in people who suffer from it. However, we also think that in the 21st Century, fear shout not be a barrier to having the treatment you need, and the smile you deserve.

dental-phobiaDental fear and phobia has numerous causes. It could be that you had a bad experience with a dentist as a child; you may have specific triggers that set you off, such as the noise of a drill or the sight of a needle; or you may be ashamed if your teeth are in less than perfect condition, and worried about being judged.

Let us reassure you that at our Harley Street clinic we will never judge a patient whose oral health needs attention. Instead, we will work with you in a relaxed, calm, and professional manner to get your teeth and gums back to healthy condition.

Modern dental techniques have improved a lot, and at Harley Street Dental Clinic we have a unique collection of dentists and specialists, all of whom are committed to providing you with the highest quality of care – pain free.

When you come to see your dentist, they will take the time to talk you through any treatment required, including analgesia requirements.

Your dentist will also work with you to develop hand signals so that you can let us know easily if you need a break during treatment. We will also build ample time into your appointments to enable you to have a breather – there is no need to fear that you are holding your dentist up.

We also offer treatment under inhalation and intravenous sedation, ensuring you are relaxed and pain-free.

Scared of the dentist? How to beat your fears

Fear of the dentist is a common problem in the UK – approximately one in six adults puts off dental treatment because of fear. At Harley Street Dental Clinic we understand anxiety and phobia surrounding dental appointments, but do not think it should prevent you getting treatment. Our skilled and empathic team will work with you to help you beat your fear once and for all – and get you back to full dental health.

dental phobiaThe causes of dental phobia

Nervous patients give many reasons for fear of the dentist. It could be a bad experience in the past, perhaps during childhood, or could relate to a specific trigger such as the sound of a drill or the sight of a needle.

Some people who haven’t had treatment for many years are ashamed or embarrassed at the condition of their teeth. At our Harley Street clinic you will never be judged if fear has stopped you visiting the dentist and left your teeth in less than perfect condition – we only want to help you get your health, and your smile, back.

Others can identify no specific trigger for their anxiety; they know only that the thought of visiting a dental practice is terrifying.

Whatever the cause of your fear, we invite you to join us at our Harley Street clinic. Our experienced specialists will take all the time you need to talk through your fears in a relaxed, comfortable environment away from the dentist’s chair. They will provide you with hand signals that you can give whenever you need to take a break during treatment – never worry that you are holding up the dentist, as we will ensure enough time is factored in to your appointments.

We also offer the options of treatment under hypnosis or sedation. Both of these options are provided by fully-qualified, experienced professionals.

Scared of the dentist? Beat your fears for good

Does the word “dentist” make you quake in your boots? You are not alone; fear of the dentist or dental phobia is the main reason UK adults put off seeking dental treatment. At Harley Street Dental Clinic our philosophy is that everyone deserves excellent oral health and a smile to be proud of, which is why we invest the extra time and effort needed to help nervous patients get treatment.

hsdc-scared-dentistStudies have shown that approximately one in six patients in the UK puts off seeking routine dental treatment because they are scared of the dentist. The irony is that this can become a vicious cycle: by waiting until an emergency arises, you are more likely to be in need of more intensive and invasive treatment, which in itself can be traumatic.

Harley Street Dental Clinic is proud to provide pain-free dentistry, so even if you need a more intensive procedure you should not feel any pain, and our dedicated, experienced and caring team will work with you to ensure it is not a traumatic experience. Dental phobia can cause panic attacks and severe anxiety and our team understands this, which is why in the first instance we invite phobic and nervous patients to join us in a relaxed, comfortable environment to talk through their fears.

Whether you have had a previous negative experience of visiting the dentist, have a particular trigger such as the sound of the drill or the sight of a needle, or do not know the exact cause of your fear, we are confident that we can help you.

Our Harley Street clinic is fully equipped with in-chair entertainment, so you can watch a film, listen to music or read an audiobook during treatment – whatever helps you to relax. We will also devise some signals that you can give your dentist if you need a break during treatment.

Hypnosis, inhalation and intravenous sedation are also available if you need extra help to relax.

Finding a new dentist: why it’s never too late to save your smile

Many patients put off visiting the dentist because they are nervous or phobic. They then start to feel embarrassed or ashamed of the condition of their teeth, making them even less keen to visit a dental practice. At Harley Street Dental Clinic we believe that it is never too late to save your smile. We offer a range of treatment options for nervous and phobic patients, and urge you never to be embarrassed to come and see us.

nervous and phobic patientsAt our Harley Street clinic your dentist will never judge you if you haven’t visited a dental practice for many years. We know that this is counterproductive and could easily put you off seeking treatment in the future.

Instead, your dentist will take the time to work with you to help you overcome your fears. The whole team at Harley Street Dental Clinic wants nothing more than to help you get your smile – and the full functionality of a healthy mouth – back, then to help you maintain it for life.

If you are nervous about seeing the dentist, just let us know. Our highly experienced team will take all the time you need to talk through your fears in the relaxed surroundings of our Harley Street clinic.

Your dentist will explain any treatment required, including any analgesia required. To help you relax we offer in-chair entertainment, so you can listen to music or an audiobook, or watch a film, during treatment. We also ensure you know that by giving us a hand signal you can let your dentist know you need a break.

Patients can opt for treatment under hypnosis, which has been proven to be very effective, as well as either inhalation sedation or intravenous sedation, with the latter being provided by a consultant anaesthetist here at our Harley Street practice.

Why introducing your child to the dentist early can help combat dental phobia

When should I start taking my child to the dentist? That’s a common question asked by many parents. At Harley Street Dental Clinic we believe that the answer is “the earlier the better.” We recommend bringing your child in as soon as their first teeth start to appear – on average from the age of 12 months. This has the dual benefits of helping your child establish good oral health habits from an early age, and also lessening their chances of developing dental phobia.

combat dental phobiaA bad experience during childhood is one of the most common reasons nervous and phobic patients cite for being afraid of the dentist. While it’s true that, just as in any profession, there were and may still be some dental professionals who are not naturals at working with children, at our Harley Street clinic we have a dedicated children’s dental team, led by Professor Raman Bedi, who is the chairman of the Global Child Dental Fund and co-chair of a global expert committee on caries management and prevention.

Professor Bedi and his team take the time to build a rapport and a relationship of trust with young patients, talking to them as well as to their parents and explaining everything in an age-appropriate manner. The idea is to help your child develop good oral health habits from a young age, which includes stringent home care as well as regular visits to the dentist.

Children’s dental health in the UK still has a lot of room for improvement. Young children still have high instances of tooth decay, which has been linked to general problems including heart disease and diabetes in later life.

By bringing your young child into our Harley Street dental practice, they will quickly learn to see the dentist as a friendly face, and are more likely to be interested in keeping their mouth healthy. Preventative measures such as fissure sealant and fluoride varnish can help prevent decay, and any problems that do arise can be tackled early.

Scared of the dentist? How to conquer your fear for good

Fear of the dentist affects approximately one in six adults in the UK. This fear can range from slight anxiety to major phobia, complete with panic attacks at the mere thought of visiting a dental practice. Here at Harley Street Dental Clinic, we are committed to helping nervous patients to overcome their anxieties, enabling them to get the treatment they need and the smile they deserve.

scared of the dentistThere are many causes of fear of the dentist. It may be a bad experience in childhood, or a particular trigger such as the sound of the drill or the sight of a needle. In other cases fear of being out of control, embarrassment or fear of judgement if you haven’t visited the dentist in many years may be the trigger, whilst in some cases there is no specific identifiable cause of dental phobia.

At our Harley Street practice our whole team is highly experienced in treating nervous and phobic patients, and have a number of options that can be tailored to suit your individual needs.

We believe that in many cases talking through your fears in a relaxed, comfortable setting will help. All treatments and analgesia requirements will be explained in depth before you start your treatment, and you can ask any questions and raise any concerns you may have.

Your dentist will devise signals for you to give should you require a break during a procedure – don’t worry about holding us up, we factor enough time into appointments to cover this, and understand that everybody needs to take time out sometimes.

Our Harley Street clinic is equipped with in-chair entertainment, so you can listen to music or an audiobook, or watch your favourite film or TV show to help you relax during treatment.

We also offer hypnosis to help with anxiety, as well as treatment under inhalation or intravenous sedation.

Afraid of the dentist? Here’s how we can help

Are you afraid of visiting the dentist? Then you are not alone. At Harley Street Dental Clinic we specialise in helping nervous and phobic patients to get the dental treatment they need. Regular dental appointments and good oral health aren’t just important for your teeth and gums; many studies have shown links between poor oral health and conditions such as heart disease and diabetes.

nervous patientsFear is the single biggest reason patients in the UK give for putting off visiting the dentist. Dental fear can range from mild anxiety to full-blown phobia and has myriad causes. Whatever the reason and level of you fear, Harley Street Dental Clinic can help.

Causes of dental phobia

There are many reasons patients give for being afraid of the dentist. These include bad experiences in the past, exaggerated horror stories from friends and family, embarrassment about the state of their teeth, and specific triggers including a fear of needles or the sound of the dentist’s drill.

At our Harley Street clinic we will take time to find out what causes your fears and will talk through them in our relaxed, comfortable environment. Dental techniques have advanced greatly in recent years, and if you haven’t been to see the dentist for some time you may be pleasantly surprised.

We will explain any procedures and analgesia requirements in detail, and will ensure that you know the hand signals to give us should you need a break during treatment. Don’t worry about holding up the dentist – we know everybody needs a breather sometimes, and ample time for breaks will be built into your appointment.

At Harley Street Dental Clinic we will never be judgemental; we empathise with nervous patients and if you have not seen a dentist in many years all we want is to restore your oral health and give you a smile to be proud of. We offer the option of listening to music or watching a film during treatment, and also have the option of treatment under hypnosis, which many patients find helps them to relax.

For those who need a little extra help to relax, we offer treatment under sedation. There are two options: relative analgesia, also known as inhalation sedation, which uses a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen that you breathe in. You will be awake and able to cooperate with your dentist, but will remember little about treatment.

The second option is intravenous sedation, carried out by a consultant anaesthetist here at our Harley Street clinic.