Whether you have had a bad experience as a child, or undergone an uncomfortable procedure from a less than efficient dental practitioner, having a fear of the dentist can be quite damaging. Even the most dedicated tooth brushers and flossers will have to visit the dentist at some point, and delaying trips to see your dental team can lead to more basic procedures becoming more complicated.
Our team of dentists in W1, Harley Street, are aware that dental phobias can be damaging to your physical and mental wellbeing and are able to provide you with a range of relaxing techniques to ease your anxiety in the dental chair.
During your first appointment with us, our team of dental specialists will treat you with a non-judgmental, compassionate approach, to help you feel more at ease from the moment you walk through the door.
When you are in the dental chair, we will aim to make you feel as comfortable as possible and can provide you with the following options to make the process easier to manage.
In house entertainment
Unfortunately, we don’t mean a live show, but our dentists in W1, Harley Street, can provide you with in chair headphones to listen to music, if the sound of the drill is too much, or even an audiobook. You can even watch your favourite film while our dental team examine your mouth- we don’t provide popcorn though!
Throughout your treatment, if you wish, our team can discuss each stage with you, and explain what they are doing before they do it, to allow you to decide which parts of the procedure you want to have done. We will also work on creating hand signals, so you can let our team know nonverbally if you want them to stop at any point.
Relative analgesia sedation
If this sounds too involved, we also offer relative analgesia (RA) sedation. This will involve you breathing in nitrous oxide and oxygen to help calm your nerves. You will be conscious but will be unaware of any procedures or discomfort.
After RA sedation, you will be able to go about your normal daily routine.
Intravenous sedation
We are also able to offer intravenous or IV sedation on site, which will be performed by our in-surgery anaesthetist. This involves a painless injection which will relax you. You will be partially conscious but unaware of your surroundings or smells.
We always advise that before undertaking IV sedation, you ensure you have a responsible family member or friend to escort you home after the sedation. You must not drive or operate heavy machinery for 24 hours post IV sedation; due to associated drowsiness you may experience.
Are you still worried about your next dental visit? Call a member of our friendly reception team and we will ensure that your dental visit with our team is a pleasant one.
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