Worried about going for a check-up at the dentist? How our dental team in Harley Street can help you overcome your phobia

Many people convince themselves that the reason they will not attend their next dental check-up is because of finances, when in reality, the underlying reason for this active avoidance is often fear.

Dentist in W1Fear of the dentist is surprisingly common yet it can also feel isolating, especially if you have had a negative experience with a dentist in the past. Our dentists in W1 see patients everyday who suffer from some degree of dental phobia and can personalise their trip to the dentist’s chair to ensure that they receive the care they require, without causing them further stress and anxiety.

Indeed, our dentists in W1 want to help you overcome your phobia. They will provide you with the support you require, be non judgmental of the condition of your oral health and will discuss everything they are doing so there are no surprises – you will be in full control and can signal for them to stop the procedure at any time.

Ways we make you more comfortable

Of course, as each person has a fear of the dentist for a different reason, each person’s fear comes within a range of severity. Some patients may require a calmer approach from our dentists in W1 to make the experience easier, whereas others may require sedation for a basic check-up.

However extreme your phobia is, we aim to ensure that you are comfortable and calm throughout any procedure you undertake with us at Harley Street Dental Clinic and can offer you the following options.

Discussion and signals

If you simply require reassurance before undergoing a dental procedure, our dental team will be happy to meet with you prior to the appointment to get to know you and discuss with you how they will perform the procedure. You can even set up a signalling system, so they know when you need them to stop during the procedure.

Relative analgesia sedation

When you need a bit more help than a brief chat, we can offer you our gas based sedation, which will ensure you are fully conscious, but will render you unaware of the treatment that is happening and leave you with no lasting memory.

Before undergoing this procedure, inform our dental team of any underlying medical conditions you have, any medications you are taking and ensure you bring either a family member or friend to help you get home safely.

Intravenous sedation

We also offer IV sedation, but this procedure will require a consultant anaesthetist to perform the injection. This, like RA sedation, will ensure you are unaware of any procedures occurring in the room and will leave you with no memory of what happened during the procedure.

Before undergoing this procedure, inform our dental team of any underlying medical conditions you have, any medications you are taking and ensure you bring either a family member or friend to help you get home safely.