Dental anxiety is not uncommon. The mere thought of drills and needles can send shivers down your spine. Sitting in a cold, sterile environment while waiting to be seen often makes the feeling even worse.
Much of the fear and anxiety that you feel are unfounded. This is more so with today’s dental technology and the level of care that our dentists strive to achieve to ensure patients’ maximum comfort while undergoing dental treatment. There are ways to minimize and even overcome your fear and anxiety. To do this, you need to address the cause or source of such feelings and take appropriate actions to counter them. They may be the result of a bad experience in the past or inexperience in being in a dental clinic. They may simply be caused by the lack of knowledge and understanding of your own dental condition and treatment.
Whatever the case may be, there are simple steps you can take in preparation to see your dentist.
First, equip yourself with information.
It helps to do some research. While setting your appointment before coming to the clinic, you should be able to obtain a reasonable amount of information about what to expect during your appointment for your mental preparation. You can even discuss your anxieties ahead of time with our clinic’s personnel who will convey your concerns to your attending dentist ahead of time.
When you are at the clinic - don’t forget to breathe normally.
Remind yourself that you are about to be seen by an experienced and caring dental practitioner who only wants to help you with your dental issues.
Find some distractions and get comfortable with your surroundings. This is easy to do at Dentalpro where the clinic offers a homely ambience, where you can enjoy refreshments, watch TV or take in the surrounding green landscape.
Try to relax. As far as distractions and relaxation technique goes, indulge in anything that works for you; be it listening to music, reading or simply chatting away with a companion.
Remember, you're in control.
- Talk to your dentist! Ask questions, understand the procedures, and voice any concerns. Knowing what to expect can be incredibly reassuring.
- Don't be afraid to ask for a short break during your appointment. Caring dentists will certainly prefer to work with you at a comfortable pace. Your comfort is paramount. A pause here and there can work wonders to manage overwhelm.
Let us do our part to help you cope with anxiety:
- Sedation dentistry is an available option to help you cope with anxiety. Sedation such as Nitrous oxide ("laughing gas") is considered a “conscious sedation” which helps you relax and remain comfortably aware during treatment. This as well as oral sedation may be recommended to you for more complex/invasive dental procedures.
- Highly experienced and caring dentists. Knowing that you are in good hands is the most effective cure to dental anxiety.
- Dental techniques and technology have advanced in leaps and bounds in the last 3 decades. These are the techniques and technology that we employ to ensure minimal discomfort, shorter treatment time and improved outcomes.
Dentalpro’s aim is to “Give patients a great dental experience each and every time”.
Dental anxiety is not uncommon. The mere thought of drills and needles can send shivers down your spine. Sitting in a cold, sterile environment while waiting to be seen often makes the feeling even worse.
Much of the fear and anxiety that you feel are unfounded. This is more so with today’s dental technology and the level of care that our dentists strive to achieve to ensure patients’ maximum comfort while undergoing dental treatment. There are ways to minimize and even overcome your fear and anxiety. To do this, you need to address the cause or source of such feelings and take appropriate actions to counter them. They may be the result of a bad experience in the past or inexperience in being in a dental clinic. They may simply be caused by the lack of knowledge and understanding of your own dental condition and treatment.
Whatever the case may be, there are simple steps you can take in preparation to see your dentist.
First, equip yourself with information.
It helps to do some research. While setting your appointment before coming to the clinic, you should be able to obtain a reasonable amount of information about what to expect during your appointment for your mental preparation. You can even discuss your anxieties ahead of time with our clinic’s personnel who will convey your concerns to your attending dentist ahead of time.
When you are at the clinic - don’t forget to breathe normally.
Remind yourself that you are about to be seen by an experienced and caring dental practitioner who only wants to help you with your dental issues.
Find some distractions and get comfortable with your surroundings. This is easy to do at Dentalpro where the clinic offers a homely ambience, where you can enjoy refreshments, watch TV or take in the surrounding green landscape.
Try to relax. As far as distractions and relaxation technique goes, indulge in anything that works for you; be it listening to music, reading or simply chatting away with a companion.
Remember, you're in control.
Let us do our part to help you cope with anxiety:
Dentalpro’s aim is to “Give patients a great dental experience each and every time”.