The Nervous Patient

Have a chat – Let us know how you’re feeling

Effective communication is the key to build up mutual rapport and trust. We explain what we are going to do, what to expect, and how it is likely to feel. You should feel confident about alerting us if you are nervous or become uncomfortable in any way during your appointment. For example, it can be difficult for some people to keep their mouth open for longer periods of time, so taking regular short breaks during a procedure would be an important part of the appointment.

Much of what we do in dentistry carries a degree of discomfort but with a gentle approach (like using a numbing gel prior to injection) this can be reduced to a minimum.

If you feel that you will still require additional help, we can then decide together on the best option for you, depending on the type of treatment required and your level of anxiety.