Mortiboys Dental Spa | Surrey Dentist

Dental Anxiety

At Mortiboys Dental Spa we work hard to ensure that undergoing treatment is a positive and relaxed experience. However, we also understand that, for some patients, just entering the dental surgery is a traumatic situation. Ann Davies, our Nervous Patient Co-ordinator, has a wealth of experience in working with patients to help them manage their anxiety. We make use of a range of techniques to ensure that treatment is more relaxing:

• Understanding the issues - Being nervous about going to the dentist can have a variety of causes. Perhaps you are worried that the treatment will hurt, or maybe the smells and sounds of the practice remind you of unpleasant childhood experiences! Once we have identified your specific concerns, we can work with you to find the best approach for addressing the situation and put your mind at ease!
  
  
• Using distraction techniques - Sometimes patients prefer to distance themselves from what is happening by listening to music, so feel free to bring an MP3 player along to the practice! However, another approach is to have the practitioner describing to you exactly what they are doing while they treat you. It is totally up to you as the individual and what approach you will find most helpful. Just let us know!
  
  
• Pacing your treatment - We are more than happy to let you take one step at a time with a flexible treatment schedule. You may wish to have a series of progressive appointments; starting with discussing your plans with the dentist and having an examination; then perhaps visiting the hygienist; then moving on to the treatment as and when you feel comfortable and ready to do so. Furthermore, when in the chair, treatment can be stopped if you feel you need a break, just by making an allocated signal. As there is usually no need to hurry through treatment, do not be afraid to say when you have had enough.
  
  
• Other approaches - We also make use of our understanding of how other therapies can be used to eliminate a patients’ anxiety, promote healing and reduce any unwanted side-effects of treatment. Moreover, we can use a variety of methods of sedation (intravenous, gas and air), or recommend E.F.T. (Emotional Freedom Technique), counselling or a course of hypnotherapy to overcome your fears.
  

Most importantly, help us protect your smile! It is vital that you attend regular visits to the dentist and hygienist. Through an established regime of preventative care, we can reduce the probability of tooth decay and gum disease occurring, therefore minimising the need for further intervention and safeguarding your smile!