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Patients Near Brentford; Don’t Let Dental Phobia Ruin Your New Year

14-01-2014

Most people don’t look forward to going to the dentist, but if you experience severe anxiety or you have a phobia of going to the dentist, this can be problematic; not only will you experience unpleasant feelings and symptoms, but you will also put your health at risk by putting off appointments.

What causes dental phobia?

There are many reasons why people may suffer from dental phobia, from negative experiences in the past and a poor relationship with a previous dentist, to a fear of needles, pain or the dreaded dental drill or feelings of embarrassment or shame about the state of their oral health.

What can be done?

Dental anxiety is very common and dentists understand that going to the dentist or having treatment are daunting prospects for many patients. We know that getting into the dental chair can be a scary experience and this is why we do everything we can to help all our clients feel as relaxed as possible. We have a very caring and friendly dental team and we have experience in caring for nervous patients and patients with dental phobia.

We can offer sedation dentistry for patients who suffer from anxiety or dental phobia and we are always on hand to answer questions about treatment or to put your mind at ease if you have any worries.

Dental phobia can be tackled and we are here every step of the way to help you overcome your fears and get the treatment you need. We want you to enjoy a healthy, beautiful smile and we aim to make the experience of going to the dentist as positive as possible. Don’t let dental phobia ruin your New Year; give us a call today at Sparkle Dental Boutique near Brentford to see how we can help.