Nervous Patients in Alfreton

Some people are so frightened of the dentist that they avoid dental treatment altogether. At Glendair Dental we are sympathetic in recognising that some patients experience real anxiety, and we have developed calm and caring dental techniques and approaches to help overcome your fear and feel at ease.

We understand how a visit to an ordinary dental practice can make you feel, and how just picking up the phone can take courage. We make little adjustments to help you feel calm and relaxed, and we will never make you feel ashamed of your mouth or of your phobia.

Why choose Glendair if you're a nervous patient?

Sedation or sleep dentistry is an effective way to treat the most nervous of patients. Sedation has a relaxing and calming effect but doesn't prevent communication between the dentist and you, the patient, so treatment can still be carried out easily. We offer a thorough assessment of your physical conditions, such as weight, age and medical history, before suitability for this kind of treatment is determined, all discussed during a stress free consultation with us.

Relaxed patient receiving calm, caring dental care at Glendair Dental

What to expect from sedation dentistry

While IV sedation will make you drowsy and unaware of the treatment you are undergoing, you will remain lucid enough to communicate and cooperate with the dental team. The effects of the sedative take time to wear off, so you won't be able to drink alcohol, drive or operate machinery for a while afterwards, and it's important that someone can help you home after treatment and keep an eye on you for some time afterwards.

I feel anxious about visiting the dentist, can you help?

Yes, we are sympathetic in recognising that some patients experience real anxiety, and we have developed calm and caring dental techniques and approaches to help overcome your fear and feel at ease.

What is sedation dentistry?

Sedation or sleep dentistry is an effective way to treat the most nervous of patients. It has a relaxing and calming effect but doesn't prevent communication between the dentist and you, so treatment can still be carried out easily.

Am I suitable for sedation?

We offer a thorough assessment of your physical conditions, such as weight, age and medical history, before suitability for this kind of treatment is determined, all discussed during a stress free consultation with us.

What happens after IV sedation?

The effects of the sedative take time to wear off, so you won't be able to drink alcohol, drive or operate machinery for a while afterwards. It's important that someone can help you home after treatment and keep an eye on you for some time afterwards.

Will I ever feel differently about visiting the dentist?

As you get to know and trust your dentist, hygienist and other members of the dental team here at Glendair, we hope your fears will lessen over time.

We'd love to hear from you

If you would like to discuss your concerns before booking an appointment, our friendly team is here to help. Book an appointment online, or get in touch and we will be happy to answer your questions.