It is never a good day when you receive a dental check-up reminder and you have a fear of the dentist.

Of course, there is the option to avoid it altogether but this rarely ends well; if you fail to attend dental check-ups, you are putting yourself at risk of falling victim to cavities, gum disease and even abscesses.

Luckily, as dentistry has evolved, so has the knowledge that surrounds phobic dental patients. Many surgeries are now able to offer the most anxious patients ways to manage being in the dental chair, meaning that you can now attend any dental appointment without feeling fear.

If the thought of getting into the dental chair makes you break out in a sweat, come along to Farnham Road Dental Practice for a check-up. We cater to the most nervous patients in Guildford and can offer you an array of options to help you manage your anxieties. We promise a non-judgmental approach to all of our patients and will ensure that your visit to our surgery will be a pleasant one. Perfect!

But what are these options that we can offer nervous patients in Guildford? Read on to find out!

Open communication

One of the main reasons that people fear attending dental check-ups is due to the fear of judgement from their dentist.

Luckily, as mentioned earlier, all of our dental practitioners are trained to be able to manage nervous patients in Guildford and will discuss ways to make you feel more at ease. Indeed, many patients prefer to know what is happening when their dentist is putting all manner of unusual objects into their mouths, and our team can happily offer you a more open line of communication.

Music

The dentist drill has been an object of fear for a long time, and can still cause some patients to feel severe anxiety.

Luckily, at Farnham Road Dental Practice, you are more than welcome to bring along a set of headphones to listen to some music. Why not listen to an audiobook? That way, our team can work on your teeth without triggering any noise-related anxieties, what could be better?

Sedation

If both the aforementioned techniques don’t sound like your cup of tea, then our team is happy to offer sedation.

Coming in 2 forms, intravenous and nitrous oxide, both options will create an extreme feeling of relaxation, but will allow you to be conscious enough to respond to our team’s instructions. Once the procedure is complete, you will have no memory of what occurred during the time you were sedated. It is important to note that with intravenous sedation, you will need to bring along an age-appropriate family member or friend to escort you home afterwards. Also, no operating heavy machinery for 24 hours!

Anaesthetic

In cases of extreme anxiety, our team will be able to refer you to a nearby day clinic to complete your treatment under traditional anaesthetic.

Once again, you will need a family member or friend to escort you home afterwards.