It is important that you visit the dentist on a regular basis to make sure that your teeth are clean and your gums are healthy, free of any signs of decay or disease. We recommend that you and your family visit us at Farnham Road Dental Practice at least once every 6 months to maintain optimal dental health. Unfortunately many people avoid the dentist or delay their appointments and this can have a negative impact on your dental health. There are many reasons for this, differing from patient to patient.

Why do people avoid the dentist?

One of the reasons why people avoid the dentist is because they are embarrassed by the condition of their teeth and therefore they are reluctant to face a dental professional’s judgments or they are worried that they will be told that their teeth are in a bad condition and they require extensive dental work. Others are very busy and unable to get an appointment to suit their convenience. Some patients are not registered to a dental practice and some worry that they cannot afford the treatment.

Dental anxiety and dental phobia

Another key reason why people avoid the dentist is as a result of dental anxiety or dental phobia.

Dental anxiety is fear, anxiety or stress associated with the dentist. Dental phobia is a more serious condition than anxiety and leaves people panic-stricken and terrified. Nervous patients Guildford are not alone. More than half of the UK population are scared of visiting their dentist and almost 20% of the population have such a bad fear of dentistry that they refuse to visit or get essential dental work done.

It is important that nervous patients Guildford approach us at Farnham Road Dental Practice about their worries and anxieties as we can help prevent a range of dental health complications. This is because even if you brush your teeth carefully at home plaque and tartar can build up on your teeth. Plaque is home to millions of different types of bacteria. Some of these bacteria are necessary for good oral health, whereas others can damage your teeth and gums. Harmful bacteria in the plaque release acids and toxins which can cause tooth decay and gum disease. If you continue to avoid the dentist then tooth decay and gum disease can result in missing teeth.

Nervous patients Guildford who avoid visiting the dentist, risk not only getting tooth decay and gum disease, but they also risk developing more complex diseases. Studies show that major health conditions related to poor oral health and gum disease include heart disease, diabetes, stroke and cancer.

Here, at Farnham Road Dental Practice, we offer patients with dental anxiety the highest level of customer service and care. We use the latest in dental technology to make sure that your treatments and procedures are carried out with accuracy and precision, causing minimal discomfort, bleeding or side-effects. You can speak to us about different types of anaesthetic as well as different forms of sedation to make the experience as easy for you as possible. Your dental health is our greatest concern and therefore we will make sure that we can look after your teeth by helping you combat your anxieties and phobia. Speak to us at Farnham Road Dental Practice today to find out more.