Dealing with Dental Anxiety and How M Dental Greenwich Can Help

If you have anxiety about visiting a dentist you are not alone. Whilst some people visit the dentist without being scared or having any anxiety there is a small population of us that fear the same. But, fear not, there are steps, we can take, at M Dental Greenwich, which can help you receive the dental care you need.

Why Dental Check-ups Are Important

Detecting a problem with your teeth and gums early will cause less problems in the long run. Dental problems that are left untreated can cause a greater amount of problems at a later date.

Failing to treat a dental problem can also have a negative impact on your general health. Build up of plaque can cause bad breath, gum problems are linked to diabetes and even malnutrition, just to name a few. We appreciate mentioning problems like this might not have you wanting to visit a dentist, but it’s important that you do. We therefore recommend:

• Attending regular check-ups. At least once every 6 months;

  
  

• If you have a problem, even if it has needed treatment for a while, it is better to be seen by a dentist now. They can prevent any further problems occurring.

  
  

• Pick a dentist, like M Dental Greenwich, that is sympathetic to your anxiety.

Our M Dental Greenwich Expert Share Some Tips to Reduce Anxiety

We know that everyone is different when it comes to their reasons for being anxious, or indeed how they deal with. However from our experience we have learnt, through treating nervous patients that some of the following can help.

• Letting us know you are a nervous patient for reassurance;

• Having an early morning or last thing appointment;

• Scheduling routine check-ups in cooler months;

• Having a signal so we understand when you need a break from a treatment;

• Listening to calming music or something that will distract you;

• Having a friend or family member with you;

• Picking the first available appointment time thus giving you less time to feel anxious.

We can also sedation for extreme anxiety, subject to certain criteria being met. One thing to remember is don’t let a previous bad experience dictate you future appointments. We go the extra mile to ensure you feel comfortable and walk you through your options.

How M Dental Greenwich Can Help

When you become a patient of M Dental Greenwich you will first have a check-up with us. This is a routine treatment that doesn’t result in any immediate procedures. It is merely to look at the condition of your teeth and gums and suggest follow up treatments if needed. We can also help you understand, by giving practical guidance, to help reduce the frequency in which dental appointments are needed. This can be done by helping you put into place a healthy dental routine at home.

Our expert team is well versed in looking after anxious patients. We often receive positive feedback on how we communicate and talk to our patients. All of this is considered in treatment plans when treating anxious patients and we are more than happy to walk patients through the dental treatments they need. Where possible we give patients treatment options, rather than just one option. If it helps, and it’s possible, we can tailor the timeline of treatments to make you feel as comfortable as possible.

We have a range of in-house dental specialists – dentists, orthodontists, periodontists, hygienists, oral surgeons and more. This means that your treatments can be carried out in once place and under one roof.

As we have said above don’t let one negative dental experience prevent you from getting the treatment you deserve. Become a patient at M Dental Greenwich and let us put you at ease. Appointments can be made online, by email or by giving us a call.