Dentists have never ever been in a better position than now to offer you beautiful and pain-free surgery and procedures to maintain your oral health in the city of Leeds, and yet, if you are of a nervous disposition, you will take a lot more convincing than that, that your dentist is not going destroy your mouth and leave you in intense pain throughout and afterwards. So, before you lay yourself down on the dentist’s chair, and if you do fear the worst, you should ask your dentist about being sedated. This will not only remove any chance of pain, but by going under, you certainly won’t remember anything either. If the treatment you need is rather straightforward, then all you will need is a local anaesthetic to cover any chance of pain, however, for more complicated treatments, it maybe advisable to be knocked out during the duration. This can be done via an injection or with gas, but it is lovely and you won’t feel a thing. If you go down this route though, you had better make sure you have a chauffeur to get you home, because you may well be rather wobbly on your feet until the effects wear off
If you suffer from dental anxiety in the city of Leeds, it can make very difficult to pluck up the courage to attend the dentist and get the dental treatment you require, opting to visit only in an emergency, which is very dangerous territory for the overall health of your mouth. It’s not any easier for the dentist either to treat a patient with anxiety, but whatever has caused these fears, for health reasons alone, it is important to confront them. Most dentists understand the fears in their patients and are trained in anxiety psychology. Talking to your dentist is paramount in overcoming your problems, being able to express yourself, taking control of your treatment and building up some sense of rapport with your dentist. Once you develop more confidence and a better understanding of dental procedures (even check out the internet), the easier the treatments become. Once you have opted to have the work done, there are many back-up supports to make your visit easier too. Most modern dentists incorporate relaxation, sedation and even hypnotherapy techniques to put you at ease and of course, there are the tried and tested methods. Anaesthetics are great for removing the physical pain, but if you have extreme anxiety, there is always the option of being knocked out altogether. Book your appointment early so you’re not hanging around to be seen. It’s time to get out there and fight your anxieties and keep your mouth healthy.
In the UK, 93 per cent of people admit to having a fear of the dentist. For the most part they are able to overcome those fears as they know how important a check up is to their dental health. However, for nearly 30 per cent of patients, the fear of the dentist is far more serious and they avoid dental visits completely. This ‘dental phobia’ prevents these patients from receiving the dental care they need, putting them at risk of sacrificing their oral well being.
