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How Can I Get Care When I’m Afraid of the Dentist?

Faris Kirmani • May 29, 2019

Dental anxiety is common. In fact, most Australians have some degree of dental anxiety, and for some of us, the level of anxiety can be severe enough that it keeps us from getting the dental care we need or want. So how do you overcome dental anxiety to get the dental care you need or the cosmetic dentistry you want?

A Frightened Man At Dentist Office Covered Mouth With Hands. While you might be scared of the dentist, at Riverlands Dental we can offer you sedation therapy so that you can have the smile you deserve.

Try Relaxation Techniques

It’s not always possible to eliminate your dental anxiety on your own, but there are some things that you can do to reduce anxiety.

Listening to music is one of the easiest to combine with your dental visit. You can bring your music to the dentist or we can provide some for you to listen to. It’s been scientifically proven to help with anxiety in many situations, and it can help dental patients, too.

Other times, you might try yoga before your appointment, or even eating a calming food. You don’t want to come to your appointment with dirty teeth, but perhaps a cup of beforehand can help you feel more at ease.

Find a New Dentist

If you’ve been going to (or avoiding going to) the same dentist for a while, it might be time to consider looking for a new dentist. Some dentists aren’t concerned with trying to reduce patients’ anxiety. Other dentists care a lot about how their patients feel and try hard to make them feel at home.

If your current dentist is part of the reason why you’re anxious, we invite you to come to Riverlands Dental, where our dentists care about your feelings. Our entire dental team works hard to make sure you feel welcome and at ease. We are friendly, easygoing, and nonjudgemental. Our office is comfortable, open, and uncluttered. Everything is set up to help you overcome your anxiety.

Try Sedation Dentistry

Of course, we understand that even with our best efforts, not everyone is capable of being relaxed at the dentist. That’s why we offer sedation dentistry, which can help even the most anxious patients to overcome their anxiety and get the dental care that they want and need.

We offer three different forms of sedation dentistry so that you can select the one that is right for you. Whether you have mild, moderate, or severe anxiety, we can find a sedation approach that works for you. We can also help you schedule your treatments to get maximum value from your sedation with minimum disruption of your routine.

Looking to Overcome Dental Anxiety in Hawkesbury?

Are you struggling to overcome dental anxiety? Are you looking for a dentist in Hawkesbury who can help you get the care you need or want? If so, then please call (02) 4501 7930 today for an appointment with a sedation dentist at Riverlands Dental in North Richmond.

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