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In many ways, the more nervous
a patient is - the more rewarding it is to treat them. There
are few greater satisfactions in dentistry than helping a fearful
patient with toothache to overcome their fears and become at
ease with dental treatment.
Often, all that is needed is
sympathetic, high quality, painless treatment. There are times
when it is necessary to use other techniques to remove anxiety.
Medication before appointments can be helpful, inhalation sedation
produces a drowsy euphoric state and is ideal for the anxious
patient. In cases of extreme nervousness,we can use a stronger
sedative which leaves the patient with no unpleasant memories
of the treatment.
We are, also, fortunate to have
a practice manager who is a trained psychotherapist with experience
in managing phobias, including dental phobias. Sometimes it
can be helpful to talk with her before seeing the dentist.
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