Dental Anxiety

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Feeling Anxious About Visiting the Dentist? We’re Here to Support You.

According to a study conducted by Oral-B as published by the Sydney Morning Herald, 83 % of Australians admit to having some level of dental fear and anxiety when visiting the dentist. Out of 1,004 Australians aged 18-64 interviewed, half would rather be publicly humiliated than visit the dentist.

As dental professionals, we recognise that visiting the dentist can feel daunting for many people. Our role is to provide understanding and support, creating a calmer environment to help ease dental anxiety.

In the video: Dr Akansha Kumar (DEN0002230269) – Registered Dentist, General Registration.

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Our Approach to Patient Care

At Dental Boutique™, if you are one of the many anxious patients in this world, we want to help you not feel alone. Our team is here to offer a safe space to be yourself and feel comfortable knowing you won’t be judged at any time during your visit.

We work with you to find solutions and treatments that suit you and your needs. While we cannot guarantee that all procedures will be discomfort-free, we invest heavily in technology that aim minimise the pain that our patients experience.

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What Are Some Common Causes of Dental Anxiety?

It’s natural for some people to feel nervous about visiting the dentist. These feelings are often linked to past experiences or common concerns that many share:

Loss of Control

Sitting in the dental chair may make some people feel vulnerable or out of control, which can heighten anxiety.People may feel self-conscious about the appearance of their teeth and worry about being judged.

Fear of Being Embarrassed

People may feel self-conscious about the appearance of their teeth and worry about being judged.

Fear of Pain

Dental care is sometimes associated with discomfort, and the thought of drills or needles can make appointments feel daunting.

How We Assist Anxious Patients

Feeling nervous about dental care is very common, and we are here to provide understanding and support. At Dental Boutique™, we aim to create a welcoming space where patients can feel safe and respected. We approach every patient with care, patience, and compassion.

Here are some of the ways we support patients who experience dental anxiety:

We give patients enough time to express their concerns, worries, needs and desires and never judge them.
We explain the risks and benefits of the treatment options our patients have so they can make an informed decision.
We give our patients the option for sedation and offer various customised sedation options that fit the patient’s anxiety level to help reduce stress and pain.
We establish a fail-safe signal system with our patients. One common signal we use is a hand raise at the signal of pain. This helps patients maintain control during treatment and alerts us if they feel pain or discomfort.
We establish a mutual agreement with our patients regarding taking breaks at fixed intervals. This method alleviates the fear of interrupting the dentist or the worry that a patient may be disturbing them at an inconvenient moment.

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Treatments Available for Anxious Patients

Gas Inhalation

Many patients want to wish to understand how to overcome their fear of dental injections. Inhaling Penthrox can help alleviate the initial anxiety associated with needles that patients may have before treatment. The pain of needles is minimised as patients typically don’t feel a thing, but this option still enables the patient to remain awake during treatment.

Medication

Anxiety tablets help to reduce the patient’s dental anxiety before treatment. These tablets help patients achieve a less stress-full experience.

Sleep Dentistry (IV Sedation And General Anaesthetic)

At our practice, sedation is administered by a registered anaesthetist. These options may assist patients who feel nervous about dental treatment, as sedation can reduce awareness and memory of the procedure.

Sedation dentistry may also be considered for patients who:

A fear of needles
A strong gag reflex
A low pain threshold
A past traumatic dental experience
Multiple dental treatments requiring long treatment time
A dislike of noises, smells and taste during dental procedures

Please note sleep dentistry is not offered at all of our clinics. When enquiring please feel free to ask if your closest clinic does offer this service.

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