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Anxious Patients

Anxious Patients Brisbane, Fortitude Valley

Dental anxiety and phobias can happen to anyone and can stop you from getting the oral health care and treatment you need. Oral health is an important aspect of your overall health and when you can’t get the treatment you need, small problems can become big ones. We strive to take care of our anxious patients at Precision Dental in Brisbane and Fortitude Valley and will do all we can to provide you with a comfortable experience.

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Dental Anxiety and Phobias

Dental Anxiety And Phobias Brisbane, Fortitude Valley Precision Dental
Dental Anxiety And Phobias Brisbane, Fortitude Valley Precision Dental

Dental anxiety or phobias are a condition in which dental treatment makes you feel stressed out, physically and mentally anxious, or stops you from seeking dental care.

It can begin from an early age with an overall fear of a medical office or can come about later in life after a painful dental experience.

While many people are not happy to go to the dentist, dental anxiety is another level of distress. Anxious patients may feel physically sick before or during their dental visit and might feel physical symptoms of anxiety leading up to their dental appointment.

These feelings may intensify along with pain as stress levels take over. The following are some symptoms and signs that one might have dental anxiety:

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Avoidance of routine dental checkups and cleanings

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Racing heart when thinking about dentist
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Sweaty palms and lightheaded feeling before or during a dental visit
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Dizziness and nausea when you arrive at the dentist
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Have not been to a dentist in many years
Amos P.

Fantastic dental clinic! Everything was fantastic!

Amos P.

The Beginnings of Dental Anxiety

Dental anxiety and fears are sadly common and often stem from negative past experiences. In some cases, a tooth problem may have gone untreated, causing great pain and bringing more fear about a dental visit to the patient. But there are other factors that can lead to being an anxious patient. The following are some of the fears or phobias behind dental and patient anxiety:
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Painful dental visit in the past
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Pain due to untreated dental problems
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Fear of pain and needles
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Self-consciousness about one’s state of oral health
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Fear of medical offices and/or doctors
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Fear or medications
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Fear of loss of control
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Personal space infringement
Bhavna A.

Great service & professionalism. I have always been treated with polite, caring & professional service. Dr Choi is proficient, precise & looks after his clients very well. He explains the procedure that will be done very clearly, & ensures that you are ok with everything. I highly recommend this practice (especially if you are afraid of going to the dentist).

Bhavna A.

How Precision Dental in Brisbane Fortitude Valley Can Help

How Precision Dental Can Help Anxious Patients Brisbane, Fortitude Valley Precision Dental

If you suffer from fears or dental anxiety, we can help. We have experience working with anxious patients and incorporate techniques to help our patients stay relaxed and comfortable.

The following are ways we can help anxious patients:

Happy Gas

Or nitrous oxide, is a light anesthesia that is administered with a breathing mask, allowing the patient to breathe in a mixture of fresh oxygen and nitrous oxide. The level of sedation can be adjusted to suit the patient and has a quick onset and offset.

Happy gas helps many patients relax, reduce anxiety levels, and help them get the treatment they need. We provide inhalation sedation at an affordable fee to help anxious patients.

Oral Sedatives

Help nervous patients relax before and during treatment. If you are a very anxious patient, we can prescribe an oral sedative such as valium so you can take it before your dental treatment.

A Gentle Touch

Is used by all of our dental professionals and each is trained to closely monitor each patient to help minimise stress and pain. We strive to ensure all of our patients are comfortable.

Entertainment

Is a great way to help take your mind off the dental treatment, which is why we have a flat screen television mounted on the ceiling for your enjoyment. If you are a music buff, you are welcome to bring your own earbuds or earphones to listen to music on our Sonos Play.

Today’s anesthetic and dental technology is more advanced than in the past and many procedures cause little discomfort because of it. Local anesthetics are administered with very little sensation and are highly effective at mitigating pain. In many cases, patients who have treatments using oral sedatives or happy gas find they no longer need sedation in future treatments.

Today’s dental technology along with our skilled and compassionate team strive to make the dental experience a low-stress and even comfortable experience at Precision Dental in Brisbane.

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Home Practices for Anxious Patients

If you are an anxious patient, you may have dental anxiety or a form of extreme stress. Stressful thoughts and physical reactions such as sweaty palms and a drop in blood pressure can take place when thinking about dental visits and treatments. Fortunately, there are some home practices you can try that are quite effective for some patients.
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Deep breathing exercises

Are used by many to calm physical symptoms of stress.

Practicing deep breathing on a daily basis can help some people control stress and anxiety when they need it most.

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Music therapy

Is a valid practice that is used to calm stress.

Try deep breathing along with calming music to help calm your mind, and incorporate the help of a music therapist for improved results.

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Meditation

Is another practice that improves over time. The more you do it, the easier it is to calm your mind when you feel anxiety coming on.
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Hypnosis

Is a powerful technique for some people to overcome fears and phobias.

This is most effective with a professional therapist and regular practice at home, but worth the effort for some patients.

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Anxious Patients Call Today

Anxious Patients Call Today Brisbane, Fortitude Valley Precision Dental

If you are an anxious patient, call us today, schedule a visit, and let us know about your dental anxiety. We will be happy to do an extra gentle dental exam and assessment and let you get to know us.

Our professional staff and dentists will take our time and do our best to help you feel comfortable and relaxed so you can get the oral health care that you need.

Disclaimer: The material posted is for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Results vary with each patient. Any dental procedure carries risks and benefits. If you have any specific questions about any dental and/or medical matter, you should consult your dentist, physician or other professional healthcare providers.

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