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Anxious Patients in Aberdeenshire
Many patients feel self-conscious about dental treatment and nervous about visiting the dentist. We offer a special care to our anxious patients to help them get over their fears and then get them into a regular pattern of prevention that reduces the need for future treatment.
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We find the majority of our anxious patients need patience, time and explanations. All too many of their fears have developed from poor communication and rushed treatment which resulted in a traumatic experience. It seems counterintuitive to spend more time in a place you don’t like to be but, to get over any fear small steps of acclimatisation is the key.
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On rare occasions we prescribe a sedative medication for more nervous patients that is taken 1-2 hours before treatment so that you feel relaxed during your dental treatment. When taking this sedative, you should not drive or undertake anything that requires concentration for up to 6 hours afterwards.
Life Benefits
A solution for the anxious patient to receive dental care.
Overcoming your fear and learning to become a regular attender for prevention of future treatment