When a person has a fear of dentists or dental treatment they cannot care for their teeth - this leads to dental decay, gum diseases and inevitably pain. In the end that person will loose their teeth. The embarrassment caused by the phobia, along with the eventual decay and loss of teeth, often results in the person repressing their problem and trying to cure themselves with painkillers, other medication/drugs or even alcohol. Worse, they may look for an alternative to visiting a dentist, such as treatment under general anaesthetic or sedation, thinking that they’ll wake up with their problems solved, but this means that they can’t take responsibility for their own treatment – and this route may even prove to be dangerous.

The fear of dental treatment, and the resulting unhealthy mouth, leads to greater social problems such as sleeplessness, poor diet and a lack of concentration at work or with family, children and friends. If you are suffering from this type of phobia you may feel so uncomfortable or embarrassed that you actually avoid social occasions - if you don't know how to be helped out of the cycle you may become a "forgotten person".

We know that there are many different reasons for dental phobia, a bad experience, a careless remark, a feeling of embarrassment for letting the fear control you etc.

edit What Can Be Done About This?

At our practice we have a program that can help you to create a new outlook on dental treatment and help you to build trust in our team. The eventual aim of the program is for you to be able to choose and manage your dental treatment by making use of the expertise available, while feeling safe and confident about it. We want you to understand that we are here for you and not the other way around.

Naturally, before you feel confident enough to have any treatment you need to know why you have a phobia (or even a simple fear) of dentistry; this takes time but our overall aims for you are:

To avoid anxieties about having your teeth treated.
To avoid the worry of pain.
To avoid unnecessary use of painkillers or antibiotics.
To have proper control of your dental treatment
To have good teeth and pleasant breath.
To be able to talk and laugh without embarrassment or shame.
To have higher self-esteem and confidence at work and with your family and friends.
To be able to continue with routine dental treatment in consultation with your dentist.

edit This Is How The Program Works

First you will meet with your dentist and his assistant in an environment that you choose, it may be the surgery or in your own home if you prefer. Your dentist and the assistant will listen to you, and talk with you, to try to map-out your particular problems and needs. After the first meeting you may either have a dental examination or book another appointment to meet with us for further discussion. Remember that you will be the master of your time and set the pace of the program, our team will support you through it.

Depending upon your own needs there is also an option to refer you to a psychologist where you will have access to such treatment as

Supportive dialogue
Handling of stress relating situations
Crisis and therapy
Phobia training
Hypnosis
Treatment of trauma

Once you feel ready to have a dental examination and some x-rays your dentist will put together a treatment plan that is built upon the information you have shared with our team. The treatment plan will consist of recommended treatment and an estimate of costs, which the dentist will go through with you. When you fully understand the plan you will choose which treatment you want , knowing that our team will be there to support you if you still need it.

edit At Our Practice

You will get the support and treatment you need to get rid of your fears.
You will have our co-operation with a psychologist if you need it.
You will choose and get the right treatment for your teeth.
You will understand that we respect you and your needs.
You will never feel undermined by professional jargon etc.
You will feel that we are here for you and not the other way around.

edit We Offer

Gentle treatment without stress
The option of hypnosis
Pre-medication
Sedation
Preventive and aesthetic dental care

Throughout this program you are in control and will tell us what suits you best; the main object is for you to be stress-free and feel supported by our team.

edit How Long Does Such A Program Take?

Phobias may be irrational and fears vary from person to person so there is no fixed time frame, but the whole program should not take more than one year, taking each step gently and at your own pace.

Remember - The aim is that you will feel good during the whole program and that you will end up with nice, healthy teeth.

edit Is anybody happy to go to the dentist?

We are all a bit nervous to go to the dentist, not always because of the "phobia", but because the verdict of examination. When we hear that everything is ok we feel a sense of relief. The people who fight their fear and overcome it can still feel a bit nervous because of above reasons. The sense of triumph, winner of the battle, getting rid of painful infections, painkillers, antibiotics, sleepness nights, having good breath and gaining in confidence are all reasons to convince them of taking care of themselves with the help and support of professionals.