Are you one of the many adults in the UK who experiences dental phobia? The sinister dentist with their scary set of drills may be a common joke, but it hides an issue that affects a huge number of dental patients.

Dental phobia ranges from a reluctance to book an appointment to a full-blown panic attack when sitting in the dentist’s chair. If you are somewhere on this spectrum, then maintaining your teeth is no laughing matter. It could mean that you haven’t had your teeth checked for years, which in turn makes it more likely that you will need work done. If, when you do bring yourself to the dental practice it turns out you need a tooth replacing with, for example, dental implant surgery, that’s only going to send your phobia back into the stratosphere. So, what’s the answer?

Well, first, we want you to know that here at Orpington Dental Care, we don’t judge anyone for the state of their teeth. We are well aware of how many people experience dental phobia, and, however long it’s been since you saw a dentist, we will welcome you in a warm and friendly way and listen to your questions and concerns.

If it turns out that you do need a treatment such as dental implants in Orpington, our highly experienced implant dentist will talk you through each stage of the procedure step-by-step. We’ll provide you with a detailed treatment plan before you agree to go ahead with any work, including all costs, so you can make an informed choice.

We also offer conscious sedation for nervous patients. This isn’t instead of anaesthetic: it’s an additional medication that helps to calm the nerves. It can be taken through inhaling a gas, or by injection, whichever you prefer. It works instantly, and you will remain awake but relaxed throughout the procedure.

You may feel drowsy afterwards, so it’s a good idea to ask a friend to drive you home.

Don’t let fear of the dentist put you off having dental implants in Orpington. Talk to our implant dentist today about how we can make the treatment as smooth and easy as possible.