Dentistry for Nervous Patients

Many people are apprehensive about dental treatments and a small number of people are so frightened that they put it off completely. Sedation dentistry involves the use of medication to help patients relax during dental procedures. It’s sometimes referred to as “sleep dentistry,” although that’s not entirely correct. Patients are usually awake with the exception of those who are under general anaesthesia.

Sedation dentistry involves performing dental treatment on a patient in a stress and anxiety – free environment. It’s a way for dentists to help patients overcome common dental phobias that cause them to neglect going to the dentist or getting their teeth taken care of. Often, dental problems are left unattended till the very last moment meaning that more extreme measures are needed. Through sedation dentistry, patients are able to undergo dental treatments without any of the panic and anxiety that accompanies the treatment. Furthermore, sedation dentistry can reduce the amount of visits required for dental treatment to just a couple of sessions.

We see many nervous patients at our dental practice in Buckinghamshire and can provide sedation with a consultant anaesthetist for those who wish.