If you are prone to dental anxiety, it can make even the simplest of visits to see your dentist an uncomfortable experience, especially so if you need to have complex work done. The dentist can also have trouble treating you if you are constantly fidgeting around in the chair. Being aware of this, dentists can help you out with such problems as they are trained for this. Some dentists will use aromatherapy beforehand in the waiting room as a way of calming you down, but if your anxiety is bad and you don’t like waiting around, you would be wise to get the first appointment of the day in order to get it over and done with. You should also sit down with your dentist and learn about your treatments ahead so that you can make informed decisions alongside your dentist, this will give you a little empowerment and confidence over what is being done to you. Modern dentistry makes use of the best technology today, which has virtually made most treatments completely painless; however, you do have the option of anaesthetics and soothing gels to make your visit more relaxed and soothing. For more on anxieties and phobias, talk to the professionals about this at Clifton Dental and can offer valuable advice about problems such as these.
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Dr Gerrard is a Bristol based Cosmetic dentist with many years of experience and is one of only a small number of dentists accredited by The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry