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It is very common for patients to be nervous when they visit their dentist and this anxiety will prevent many people from attending their local dentist for check ups and regular hygiene visits.
Regular dental check-ups are essential for maintaining optimal oral health and preventing dental problems before they become severe. Here are some key benefits of routine dental visits:
Early Detection of Dental Issues
Regular dental check-ups allow your dentist to detect early signs of dental problems such as cavities, gum disease, and oral cancer. Early detection means easier and less invasive treatments, often preventing the need for more complex procedures later.
Professional Teeth Cleaning
Even with diligent brushing and flossing, plaque and tartar can build up in hard-to-reach areas. Professional teeth cleaning during your check-up removes this buildup, reducing the risk of cavities and gum disease, and leaving your teeth feeling fresh and clean.
Prevention of Gum Disease
Regular dental visits help in the early detection and treatment of gum disease. Your dentist can remove plaque and tartar that lead to gingivitis, the early stage of gum disease, and provide guidance on proper oral hygiene practices to prevent progression.
Maintenance of Overall Health
Oral health is closely linked to overall health. Conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and respiratory problems can be exacerbated by poor oral health. Regular dental visits help manage oral health, potentially reducing the risk of these systemic conditions.
Boosted Confidence and Aesthetics
Regular dental visits help maintain a bright, healthy smile, boosting your confidence and overall appearance. Professional cleanings remove stains and polish your teeth, enhancing your smile’s aesthetics.
The world of dentistry is becoming more conscious that patients are more nervous and anxious when they visit their local dental practice and therefore offer different techniques that combat these fears.
The first stage of any consultation here at our clinic in Stourbridge is free and there is no obligation to have the treatment if you are not comfortable at any stage during the process.
We have our in house treatment coordinators who will always assist in ensuring you are calm at the initial stage of your patient journey. Our consultation room is non clinical and many of our patients have their entire first visit in this room so that they can overcome their initial fear. That is absolutely no problem at all, here at our Stourbridge dental practice, and we take each stage as slow as you want.
The role of the treatment coordinator is to ensure that they listen to your concerns in our consultation room and even discuss your anxieties in more detail. They will then ensure this information is relayed to the dentist that you are seeing during your appointment at the clinic.
It is often the case that many of our patients cannot still overcome their fears of the dentist, so therefore we have additional services which can be offered during your treatment. We offer intravenous sedation at Stourbridge Dental and Implant Clinic. Our principal dentist Dr Amit Pabari is highly trained and has carried out numerous sedations on our patients, and therefore, you can rest assured, you are in safe hands.
Intravenous sedation is administered via the arm and it allows the clinician and the team to carry out the procedure without you being consciously aware. You will regularly be monitored during the procedure to ensure you are safe at all times.
Our patients often describe it as a ‘deep sleep’ but feel very calm during the entire process. This is a popular choice for patients that are extremely nervous. When attending on the day of your appointment if you are opting for sedation it is important to understand the recovery process and arrange for someone to drive you home as you will not be able to do so.
Our team of clinicians at Stourbridge Dental & Implant Clinic have excellent experience in dealing with nervous patients. There are many patients that have left us video testimonials and reviews, so please take a look on our website and have a look at our five star google reviews.
We appreciate that it can be daunting to attend a dental appointment after a long time, or if you have missed previous appointments. For this reason we wish to assure you that on the day of your visit everyone at our dental practice in Stourbridge will quickly put you at ease, be reassuring and supportive. Book your free consultation for nervous patients today and ask us about sedation options if you are anxious about dentistry.
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