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Dental care has come on a long way over the past 50 years, and it is now truly possible to carry out dental work in a comfortable and painless way. All that is required is an empathetic dentist who will take enough time to work in an unrushed and gentle manner.
So if you can't bear the chair and are terrified of dental work, usually because you or your family have suffered in the past or you have had a very bad time – please be assured, your experience can be totally different today.
It may be that your apprehension and fear will be overcome when you are welcomed into a friendly clinic with the knowledge that our dental team offers extensive experience and excellent results. During your appointment your Farnham dentist will take time to listen to your concerns and past experiences, and explain all treatment options in an unhurried manner. You are always welcome to bring a friend or family member for moral support during treatment.
Modern anaesthetic gels rubbed into the gum, along with new local anaesthetic techniques, can make injections painless. For very nervous or dental-phobic patients, there are a range of sedation options that can make your visit to the dentists less stressful.
Inhalation sedation, more commonly called ‘gas and air’ is the mildest form of sedation, helping you to feel relaxed and at ease during treatment. The mixture of oxygen and nitrous oxide is delivered through a nosepiece; it has excellent pain-killing properties and can also reduce the gag reflex – the sensation of choking or feeling sick. As the sedative effect ends when you stop inhaling the mixture, you can drive home after 20-30 minutes.
Intravenous sedation is a stronger sedation that makes you drowsy and comfortable throughout your treatment. Your sedation is carefully maintained and monitored throughout, but its effects will continue after your treatment; you cannot drive for 24 hours, or travel home unaccompanied, so you will need to plan ahead.
Whatever your fears or concerns about dental treatment, you can talk to our Welcome Team or one of our friendly dentists, so they can alleviate your fears and discuss sedation options with you if needed. Call 01252 713797 or request a callback online.
As a child I was very anxious about going to the dentist as my parents never went. This fear has stayed with me, with a feeling that I wanted to be knocked out to even go to the dentists!
Over the years I have had many problems with my teeth, meaning that I needed implants. When I came to see Tim [Tim Thackrah is lead of the dental implant team at Elmsleigh House], his explanation of the process still left me with nervousness about how much pain I would have. I was very nervous on the morning of the implants. Once I had the fluid Tim gave me [oral sedation], I felt great! From that point on I didn't feel a thing!
Tim's calmness and experience with dealing with nervous patients is fantastic! When I went home I had no problems with the implants, and am so pleased I have had this done.
So if anyone is anxious about dental treatment, I want to tell them not to worry as Tim's calmness and experience is fantastic! After years of having problems with my teeth I can see that by the end of the year I will have finished my implant treatment and have new teeth that will last. I now no longer hide my smile and laugh with my hand, and am delighted with my new teeth! Thanks to Tim and the Elmsliegh House team!
Mr Chandler, Hampshire
Click to listen to Mr Chandler talk about his patient experience at Elmsleigh House Dental Clinic
