Dental Anxiety Solutions
Did you know that anxiety is Australia's most common mental health condition? On average, one-third of all women and one-fifth of all men are impacted by anxiety in one form or another. So if you suffer from worry about your next visit to the dentist, you are in good company. Fifteen per cent of all Australians report significant stress about dental treatments, and at the Dentists @ Belmore, we don’t want anxiety to be an obstacle to your health.
First, our dental practice is judgement-free. We’ll understand if you’ve avoided dental care, and our job isn’t to make you feel worse about it but rather to work together so that you can feel better. Our dental team will always welcome you like family, offering strategies and services to help lessen, if not eliminate, what gets in the way of your dental treatments.
Our Gentle Approach to Dental Anxiety in Belmore
Our team is specially trained and equipped to help you address the particulars of your dental anxiety. We recognise that several things tend to intensify a person’s worry. The first is feeling isolated, as though you have to suffer alone. We can assure you that we know how you feel. Even though Dr Ibrahim grew up in a household of dentists, he has felt severe anxiety while in the chair. His and other first-hand experiences can be valuable tools guiding us to solutions that will work best for you.
We Empower You to Make Treatment Decisions
Another aspect that studies show can exacerbate anxiety is when you feel what’s happening to you is outside your control. This is why our approach to treatment is heavily geared towards education and treatment options that you can understand. We aim to avoid dictating your treatment plan. Instead, we wish to act as a partner in your oral health care, but in the end, how we proceed is your choice. We are committed to answering every question you have so that you are comfortable with your decision.
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
After we’ve devised your treatment plan, you may still feel some worry which we can address with the mild sedation we offer through nitrous oxide, also known as happy gas. Unlike other forms of anaesthesia, you remain conscious but pleasantly detached while under its effects.
We offer nitrous oxide because of its many advantages, which include:
- Safety – This gas has been approved for use in adults and children because it has few lasting effects. It only works while being constantly administered. Once the gas is off, the impacts diminish quite rapidly.
- Easy to administer – Our team dispenses nitrous oxide gas through a soft rubber mask covering only your nose. Throughout your procedure, you’ll breathe normally, and we will ensure the gas is appropriately balanced.
- No Hangover – When you no longer need it, our trained professionals will replace the happy gas with pure oxygen, which you will inhale through the same mask. Your dentist will insist you remain seated while the effects of the gas wear off – we don’t want you standing up too quickly. After a few minutes, you’ll feel mostly normal, and your dental procedure will be complete!
Without any long-term effects, you’ll be able to drive yourself home and even return to work or school if you choose.
We Invite You to Learn More about Our Dental Anxiety Solutions
If you have put off dental care for months or years, we understand how you feel and want you to know that your teeth won’t care for themselves. You can rest assured that our team will treat you without judgment, working hard to ensure your experience is as comfortable and stress-free as we can.
