A recent survey by the British Dental Association revealed that one in four Brits are scared of visiting a dentist. For many it is just a fear of the unknown; the last dental visit was probably in their childhood and they do not know what to expect now.

A few others experience dental fear which is the next level of anxiety. This results from the outcome of a previous experience like a tooth extraction; the person would have experienced some pain and do not want to face it all over again. A more severe form of anxiety is dental phobia which is the result of a very bitter experience at the dentist’s hands. People with this kind of a phobia can get distressed even when watching a toothpaste advertisement.

But one cannot put away visiting a dentist forever; at some point or other you are bound to seek professional help for your teeth. The best thing to do if you are an anxious patient or suffer from phobia is to find a dentist who will be kind, gentle and understanding to your needs. Ask around for recommendations to your friends, colleagues or neighbours. Phone and book an appointment ahead of time; tell them of your anxiety and fears so that the dentist will be prepared when you arrive.

There are many dental clinics and dentists in London who specialise in treating patients with dental phobia. They are specifically trained to deal with your fears and will put you at ease before the procedure or surgery. Some clinics also have sedation services for such patients. It is advisable to talk openly with your dentist about your fear and also clarify doubts about the procedure you are going to undertake so that you are in for no surprises which can increase your anxiety. And most of all learn to relax; you are after all in the hands of a specialist.

The stark white waiting room, antiseptic smells, shiny white uniforms, glistening silver pointy instruments, patients with varying expression of pain and the sonic whine of the dental drill; everything just invokes a mental picture of terrific pain starting in a few minutes and guaranteed to torture you! A normal person is guaranteed to start you sweating in anxiety and distress!When teeth are damaged the pain can be severely debilitating, but the sheer terror of dental treatment can cause over 20% of patients to simply refuse or postpone treatment! In an effort to make the process of dental treatment more acceptable, London dentist’s tried to combine the relaxing effects of spas into the antiseptic environment of dental treatment.

The result: Voila! Dental spas in London!

Instead of the sterile purely functional environment of a clinic you will now have a “relaxation room” or waiting room with spa music floating in the background, scented candles, low watt bulbs and potpourri in lavender or chamomile. The brightly dressed attendant offers you fresh fruit juices with croissants as you wait for your appointment. The “therapy room” is colored a vivid green or azure blue with ergonomically designed dental chairs and freshly perfumed air. The walls and ceiling are brightly colored with mosaics of birds and animals. A heated perfume pillow is placed under your neck and a warm blanket covers you while the dentist works his specially designed soundless and well as painless drills. During treatment the patient has the option of undergoing a foot massage, manicure, hand paraffin bath or pedicure completely free!

A pipe dream? Definitely not! A combination of gentle dentistry and soothing spa treatment is guaranteed to calm your dental anxieties forever. Try it!

Dental anxiety is an irrational fear of going to the dentist, and it is easy to see why so many people are afraid of a simple dental visit.  For one thing, your local London dentist is working in an area that is in your face, an area where most people are sensitive about, and on the other hand, what the dentist is doing is out of sight, which can make many people very nervous.  Dental phobia is a fear of the entire experience, generally, but there are some things such as needles or drills which can instill more fear than other things in people with a dental phobia.  The fear can be inspired by something as simple as seeing all of the shiny metal tools laid out on the table, making it difficult for people with a dental phobia to keep their teeth and mouth as clean and healthy as they should.   For people with dental phobia, the dental industry has come up with a dental technique that is ideal.  If you have a dental fear, then you should consider going to one of the many London dentists who practice sedation dentistry.  With only one small pill, you are put to sleep for the entire duration of your dental procedure.  Your dental phobia will not hinder you, because you will be able to go to sleep before anything happens and wake up once your dental work is done and you are ready to go on your way.   Sedation dentistry has helped many people with dental phobias get the dental care that they need over the years since it was developed, and is perfect for anyone with any anxiety about going to the dentist.  It is a safe procedure, and allows you to completely miss the experience of the dental work, with absolutely no needles necessary, and no more fear.