Dental Anxiety and Anxious Patients Alderley, Newmarket, Brisbane

On this page you will learn about dental anxiety, the problems it causes and the solutions we offer to make your dental visit comfortable and stress free. You can also download our price list, as well as learn more about our flexible payment plan options to help you achieve your optimum oral health faster. If you like what you are reading, please call us on 07 3356 3636, or complete the enquiry form for your consultation!

Coping with Dental Fear

Dental Anxiety and Symptoms

Dental Anxiety And Symptoms At My Dentist Alderley
While many people are uncomfortable going to the dentist, dental anxiety can stop a person from going to the dentist altogether. This can lead to problems like advanced gum disease and tooth loss, as preventive measures like checkups and routine deep teeth cleaning are pushed aside.

Dental anxiety may stem from numerous sources such as fear of pain, fear of needles or even fear of anesthesia. Sometimes one might feel uncomfortable or self-conscious about a previous neglect of routine dental care, which may have been caused by dental anxiety. Symptoms of dental anxiety include:

Avoiding dental visits, even routine exams
Racing heart or rapid breathing when entering the dental office
Stress brought on by thinking about a dentist visit
Mild nausea, tension or even mild dizziness, due to shallow breathing as a side effect of stress
Dental anxiety affects both adults and children, but we want to help break the cycle. Our friendly and compassionate team here at My Dentist in Alderley, Brisbane is experienced with anxious patients. We have the tools needed to help you overcome your fear and anxiety, so you can be confident knowing your dental appointment will be as comfortable and stress-free as possible.

Dr Kat is absolutely amazing. I will never see any other dentist. As someone who is quite afraid of having to go to the dentist, Dr Kat makes my visits so much easier. She is extremely gentle, listens to my concerns and just an overall warm, friendly woman.

Layla
Before Your Visit Tips From My Dentist, Alderley, Brisbane

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Before Your Visit Tips from My Dentist, Alderley, Brisbane

Before Your Visit Tips From My Dentist, Alderley, Brisbane

My Dentist’s Alderley Visit Tips

Before Your Visit Tips from My Dentist, Alderley, Brisbane

If you have problems with anxiety and fear, begin with practicing some self-help techniques at home. With practice, they will be easy to implement during your appointment, so you can relax more easily. This is beneficial for both you and the dentist, and can even help sedation solutions feel more effective. Some things you can do before you come include:
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Deep breathing techniques

Practicing deep breathing is an easy and effective way to release stress. Simply set a few minutes aside to sit quietly, take in deep, slow breaths and allow your body to relax more with each exhale. Practicing this at home makes it more effective when you use it during your appointment.
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Quiet meditation

Fear can cause our thoughts to race and often our mind comes up with a “worse case” scenario at some point. Quiet meditation can be performed by focusing your thoughts only on your breathing and simply counting from 1 to 4 over and over. Practicing this for just 5 minutes each day can make a large difference when you come for your dental visit.
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Relaxed breathing

With muscle relaxation is practicing relaxed breathing as you focus on relaxing one body part at a time, beginning with your feet and working your way to your head muscles. While this may take some time, it is a wonderful way to experience full body relaxation.

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How Our Experienced Team Can Help

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Our Team’s Support: Here to Help

How Our Experienced Team Can Help

We know that dental anxiety is no fun, and we don’t want any of our patients to have a negative experience. That’s why we will treat you with patience and a gentle touch to help put you at ease during your visit. And to support your comfort, we offer personalized solutions to ensure your treatment is also pain-free and low stress.

Happy gas is also known as nitrous oxide, which is an odorless and safe gas to help reduce stress. It is administered through a comfortable mask that fits over your nose, as you breathe normally and allow the clean oxygen and gas combination to help you relax. Recovery takes only minutes, so you can safely drive home after your appointment. And because the amount of gas can be easily adjusted as needed, happy gas is safe for kids, too, so talk to us ahead of time if you believe this might be a solution for your child.

Sleep Dentistry, also known as Intravenous Sedation (IV), is an advanced form of sedation that takes advantage of a combination of a sedative and pain management medications. You will be able to deeply rest or sleep through your appointment, which often allows for quicker treatment and removal of stress during your entire treatment. This solution is appropriate for oral surgeries as well as for those with severe dental anxiety and even dental phobias.

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When you schedule your first visit with us, be sure to talk to our professional team about your anxiety and what we can do to help. Our trained dental professionals will listen without judgement because we understand that dental visits may be avoided for various reasons. We will use experience and compassion and help you regain control over your oral health. We will provide you with the best match of services and sedation, according to your medical history and treatment needs. Just follow these steps to begin:

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Let us know about your dental anxiety when you first schedule your visit.

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When you come for your visit, share your concern with your dentist so we can discuss all sedation solutions with you.
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Practice one of the above-mentioned techniques before your visit, so you can also apply it during your visit.
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Allow us to help you with regular dental exams, to avoid issues and so small problems remain small.
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Bring your children in when they are young, which will help them avoid dental anxiety. Also bring their favourite blanket or toy, to help lessen any stress they might feel.

When you stay on top of your oral health, dental visits become much easier, and when you know there will be no pain, dental anxiety will eventually fade.

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Optimum oral health with the right dental solutions should be available to everyone. If you need dental work or want to take charge of your oral health, we believe money should not be part of your worries. That’s why we offer our patients zero-deposit, zero-interest payment plans to fit your budget. To learn more about our payment options, click here.

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Disclaimer: The material posted is for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Results vary with each patient. Any dental procedure carries risks and benefits. If you have any specific questions about any dental and/or medical matter, you should consult your dentist, physician or other professional healthcare providers.

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