Solutions

The first step you can make in overcoming phobia is to recognise it and understanding that something can be done about it, you are not alone. There are several ways in which we will try and help you overcome your fear and anxieties, and there are a few things you can do yourself.

• Communicating your concerns and fears, at Hampshire Dental Care we are good listeners, which can help relive your anxieties. It is important to talk about your fears and concerns with us comfortably.
• We will give you a full explanation of the procedures involved, answer any questions and go through it step by step, and something as simple as this will relieve the fear of the unknown
• We ask you to be honest with your dentist if you feel embarrassed about the condition of your teeth or lack of previous dental care. The important thing is you are taking the right direction to actually being there.
• We offer sedation via intravenous (injection) which will calm and relax you and will not prevent communication

Modern dentistry is very customer focused and as such, a range of sedation and relaxation techniques have been developed to help anxious patients overcome their fears.