Sedation For Nervous Patients

We understand just how powerful dental nerves can be.

In extreme cases, fear of the dentist can prevent an individual from attending for years, putting their dental health at risk. The good news is that just like any other fear, a fear of the dentist is a learned behavior which can be conquered. At Oatlands Dental Lounge we’re committed to helping nervous patients find new and positive associations with visiting our Weybridge dentists, and to undergo the treatment they need and deserve, for a healthy and beautiful smile.

Our approach to helping you overcome your nerves

Every patient’s journey towards finding the confidence to overcome their nerves is different. We will invite you to tell us a little bit about the origins of your dental phobia, so we can act accordingly to help you.

We’re of the opinion that open communication is key, so if you find you have any questions (no matter how big or small) please do not refrain from asking them. By empowering yourself to be forthcoming in asking questions, you can take the first steps to transforming your relationship with visiting the dentist, into something positive.

It’s not uncommon for us to hear from patients that they feel embarrassed about their anxiety and negative viewpoint of the dentist. Please know that we are a caring team at Oatlands Dental Lounge, and will never pass judgement on the way a patient feels. It’s our role and privilege to help support you, and we will always adopt a friendly and attentive chairside manner.

Do Oatlands Dental Lounge offer sedation?

Much of the time, a nervous patient’s fear of the dentist is rooted in the belief that the dental practices of today remain the oppressive and cold environments of the past. This could not be further from the truth.

In the majority of cases, the discovery that dental practices are actually tranquil and ambient environments, coupled with a kind and empathetic approach, will alter a nervous patient’s negative perspective of the dentist.

This said we are able to offer sedation for patients who suffer from extreme dental phobia. The effects of sedation often bring about a revelation for nervous patients, who find they no longer require it for subsequent visits, having naturally overcome their anxieties.

Should you opt for intravenous (IV) sedation options, this will be administered by a highly experienced anesthetist. IV sedation is administered in controlled way. This brings about a calming and relaxing effect that will allow you to undergo treatment without the presence of being anxious.

In some circumstances we can provide oral sedation, most notably in cases where the anxiety is not severe.

The magic of The Wand™

Say goodbye to conventional needles and hello to The Wand™, a syringe with a difference. Resembling a pen, The Wand™ administers a local anaesthetic and is easily manoeuvrable, allowing your dentist to work with a great degree of precision when finding the relevant position in your mouth. Thanks to the controlled flow rate and pressure, injections with The Wand™ are comfortable, making them very beneficial for nervous patients. If you would like to learn more about this, please get in touch, and we would be delighted to help.