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Dental Anxiety

Dental Anxiety Melbourne North West

Dental anxiety is real, affects many patients and can have some serious consequences including gum infections and tooth loss. It is an issue that can lead to severe stress reactions and even prevent one from seeking dental treatment. Fortunately, there are a number of solutions to help you deal with this affliction.

Dental anxiety is real, affects many patients and can have some serious consequences including gum infections and tooth loss.

It is an issue that can lead to severe stress reactions and even prevent one from seeking dental treatment. Fortunately, there are a number of solutions to help you deal with this affliction.

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What is Dental Anxiety?

Dental anxiety is a condition that can affect adults and children. It may begin in childhood or in our later years and is often connected to a past negative dental experience. Children may suffer from dental anxiety because they had a cavity or pain that led to their first dental visit. An experience like this can cause the child to associate pain with the dentist, and so all future visits including dental exams become a source of stress.

Adults may suffer dental anxiety if a dental problem is left untreated, which can lead to spreading of infection and more pain. However, if you have pain in your gums or teeth, our compassionate dentists at Melbourne North West can help with medications to remove infection to help ease the pain. We also provide anesthesia to numb pain during treatments like dental fillings and tooth extractions. Our goal is to help you feel as comfortable as possible, while we provide a positive dental experience.

Dental anxiety is a condition that can affect adults and children. It may begin in childhood or in our later years and is often connected to a past negative dental experience. Children may suffer from dental anxiety because they had a cavity or pain that led to their first dental visit. An experience like this can cause the child to associate pain with the dentist, and so all future visits including dental exams become a source of stress.

Adults may suffer dental anxiety if a dental problem is left untreated, which can lead to spreading of infection and more pain. However, if you have pain in your gums or teeth, our compassionate dentists at Melbourne North West can help with medications to remove infection to help ease the pain. We also provide anesthesia to numb pain during treatments like dental fillings and tooth extractions. Our goal is to help you feel as comfortable as possible, while we provide a positive dental experience.

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Brenda F.

From the Reception staff Chloe and Taylah to the dental assistant Tess and finally, to the amazing Dr Thea, I have been looked after so well!! I would highly recommend anyone to attend as my experience has been wonderful.

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Signs Of Dental Anxiety In Dental Couture

Signs of Dental Anxiety

While many people do not enjoy going to the dentist, dental anxiety leads to avoiding treatment and deteriorating oral health. The following are some signs that you may have dental anxiety:

Signs of Dental Anxiety

Signs Of Dental Anxiety In Dental Couture
While many people do not enjoy going to the dentist, dental anxiety leads to avoiding treatment and deteriorating oral health.

The following are some signs that you may have dental anxiety:

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Neglecting dental exams and treatment

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Mental stress at the thought of a dentist visit
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Racing heartbeat and rapid, shallow breathing when going to the dentist
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Mild dizziness and sometimes nausea when going to the dentist
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Temporary increased temperature and sweating when thinking about the dentist or treatments
Our skilled team of dental professionals are here to help you with compassion and a gentle touch so you can overcome your dental anxiety. With modern anesthesia and various treatments for sedation dentistry, each positive dental experience reinforces a more positive attitude and less stress towards your next visit. This technique can work for adults and children, so talk to us before you come in and we can find a solution that fits your needs.

Our skilled team of dental professionals are here to help you with compassion and a gentle touch so you can overcome your dental anxiety. With modern anesthesia and various treatments for sedation dentistry, each positive dental experience reinforces a more positive attitude and less stress towards your next visit.

This technique can work for adults and children, so talk to us before you come in and we can find a solution that fits your needs.

Home Tips and Techniques to Reduce Stress

Learning to manage stress can help reduce stress and dental anxiety both before your appointment and during. Self help techniques have long been used for managing stress and are known to be some of the best ways to alleviate general anxiety. Practice these type of techniques in the days leading up to your dental visit and when you arrive for your appointment, it will be easier to implement the strategy. And for greater impact, you can use these in conjunction with sedation dentistry.
Learning to manage stress can help reduce stress and dental anxiety both before your appointment and during. Self help techniques have long been used for managing stress and are known to be some of the best ways to alleviate general anxiety. Practice these type of techniques in the days leading up to your dental visit and when you arrive for your appointment, it will be easier to implement the strategy. And for greater impact, you can use these in conjunction with sedation dentistry.

Deep Breathing

Taking a few deep breaths anytime you feel stress building is a great way to help quickly calm yourself. When you feel anxious about the dentist, stop and breathe deep. Feel the stress leave with each exhale as you feel your body relax. This age-old technique works because physically, stress causes us to breathe shallow, which leads to feeling more stressed. Deep breathing reverses this effect and can help you feel more in control.

Muscle Relaxation

Systematically relaxing your muscles by each muscle group, as you focus on slow and steady breathing can alleviate feelings of stress held in your muscles. Begin by relaxing the muscles of your face and head and work your way down your body by relaxing your shoulders, torso, legs and feet. You can also work from your feet up to your head. Either way, it is possible to train yourself to enjoy full physical relaxation as your body learns to let go of the physical symptoms of stress.

Meditation

Practice meditation in the quiet of your own home by sitting quietly and focus only on counting your breaths from one to four, repeatedly. If your mind wanders, bring it back to counting and keep going. The more you practice, the easier it is to do as you learn to control your mind and calm it down during times of stress.

Hypnosis

Hypnosis for stress is a common practice for those with extreme anxieties and it may work for dental anxiety, as well. It can be done with a professional and may require more than one visit for full effects.
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How We Can Help In Dental Couture

How We Can Help

If you suffer from dental anxiety, we can help. Along with home techniques to help relieve stress, our trained team of dental professionals can talk to you about anesthesia and sedation dentistry. With compassion and experience, we can work together so you can take control of your oral health and get it back on track. The following is how we can help:

How We Can Help

How We Can Help In Dental Couture
If you suffer from dental anxiety, we can help. Along with home techniques to help relieve stress, our trained team of dental professionals can talk to you about anesthesia and sedation dentistry.

With compassion and experience, we can work together so you can take control of your oral health and get it back on track.

The following is how we can help:

Our dentists will do a full dental exam and health evaluation to find the dental anxiety solution for your specific needs
Laughing or happy gas may be an option, which can help you feel less stress before and during your treatment
Oral medications provided through a prescription before your treatment is a form of moderate sedation that may be offered
Sleep dentistry may be offered for those with extreme fears and phobias or for patients who much undergo an extensive dental treatment
When you come to Dental Couture at Melbourne for your first dental visit, mention your dental anxiety so we can have a conversation and begin finding the ideal solution. And for the best results, be sure to practice at-home techniques for stress management to help control your dental anxiety.
When you come to Dental Couture at Melbourne for your first dental visit, mention your dental anxiety so we can have a conversation and begin finding the ideal solution.

And for the best results, be sure to practice at-home techniques for stress management to help control your dental anxiety.

Our Happy Patient

Nina M.

Had a wonderful experience at Dental Couture. I was greeted by loving and cheerful staff. Dr Thea has been really kind. She explained the whole procedure in detail. I highly recommend dental Couture!!

Nina M.
Customised Dental Solutions In Dental Couture

Customised Dental Solutions

We are a full service dental office and can customise treatments to suit all of our patients’ needs. Our highly skilled and trained dentists strive to keep discomfort and pain to a minimum and many patients find modern dental treatments are pain free.

But if you need help with your dental anxiety, call today and schedule your visit with us. We will begin with a full dental exam and then discuss all options so you feel safe as you receive the care you deserve at Melbourne North West.

Customised Dental Solutions

Customised Dental Solutions In Dental Couture

We are a full service dental office and can customise treatments to suit all of our patients’ needs.

Our highly skilled and trained dentists strive to keep discomfort and pain to a minimum and many patients find modern dental treatments are pain free.

But if you need help with your dental anxiety, call today and schedule your visit with us.

We will begin with a full dental exam and then discuss all options so you feel safe as you receive the care you deserve at Melbourne North West.

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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