Many people have concerns about seeing dentists, but we are not blind to this issue and want you to get the best oral health you can. Therefore, our dentist Dublin is here to offer our nervous patients additional procedures that can help them feel more at ease when they come to us for treatments. Let’s take a look at what they are.

Why are people afraid of dental treatment?

Often patients may have had a bad experience early in life when their dental teams were not very kind or understanding toward them. In other cases, patients may have undertaken uncomfortable procedures that have made them wary of seeing dental teams due to association.

But, whatever your reason is for being nervous, we can help you. Our dentist Dublin is trained in managing patients who have all levels of dental phobias, and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have.

Our team can typically offer the following options for those who have a dental phobia:

• Nitrous oxide
• Intravenous sedation
• Distractions
• Compassion
• Comfortable dentistry

Compassion

The days of dental teams being judgemental are long gone, as this was not an effective way to get people to attend appointments.

Our team is aware of how scary it can be to undergo dental treatments at any age, and we are proud to offer a compassionate approach to dentistry. We will aim to treat you holistically and gladly answer any questions or concerns you may have about the treatment you need.

Comfortable dentistry

Many people have phobias of dental care due to associations with large needles and uncomfortable procedures.

However, our team at Dublin 18 Dental Rooms will always offer comfortable approaches to dental care, thanks to their extensive knowledge and our modern equipment.

Distractions

Many patients feel better about attending dental check-ups if they have something to distract them; this can be something as simple as a headset to listen to music or even watching TV, as both can eliminate the sound of the drill.

We are always happy to accommodate patients who need distractions when undergoing dental procedures; our dentist Dublin will work with you to find the best option that can help you feel as comfortable as possible.

Nitrous oxide

We can offer our more phobic patients a more removed experience of being in the dental chair.

Inhaled through a mask, nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, will allow you to enter a state of sedation where you will not feel discomfort but still be able to follow our team’s instructions. Afterwards, you should be able to go about your day as usual.

Intravenous sedation

IV sedation is a suitable option for those who have more extreme cases of dental phobia. Much like nitrous oxide, IV sedation allows you to be removed from the experience and not feel any discomfort; however, it is administered via a needle into your arm.

After the needle is removed, you will regain consciousness but still need to have a family member or a friend escort you home. You should also refrain from driving or making any long-term decisions for the next 24 hours.