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Brush away dental
anxiety with
dentist’s top tips
Most dental phobia is caused by a
traumatic past dental experience.
Bad dental experience may not
necessarily be a physical experience such as
painful needle injections or a bad gag reflex.
It can also be a psychological experience
such as feeling a loss of control when lying
in the dental chair, feeling worried of being
humiliated or judged by the treating dentist or
the feeling of disappointment with past dental
work. Dental anxiety can be exacerbated by
external factors such as noise from the dental
equipment and the smell of the dental clinic.
To help others overcome dental anxiety, Dr
Reuben Sim, co-founder of Melbourne based
dental practice, Dental Boutique shares his
top tips.
1. Sleep dentistry, IV sedation or General
Anaesthesia (GA)
Allows patients to receive dental treatment
while they are ‘asleep.’ It is ideal for people
who have dental anxiety or phobia, fear of
needles, have a low pain threshold, have a
history of traumatic dental experiences, a
strong gag reflex or those who have complex
dental requirements. IV sedation, allows
patients to remain conscious and still be able
to follow dentists’ instructions, however the
feeling of relaxation is so intense that they
are unlikely to remember much about the
procedure.
2. Using relaxation techniques
The simplest breathing techniques involve
inhaling and exhaling through your nose to a
slow count of up to three – so three seconds
of breathing in, followed by three seconds
breathing out. Remember slow and deep
breaths, not short and fast as this can cause
you to hyperventilate.
3. Establish a fail-safe signal with your
dentist
This alerts the dentist if you’re feeling
discomfort or pain or need to take a break
during the appointment. The non-verbal
signal can be as simple as raising your hand.
4. Gas inhalation
Allows patients to experience a relaxed
sensation as rapidly as after six to eight
breaths. During the procedure, they are still
in control and able to respond to their dentist.
As soon as the dental treatment is completed,
the sedative effect dissipates quickly without
drowsiness or any side effects.
“Regardless of what techniques you use,
it is important to find the real cause of your
dental phobia or anxiety, and speak to your
dentist about it. It is important to find a dentist
that you are comfortable with. One of the best
ways to do this is through research and ask
your friends and family for recommendations.
Dentists who are experienced in treating
anxious and phobic patients generally are well
equipped with more advanced technologies
and techniques to provide virtually pain free
dentistry to their patients.”