Bath Dentist for Anxious Patients
The primary aim of No Fear Dentists is to support patients who are anxious, scared or simply terrified at the prospect of attending for dental treatment.
A warm and friendly welcome awaits any anxious patient here at our Bath Dental Practice. Prospective patients are very welcome to call in and see the practice, chat to the reception staff, have a coffee, and get a general feel of the practice. If you do choose to book an appointment, you are very welcome to bring a friend or family member with you – we can also look after them, with appropriate refreshments, current magazines, Wi-Fi access and TV!!
We know patients can be anxious for many different reasons. At No Fear Dentists, we listen closely to the patient to develop an understanding about their individual anxieties. This then helps us to advise the patient on suitable treatment options. Some patients find that simply talking through their concerns with a team that listens, and shows care and understanding, can be sufficient to give them the confidence to accept minor treatment.
We will generally try and do whatever is necessary to help patients through the treatment process. Over the years we have accommodated numerous less usual requests from patients – ear plugs, listening to particular music, use of a mirror to observe what was being done, no music/noise/radio, use of stress ball, comfort blanket etc. In our view, no request is trivial, so please ask. We are here to help.
However, for many patients, additional support from the team is necessary, and these additional options, either on their own, or combined, may be used to help patients through their treatment. These services may be explored in our care and treatment section under:-
Special Care For Anxious Patients
We hope that some of the testimonials posted will encourage you to take that bold step and to start the process of overcoming your anxiety. For more information please see our page special care for anxious patients.
Our involvement with No Fear Dentists goes back many years – 1998! When we first attended the surgery we were both very anxious patients, but were made to feel very welcome and comfortable by all the staff. A great deal of care and time was always spent explaining treatments and treatment options, so we always felt we were able to make the right choice for us. We believe we have always received excellent dental care, and due to the trust built up over the years, when we moved to Loughborough over 5 years ago, we have continued to remain as regular patients at the practice. We look forward to receiving their excellent service for many years to come.
U and N Jayasingha,
Loughborough