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| Is
there anything that can help me with my fear
of the dentist? |
Yes. Some people are so frightened of the
dentist that they will not go for dental treatment.
They can overcome their fears with relaxation or
sedation. Our Croydon dentists are sympathetic about
these feelings, and you can ask us about these ways
to help.
Our Croydon dentist may recommend an intravenous
or IV sedation. This is given by injection, either
in the back of your hand or in your arm. The dose
will depend on the amount of treatment needed and
the length of time it will take to complete.
| How
will IV sedation in the surgery affect me? |
You become drowsy and unaware of any treatment,
but you are still able to co-operate with our dentist.
The effects of sedative medicine take some time
to wear off and our dentist will tell you how long
the drugs will take to clear from your body. You
won’t be able to drink alcohol, drive or work
machinery during this time.
| How
does relaxation work? |
When we are faced with a challenge or something
we’re afraid of, such as a visit to the dentist,
our bodies produce substances, which raise our anxiety.
However, we can train our bodies to work against
this anxiety, by learning to relax. It’s not
possible to be anxious and relaxed at the same time,
so learning relaxation helps control our anxiety.
If you are a mother, you may have learned some relaxation
techniques in childbirth classes. In fact, almost
anyone can learn them. You can practise at home.
Some people find that meditation and yoga work well,
too.
Online
Leaflets
If you want general information
on a condition or treatment, go to the British
Dental Health Foundation's web site where
they have over 40 online leaflets.
Online Resource:
Want to find out about dental treatment?
Want to know how to look after your teeth
better? Visit the new BDA
Smile web site.
3D Education:
Learn about dental anatomy, conditions,
treatments and good oral health with the BDA's
cutting edge 3D Educational
web site. |
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