| 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. |
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