Do you struggle with anxiety when you know your dental checkup is coming up? In the UK, one in three adults will go through this! Although it is a common experience, it can often lead to the worsening of your oral health, as people are put off from getting regular check ups. However, Synergy Dental Clinic take pride in their service and go the extra mile to ensure that all of their patients feel safe and comfortable during their treatments and procedures. Here are some tips from Synergy Dental to help you deal with dental anxiety: 1) If you aren't sure on anything about your treatment, just ask! (If there is anything you are unsre about relating to your treatment, just ask!) Your dentist will happily go through your procedure step by step with you so you feel comfortable. 2) Listening to music, a podcast or an audio book to distract yourself. Often people are frightened of the sound of the different tools used in dental surgeries, thus overexaggerating how scary it actually is! Focusing on something else to distract you from what is going on around you can make your appointment go by more quickly, and some people find that sound is one of their biggest anxiety triggers. 3) Taking a friend or family member with you. Often having a familiar face or a hand to squeeze during your procedure can make all the difference! Synergy also recommend that you make plans for later on in the day with your friends or family so you have something to look forward to once it's out of the way. 4) Dental sedation Synergy offer the option of dental sedation that is administered via an IV. This leaves patients feeling relaxed whilst still being conscious. If you would like to find out more about Synergy Dental Clinic and the services they have to offer, give them a call on 0161 933 7708.
