Don’t let dental anxiety stop you from replacing missing or damaged teeth. Let us help you take control over your oral health and restore confidence in the function, form and aesthetics of your smile.
Many patients come to us with dental fear, anxiety and even phobia that has stopped them from seeking treatment to replace missing or damaged teeth in the past. It takes time and courage (and truly being fed up with pain) to act and get help.
At Perth Dental Implant Centre, dental fear stops here with us. Our skilled and experienced team of dental professionals are trained to care for anxious patients. We’ll support you through your entire treatment journey by providing:
We also use a number of coping strategies to make your experience as calm and comfortable as possible.
Learn more about how our team can help to alleviate your dental fear so you can get the treatment you need.
We see patients everyday who experience high dental fear. It’s one of the main reasons for delaying dental care. High dental fear is so common, it affects 1 in every 10 Australian adults. There could be a number of reasons for your dental anxiety, the most common causes are:
The first step in overcoming dental anxiety is finding a dentist you trust and talking through your anxiety and any past experiences that have caused distress. Together, you can create a plan for managing your fear, so you can get the treatment and care you need.
Most surgeries for placing dental implants are performed under a local anaesthesia to help numb any pain, the patient remains awake during the procedure. For many people, local anaesthesia is sufficient for surgery. However, additional sedation methods may be recommended depending on the comfort levels you hope to reach and your specific treatment. These sedation methods include:
Medical conditions and medications can limit your suitability for certain sedation options, we encourage you to ask your dentist about it during a consultation. They will assess your medical history and recommend the most suitable sedative for your individual needs.
Read our blog Coping with Dental Anxiety to learn about the coping strategies we use for patients receiving dental implants.
Modern dental technology has transformed patient care for an overall better experience at the dentist. At Perth Dental Implant Centre, we use 3D digital scanning software which avoids the need for gag-inducing dental putty and intraoral photographs to show you exactly what your dentist can see.
We can also use digitally guided implant (keyhole) surgery when placing single dental implants and small implant bridges. The benefits of using digitally guided implant surgery versus freehand surgery include better accuracy, increased outcome predictability, less invasiveness, shorter surgery time and faster healing time. These aspects in modern dentistry can help deliver a more comfortable experience for nervous patients.
If you have questions about dental implant treatment or you’re ready to book a consultation with Dr Norcross, please contact our team on 1300 108 133 to book at our Kelmscott or East Vic Park clinic.
We'll work with you to tailor a plan to manage your dental anxiety so you can restore your smile, get in touch today.
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