Fear is an immediate response to a perceived threat. The overwhelming fear of dental appointments can be a common cause of our anxiety. Many patients picture a drill-wielding man in a white coat just waiting to cause pain and remove teeth. The reality, however, is very different. The comfort, relaxation and happiness of the patient are embedded deep at the heart of any good dental practice. The entire dental team have understanding and empathy to each and every patient, they will do whatever they can to reduce anxiety, allay fears and provide painless, quick treatments. Recent technological advancements have meant that dentists are able to replace noisy drills with painless laser beams. There are also a wide variety of gentle and pain free anaesthetics available to eliminate anxiety during treatments. Beneath that anxiety there’s often a fear factor. Fear of pain is a big one. Fear of needles. Fear of confined spaces. Fear of losing control. F...
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