We provide extra time and attention for a relaxed treatment.
Anxiety Dentist Almere
Dental anxiety
Few people truly enjoy or look forward to a visit to the dental practice. However, for some, it goes further: they suffer from dental anxiety. This is by no means a rare phenomenon: in the Netherlands, there are approximately 2.5 million people who feel anxious when they have to visit the dentist. 800,000 people are even so afraid that they do not dare to go to the dentist at all.
Are you afraid of the dentist? You are certainly not alone. It is important that, despite the anxiety, you manage to schedule a dental visit. After all, healthy teeth are an essential part of your overall health. An anxiety dentist is happy to help you overcome your fear and maintain your beautiful and healthy smile.
Anxiety Dentist in Almere
When searching for an anxiety dentist in Almere, you can look for dentists who have gained extensive experience with anxious and nervous patients who find it difficult or very unpleasant to visit the dentist. You are in good hands with an anxiety dentist, as your specific situation and wishes are taken into account. Ample time is taken to discuss exactly what will happen during the procedure. This ensures you are well-prepared for what is to come.
What does anxiety treatment at the dentist involve?
If you make an appointment with an anxiety dentist in Almere, extra time and attention will be devoted to getting you through the treatment as relaxed as possible.
The first appointment
Have you not been to the dentist for a long time due to your anxiety? If so, your teeth may no longer be in good condition. This likely makes you dread a dental visit even more. That is completely understandable.
During an initial check-up appointment, no treatments are performed, so you are not immediately thrown into the deep end. Often, it is discussed beforehand which treatments may be necessary and how they work. This way, you know what to expect from any subsequent appointments and you will not be overwhelmed by necessary treatments being carried out immediately.
Distraction
During your dental visit, you are allowed to distract yourself. For many people, for example, it helps to listen intently to their favorite music. You can also practice breathing exercises to calm yourself while lying in the chair. Of course, you may also bring something for support, such as another person or a stuffed animal.
Personal attention
Personal attention is central during anxiety treatment. Even while you are in the dental chair, an anxiety dentist will continue to talk to you if you find that pleasant, whether about the procedure or just small talk.
Anesthesia
If you are very afraid of pain, for example if the dentist needs to drill, you can request a local anesthetic. An anesthetic fluid is then injected into your gums with a syringe.
If a local anesthetic does not provide sufficient calm, it is possible to undergo your dental treatment under full general anesthesia. In principle, this only occurs for people with extreme dental anxiety.
Preventing dental anxiety: start dental visits at a young age
The cause of dental anxiety is often found in childhood. To prevent your child from (also) becoming afraid of the dentist, it is important to start dental visits early, even if they are not yet necessary for the child’s teeth. Your child can, for example, accompany you to get to know the dental practice and discover that a dental check-up is not a scary event.
You will receive extra time and attention from dentists if you indicate that you suffer from dental anxiety when making an appointment.
Do you also experience (extreme) anxiety in other areas of your life? Or are you so afraid of the dentist that you absolutely do not dare to come? Then discuss the possibilities for psychological support with your GP.
Not yet a patient at Your Dental?
You can easily register by contacting us for a treatment. Call 036-8419675 or schedule an appointment: