Dental phobia is extremely common, but that doesn’t mean it should prevent you receiving the treatment you need. The Feel Good Dental team is here to support you in managing your dental anxiety.
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Did you know that around 25% in the UK stay away from the dentist due to dental fear?
Things like needles, drills or the dental setting in general can trigger dental anxiety, but delaying or avoiding treatment can lead to bigger problems in the long-term. That’s why at Feel Good Dental we’re committed to helping nervous patients overcome their fears and to making a visit to see us an enjoyable one!
Dental fear is common and while that means you can take comfort in knowing you’re far from alone it also means our team has a huge amount of experience in helping patients overcome their phobia. We’ll never make you feel silly and however dental anxiety affects you, we can help reduce your stress and worry.
Caring and relaxed atmosphere
Taking the time for anxious patients
Unhurried appointments, moving at your pace
Safe sedation and relaxation techniques
Experienced, kind and gentle dental team
Visit our practice and look around before your appointment
There are lots of reasons why patients fear the dentist, from negative childhood experiences, to a dislike of needles.
With the right support, our Croydon dental team can help you overcome your anxiety, and even look forward to your next trip to the dentist!
Ahead of your appointment practise some relaxation techniques like deep breathing or meditation and let us know in advance if you have any particular concerns.
We understand that some patients will always be more nervous than others when they visit the dentist, and not everyone can overcome dental phobia without some extra help in which case our highly trained team is able to offer gentle, safe sedation to make you feel completely at ease. Whether you have a mild anxiety about visiting the dentist or a crippling fear, we’ll work with you to ensure you feel calm, relaxed and comfortable throughout your appointment at Feel Good Dental.
Feeling anxious ahead of your dental appointment?
Come in to our Croydon clinic for a tour, meet the team and see our relaxed, comfortable surroundings. Our patients tell us they find this a great way to calm any nerves before treatment.
Gentle sedation is one of the support options we offer at Feel Good Dental. With this option patients are awake and responsive, but will remember very little of the procedure. Your dentist will assess your suitability for sedation in advance of treatment. If you both feel it would be a suitable solution for your dental anxiety you will need to arrange for someone to help you get home following your treatment, as you are likely to feel drowsy for a short while.
It’s important to tell us if you have a fear of the dentist or are feeling anxious about treatment, so that we can help in the best way possible. Let us know when you are booking your appointment and we’ll take time to answer any questions and explain the sedation options available.
Have a think about what things calm you down when you're feeling anxious. Common remedies that help put our patients at ease include listening to soothing music, using a calming scent or essential oil or some simply deep-breathing exercises. If there is anything we can do to help make your experience easier, then let us know what works for you as we are more than happy to accommodate your needs wherever possible during your appointment.
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Book your appointment at our private dental practice in Croydon today.
Monday
8.00am - 5.00pm
Tuesday
8.00am - 5.00pm
Wednesday
8.00am - 8.00pm
Thursday
8.00am - 5.00pm
Friday
8.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday
9.00am - 2.00pm (subject to availability)
Sunday
Closed
