dental anxiety

What is dental fear?

At Drayton Dental Care, we come across some level of dental anxiety almost every day, so we understand what it is like for patients who are nervous about visiting the dentist. There are many reasons why people feel fear around dental appointments, here are just a few of the most common ones:

• A painful or traumatic past experience
  

• Worried about pain or discomfort
  

• Concerns about being ‘told off’ by the dentist or hygienist
  

• A dislike of unfamiliar surroundings
  

• A parent who had dental fear, causing an inherited anxiety
  

• Anxieties around the sounds and smells of a dental practice
  

Along with the differing reasons for suffering with dental anxiety, there are also varying levels of fear. Some people have an extreme phobia that prevents them from entering the dental practice or even phoning us. Others may not suffer as badly but still feel concerns that make their dental appointments unenjoyable, meaning they will often delay their routine dental care. 

At Drayton Dental Care we are committed to helping everyone to overcome their dental fears, so however dental anxiety affects you, we can help. We won’t just get you through the door, we will work closely with you to make your appointments enjoyable – we want you to love attending the dentist!