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Some
patients are so frightened of the dentist that they will
not go for dental treatment. They can overcome their fears
with relaxation and sedation.
With sedation, you become drowsy and unaware of any treatment,
but you are still able to co-operate with the dentist.
You remain conscious all the time, although you may be
a little drowsy, and any treatment given causes you no
discomfort.
The effects of sedative medicine take some time to wear
off and your dentist will tell you how long the drugs
will take to clear from your body. You won’t be
able to drink alcohol, drive or work machinery during
this time.
Call us today to discuss sedation and our short course
to help handle denal anxiety "Overcoming
the Fear of Dental Treament".
How the course works at our Reading dental practice
The course consists of four short weekly sessions
that end with an actual dental appointment. The sessions
will help you understand why you feel anxious about going
to the dentist. Dental anxiety is associated with a tendency
to experience thoughts centred around harm or danger.
You will be able to express your fears and concerns during
the course, and receive feedback from our professional
counsellors to enable you to move forward positively.
You will also learn methods of coping with anxiety such
as relaxation techniques. You will rehearse sitting in
a dentist's chair to prepare you for a real dental appointment,
which is the last session in the course.
The course is run by two experienced counsellors, Janet
Penny and Chris Ledger.
Our Trained Counsellors Are Ready to Help
Janet Penny and Chris Ledger run The Loddon Counselling
and Psychology Service at the Brookside Surgery and have
extensive experience in helping people cope with difficulties.
Janet is a chartered psychologist who has been working
in the NHS for more than three years. Chris is a registered
counsellor and has worked in the NHS for 16 years. Janet
and Chris can help you understand what anxiety actually
is and then overcome it.
If you experience anxiety before coming to see the dentist,
this course is ideal for you.
How to Find Out More
For more information on the course, please talk
to our practice manager Karen Clarke. |
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