Many people experience feelings of apprehension and anxiety with relation to dental appointments for various reasons, often postponing much needed treatment. They may have a genuine fear of injections or concern over perceived pain associated with dental procedures or had a bad dental experience in childhood. Whatever your concerns may be, we are here to help and alleviate any anxiety.
At Boroondara Dental, we encourage you to discuss with us any area of your treatment you are uncomfortable with. Together we can evaluate all your options, explain your procedure in detail and show you the materials we use. Often by openly discussing your concerns and explaining the many advances in dental care, we can significantly reduce your anxiety, and after undergoing treatment, you may no longer have a fear of dental procedures.
As highly trained dental professionals, we understand that communication with you is essential to your treatment plan. We want you to feel re-assured that you are in experienced, caring hands with your comfort as the highest priority. At Boroondara Dental, we strive to ensure your appointment is as relaxing as possible. We use a number of special methods to ensure you are treated in absolute comfort with our Balwyn dentists at Boroondara Dental.
Building trust and rapport
At Boroondara Dental, we product take our time to establish a trusting relationship with all of our patients. Listening to your concerns, providing reassurance, and answering questions can help alleviate anxiety. We aim to be the most trusted dental provider in Balwyn, Victoria.
Open communication
Our dentists will explain all procedures in detail, including what to expect during the appointment, which can help alleviate any potential fears of the unknown. We aim to ensure all of our patients feel comfortable discussing their fears and preferences with our highly trained dentists.
Creating a comfortable environment
Our Balwyn dental practice has been designed to create a calming and welcoming atmosphere for you and your family. This includes comfortable seating, soothing décor, and amenities such as music or television to comfort our valued patients.
Use of relaxation techniques
Our dentists may employ relaxation techniques such as deep breathing exercises or guided imagery to help patients relax before and during dental procedures at Boroondara Dental.
Gradual exposure
For patients with extreme dental phobia, dentists at Boroondara Dental may employ a gradual exposure approach. This involves starting with simple, non-invasive procedures and gradually progressing to more complex treatments as the patient’s comfort level increases.
Through the use of all of the above effective techniques, we are confident in being about to provide quality dental services in Balwyn for those who may experience dental anxiety.