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Welcome toMilton Keynes Dental CareCaring for Nervous Patients |
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Caring for Nervous patients is what we do best. We have years of experience treating people who are terrified. No matter how you feel, rest assured we have seen somebody more nervous than you. The fact that you are even reading this, puts you ahead of a high percentage of the population. Perhaps you are looking on behalf of a nervous friend or family member. Firstly we realize that there are lots of patients who will never be able to have treatment while they are awake and we are happy to refer these patients to a clinic where they can be sedated or put to sleep. At Mk Dental Care we have for many years treated lots of patients who are extremely nervous of dental treatment. Patients who are often in tears just standing at the dental reception. Some of our patients who have moved away return to visit us from all over England for a wide range of treatments We also realize that some patients simply need more time, careful explanations and a bit of understanding. We have designed our surgery to be more relaxing with music and soft colours (Lazy Lilac), we have also trained our staff to listen and understand the patients needs. Please let us know if you are nervous, whether in general at every visit or just on a particular visit. We really enjoy helping people get over their nervousness. We understand that all people are different and so are their anxieties. First of all - don't feel embarrassed - a very large proportion of the population is nervous of treatment. We want to help you - over the years we have had many successes in helping people get over their fears about dentistry. Usually we will put you in control. If at any point either before or during treatment, you want us to stop - just let us know. Some patients are OK for everything except perhaps one thing. |
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Let us Know the aspects of dental care that upset you Fear of the dental surgery has always been a major factor in keeping many patients requiring treatment away from the dentist. At MK Dental Care we provide the support of a caring and sympathetic clinical team in a relaxed, friendly environment in which your dental needs can be met with minimum anxiety or worry to you. We have created an environment allowing us to break down many of the barriers which lead to the fear of attending the dentist. This includes a dedicated patient consultation room where you can come in for a coffee and discuss any concerns you may have about your dental treatment. Dental health is an important component of overall health, but
dental phobia, dental anxiety, dental fear, and fear of needles or anaesthesia
are major obstacles to receiving proper dental care. Dental phobia is the
serious, often paralysing, fear of seeking dental care. It is one of the reasons
many people avoid visiting the dentist, and it can therefore have serious
consequences for dental health and overall well-being. To enable you to visit the surgery we can provide you with a
tablet to take, to help relax you. We refer to a specialist Dental Sedation Clinic where patients
can have intravenous sedation with a qualified and experienced anaesthetist
providing the sedation. For people with a fear of needles, a surface anaesthetic can be provided to the back of the hand. You will be required to come half an hour before your appointment for this to be applied, as it takes time to work. CALLING THE SURGERY When calling to make an appointment, do not be embarrassed to explain you are a nervous patient. Our receptionist will support you through your visit to our clinic. Once you are with the dentist, explain what makes you anxious - different things affect different people, so talk to us. It is our aim to provide you with the best possible care. YOUR FIRST APPOINTMENT We will start with making you comfortable and gaining your
trust. Do not be afraid to ask questions. If dental treatment is required,
remember, explanation and clarification of any and all procedures proposed are
part of the service. We tell you and show you as much or as little as you want.
Please tell us how much treatment you think you can tolerate at first. Also, you
can have input into the treatment choices and decisions. As your confidence
builds, the length of the appointment and the treatment carried out can be
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Our pledge: If you are nervous we will .... first of all meet you just for a chat. You don't even have to sit in the dental chair! we will .... learn exactly what your worries are. we will .... put ourselves in your hands. You are in control at all times. If at any point in the conversation you just want to get up and leave - you can and we won't be offended. |
