Dental Fear Management Glen Waverley

If you ever get nervous just thinking about going to the dentist, you’re not alone.

Perhaps you fear the procedure might hurt, or you haven’t been in a while and are not sure what the dentist will see.

Whatever your reason, our Glen Waverley dental team will ensure your dental and your emotional health are well taken care of.

The more you delay (or not go) to the dentist, the higher your risk of developing dental issues, making the preparation for future dental visits more challenging.

In fact, seeing your dentist on a regular basis can make the whole process much easier.

Causes of Dental Fear

Dental fear can be caused by the following:

A traumatic experience from the past
fear of pain
fear of injections
fear of anaesthesia
loss of control or helplessness
lack of personal space
other traumatic experiences, such as abuse
generalised anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
the thought that the mouth is a personal area and accessing the mouth is a form of invasion of personal space
trust issues
fear of loss of control
anxiety associated with other conditions, including agoraphobia (fear of being in situations where you feel you can’t escape), claustrophobia (fear of closed spaces), or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), where there is an obsession around cleanliness

Tips to Stay Calm

Whether you’re ready to overcome your fear or getting ready for exposure to gradually see the dentist, the following tips can help you stay calm during your dental appointment:

Visit your dentist during a lesser busy time of day. There will be fewer patients and fewer tools making noises that could set your anxiety off. The later you visit your dentist, the more time your anxiety will build up in anticipation.
Listen to music. Bring noise-cancelling headphones or earbuds to help you relax.
Ask someone to accompany you during your dental appointment.
Practice deep breathing and other meditation techniques to relax your nerves.

Dental Fear Management in Glen Waverley

Dental fear can affect children and adults, but you can cope with this and keep regular appointments.

Talk to your dentist and discuss possible techniques to help you feel relaxed.

Watching TV, bringing a friend, and even alternative therapies like hypnosis might calm your nerves, allowing you to get through appointments with less fear.

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To request an appointment with your Glen Waverley dentist, call us on (03) 9887 8787 or schedule an appointment online.

We are located at 230 Springvale Road in Glen Waverley.

What Our Smiling Patients Are Saying

Read some of the many 5-star reviews we’ve received
from happy patients in Melbourne

Charmaine Oberoi

2022-10-28

Had a wisdom tooth extracted by Dr Lydia Tseng a month ago. Was extremely nervous but she was so very kind and gentle, I dare say I was pleasantly surprised with the entire procedure. All thanks to this super patient dentist. Thank you so much. I might actually be nearly happy about my next visit 🤞🏼😆

Sudan Chakravarthy

2022-02-19

Doctor Lee is a honest professional who treats his patients with compassion and care.

joanne lin

2021-10-09

Our family have already attended the EK dental surgery with Dr. Lydia for a couple of years. Dr. Lydia is our best choice after compared with other dentists, especially on children’s dental care. She is very patient and very professional on children’s noncooperation. She explained the treatment clearly and given us good advice. She is always gentle when checked teeth. She used a lot of strategies to help my son for relaxing and be comfortable while filling a tooth. My son was very resistant to see dentist because he had a bad experience in another clinics before, but Dr. Lydia was very patient and given my son a lot encouragement. I highly recommended Dr. Lydia

Vanessa Joy Grecia

2021-04-09

Great team. Highly recommended!

Honey Glaze Rosalyn

2021-03-22

Fantastic and caring dental team. Highly Recommended!

Dopegine H

2021-02-08

Highly recommend dentist in Glan Waverley. The whole team is great

John Lee

2020-09-20

Reasonable prices, great location and qulity dentist in Glen Waverley on Springvale Road. Highly recommeneded if you are in the area.

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