Adequate oral care and professional dental treatment is an essential part of maintaining a beautiful and healthy smile. Unfortunately, dental phobia is a very serious problem that hits close to home for many people. Managing patient anxiety is of the utmost importance at Upper Hunt Club Dental Centre, because we value the health and comfort of each patient. 

What is Dental Phobia? It's normal to experience some nervousness before any dental visit, even a painless cleaning and examination. Intense feelings of terror and fear that cause avoidance of professional oral care is considered a phobia of going to the dentist. This problem not only effects children, but unmanaged fear will continue to be an issue well into adulthood. 

Recognizing the Symptoms
As with any legitimate fear, there are some clear signs that you could be suffering from a dental phobia. It may be difficult to schedule an appointment, and you may experience sleeplessness the night before you are due for a visit. Sweating, nausea, the urge to cry, and other symptoms of anxiety may arise while waiting to get called to the back. Once in the chair, the phobia can be so severe that a patient may feel breathless or pass out. 

Managing Your Dental Fear
Believe it or not, the entire experience begins with the attitude and bedside manner of the office staff. Our team understands that dental phobia is a severe issue that many of our patients come to face. Whether you are receiving a preventive treatment or going through a more complex restoration, it's important that you feel comfort every step of the way. Your entire care plan will be discussed thoroughly before we begin so that you gain a sense of control over your visit. We also recommend bringing a trusted friend or significant other for the support of a familiar face in the room. Managing dental phobia can be easy when you have the tools to get through each visit with a caring team of professionals on your side.

At Upper Hunt Club Dental Centre it is our mission to make you feel at ease with the health of your teeth! We are confident that our friendly and professional staff will give you all the confidence that you need to overcome your fear. Contact us today to learn how we can be of value to you.