Don’t Let Fear Of Surgery Prevent You From Getting Dental Implants
Fear and phobias are the two main reasons why people in the UK put off going to the dentist and having the treatment that they need. For some people it’s fear of needles and for others its the sound of the drill. For these patients the thought of undergoing surgery for dental implants in Richmond seems like their worse nightmare. Here at Sheen Dental we understand and empathise with these fears which can cause great anxiety and distressing panic attacks. However, we don’t feel that people should be unable to receive the dental treatment they need in order to restore their smile and their confidence, which is why we work closely with nervous patients to do all we can to help them overcome their fears.
Getting a dental implant in Richmond is a complex procedure which does involve surgery in order for the implants to be placed into the jawbone where teeth are missing. Advances in dental technology mean that much of the initial preparation and planning can be carried out before any surgery is performed, which lessens the time of surgery, ensures precision placement, and makes the surgery more pleasant for the patient. We make it even more comfortable for patients to undergo dental implant surgery by offering conscious sedation which allows them to be unaware of the treatment but able to respond to any communication from the surgeon. Most patients tell us afterwards that they have no recollection whatsoever of what went on once they had sat in the dentist’s chair.
How it works
We use intravenous or IV sedation which is given by injection in the arm or back of the hand. The dosage is tailored to the complexity of your treatment and the length of time needed to complete it.
Some dental clinics can instead administer a sedative drug via a tablet which is ideal for anyone scared of needles. If you decide to have conscious sedation then you will need to be accompanied to the clinic and driven home and have someone who can stay with you for a couple of hours. It takes a couple of hours or so for the drugs to completely leave your body and you won’t be able to drive during this time or operate machinery. By the morning you should wake feeling refreshed and with your surgery having been competed.
If you’re interested to know more about getting a dental implant in Richmond then why not take advantage of our free consultation where you can meet Dr. Harmit Kalsi and the team and get your questions answered. Simply by familiarising yourself with the team and the surroundings, and finding out all there is to know about the treatment, you may find your fears are partly allayed. Call us today on 020 8876 5277 or book online at www.sheendentalimplants.co.uk/