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Painless Injections with The Wand in Central Liverpool

Saturday, July 5th, 2014

Often, patients come to us feeling nervous because they have a fear of injections and needles. With The Wand, we are able to deliver pain-free injections to make you feel more comfortable during treatment and more relaxed in the run-up to your appointment.

What is The Wand?

The Wand is a computerised device, which eliminates pain from injections. Many patients have a phobia of injections because they have caused them pain in the past; this is most commonly the result of fluid being injected too fast or with a sudden burst. With The Wand, the flow of fluid is controlled by a computer, meaning that there is absolutely no risk of the fluid flowing too quickly and therefore no risk of pain.

The Wand is suitable for patients of all ages and it can really help patients to feel less anxious when they have treatment. The Wand is a needle, but it is hidden from sight and all the patient can see is a pen-like device. The needle is attached to the computer.

Treatment for nervous patients at Liverpool Dental Spa

Dr Marius McGovern is a Dental Phobia Certified dentist and he has many years of experience in providing dental treatment for patients who suffer from severe anxiety. Our clinic is set up to provide a tranquil setting in the heart of the city and we offer spa services to help you to feel completely relaxed and at ease. Our team is approachable, friendly and compassionate and nothing you ask will be too much. We are here to help you to overcome your phobia and may you feel calm.

We can also offer sedation for nervous patients. Sedation is a means of bringing about a state of relaxation and it prevents patients from feeling discomfort during treatment.

If you have dental phobia, you don’t have to suffer in silence. We are here to help and we use the latest treatment and methods to help nervous patients to feel more relaxed.

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What Is The Difference Between Dental Anxiety And Dental Phobia In Liverpool?

Saturday, June 7th, 2014

At the Liverpool Dental Spa, we cater for patients with dental anxiety and dental phobia, and do everything we can to try and make every patient feel as relaxed and comfortable as possible. We have experience in caring for nervous patients and patients with phobias. Our team is friendly, understanding, compassionate and approachable.

Our aim is to try and enable you to attend regular dental appointments without feeling anxious or scared, and without experiencing dread in the run up to your appointment. We adopt a gentle approach, we listen to you and we use the latest treatments and methods to help you to relax.

What is the difference between dental anxiety and dental phobia?

Dental anxiety affects most people to a certain degree, according to polls and surveys. Many people experience signs of mild anxiety when they are sitting in the waiting room or climbing into the dental chair, but for some people, the anxiety is much more profound and this is known as a phobia. A phobia is defined as an irrational fear and it causes symptoms such as sweating, feelings of extreme anxiety and fear, rapid heartbeat, palpitations and nausea. Phobias make people feel very scared even when there is no threat of danger. Many patients who have dental phobia are so scared of visiting the dentist or having an injection or even sitting in a waiting room, that they avoid seeing a dentist for many years.

We are able to cater for patients with both dental anxiety and dental phobia. Often, we recommend sedation for patients who are very nervous about treatment.

Sedation

Sedation is a technique used commonly in dentistry and medicine to prevent patients from experiencing pain, and encourage them to feel more relaxed. Often, sedation is compared to anaesthetic, but the two are actually different. General anaesthetic sends you into an unconscious state. However when you are sedated, you are conscious and can communicate with your dentist if you wish to. You recover from sedation much quicker than you would from general anaesthetic and the procedure does not carry the same risks.

When you are sedated, sedative medication induces a state of very deep calm and you won’t feel any pain. It is also common to have little recollection of what happened during the procedure when the medication effects have worn off.

If you suffer from dental anxiety, or you have a phobia of going to the dentist, we’re here to help. Call us today to find out more.

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Easing Dental Anxiety In The Heart Of Liverpool

Thursday, May 1st, 2014

Dental anxiety is a common problem, which often prevents patients from getting the dental treatment they need. Many patients have a fear of going to the dentist and this means that they tend to wait until they are already in great pain to seek help. We want all our patients to feel confident and relaxed when they come to the clinic and we have a range of treatments and techniques, which can help to achieve this. Our dental team is very friendly and approachable and they will do everything they can to make you feel calm when you have dental treatment.

The Wand

The Wand is a technique we use to prevent patients from feeling pain when they have injections. It is suitable for all ages and can really help to ease anxiety in patients who have had painful injections in the past. The Wand is a small device, which looks similar to a pen; it is connected to a small computer, which is responsible for controlling the flow of medication and the amount of fluid injected.

Most injections seem painful because the fluid is delivered too quickly or there is a sudden burst. With The Wand, the flow is controlled and therefore injections are completely painless. The needle is also disguised, which makes the process less daunting for those who have a fear of needles.

Sedation

Sedation is hugely beneficial for nervous patients because it makes you feel completely relaxed. Sedatives don’t make you lose consciousness, but they do bring about a deep state of calm and help to prevent you from feeling pain when you have treatment. Sedation can also help patients to feel less anxious in the run-up to treatment, as they have peace of mind that they won’t feel any pain or have much sense of what is going on.

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The Wand System For Nervous Patients In Liverpool

Thursday, April 17th, 2014

Dental anxiety is very common and one of the main causes is a fear of needles and injections. In order to combat this problem and make dental treatment less daunting, we offer The Wand, a painless injection system.

What is The Wand?

The Wand is a painless injection treatment, which is suitable for children and adults. The Wand is a device, which looks very similar to a pen, which is attached to a small computer, which controls the flow of the fluid inside the needle.

Often, injections are painful because the needle is pushed too quickly or there is a sudden burst of fluid. With The Wand, the speed of the flow is controlled by the computer, so there is no risk of it being delivered too fast, making for a much more comfortable experience.

What are the benefits of The Wand?

For many people the mere sight of a needle is enough to make them feel nervous and The Wand looks much less intimidating than a normal injection. Although a needle is still used, it is hidden and the device just looks like any old normal pen. The Wand also eliminates the risk of a painful injection because the process of injecting the patient is controlled entirely by the computer.

At Liverpool Dental Spa, we understand that having dental treatment makes many patients scared and anxious and we have many years of experience in treating nervous patients. In addition to The Wand, we also offer sedation to make treatment more comfortable and reduce anxiety in the lead-up to treatment, as well as during the procedure.

If you are a nervous patient, we can help! Please call our friendly receptionists today to book your consultation and find out how we could help you to overcome your nerves.

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We Know How To Look After And Treat Nervous Patients In Liverpool City Centre

Thursday, March 13th, 2014

At Liverpool Dental Spa we know that some of our patients feel very apprehensive before they have dental treatment and we always go the extra mile to help them to relax. We understand that dental anxiety and dental phobia are common issues and we offer a range of treatments and techniques, including sedation, to make the treatment process more manageable. Our aim is to help you to feel calm and confident and to ensure that you don’t feel any pain or anxiety during your treatment.

What is sedation and how could it help me?

Sedation is a very popular treatment for nervous patients; it involves using sedative medication to help patients to feel more relaxed and to prevent them from feeling pain during a dental procedure. Sedation is not the same as general anaesthetic or ‘being put to sleep’; rather than losing consciousness, you will simply feel a little drowsy and very relaxed. Under sedation, patients are able to talk to their dentist and hear them, but they will not feel any pain or have much recollection of what happened during treatment.

If you suffer from anxiety or you are very worried about having a specific procedure, you could benefit from sedation. Sedation enables you to have the treatment you need without feeling scared or nervous and it is also very helpful for those who need complex treatment and those with a sensitive gag reflex.

After treatment

After treatment it takes a little while for the effects of the sedative to wear off fully and we encourage our patients to come to their appointment with a friend or relative and to arrange a lift home. After sedation it is advisable to avoid drinking alcohol, exercising and operating machinery for at least 24 hours.

If you have been putting off dental treatment as a result of dental anxiety or dental phobia, we can help! Our friendly, experienced team can help you to overcome your fears and get the treatment you need in a comfortable and relaxing setting.

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We Know How To Look After And Treat Nervous Patients In Liverpool City Centre

Tuesday, February 11th, 2014

True horror lies beyond the rational, and phobias are, in their very nature, irrational. Even if sympathising with such extreme and, often unjustified, fears is difficult, recognising the horror of a phobia’s impact is less of a stretch: People who are afraid of the dentist might literally do anything to avoid visiting one and, subsequently, they live a life without dental care, often letting their teeth rot in to a plaque riddled mess of yellowing husk, exposed roots ad gingivitis. If you don’t visit the dentist, you don’t get your teeth checked, and if you don’t get your teeth checked then horrible things can happen to them. This attitude isn’t rare either: Over three quarters of our American brethren suffer some kind of dental anxiety, whilst 10% – 20% suffer with the crippling stuff. In Britain, around a quarter of the population admit to being scared of the dentist (and that’s just those that admit it)! How do you helps someone through such agonising fear and into to the dental chair? Well, we recommend intravenous sedation.

What is this intravenous sedation?

It is a safe sedative which is administered via a small injection. Application of the sedative will occur before any other procedures and it will make those who use it feel calm and content. Given that it will make you drowsy, do remember to have a friend around afterwards to pick you up! Don’t worry tough, it won’t put you to sleep: You’ll still be able to interact and respond to your dentist, though you may struggle to remember doing so afterwards.

How does it work?

As the name implies, it works via injection. If you also suffer from the, rather common, fear of needles, please talk to a staff member as alternative treatments may be able to be provided. The sedative is applied via a super thin needle and the vein in to which it will be injected will be very close to the surface of your skin. Dental sedation has proved such a hit that it is also being used as a substitute to a conventional anaesthetic in some treatments!

Call us

Our staff want to help and are willing to work with you to make that possible. If you have any fears, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Dealing With Dental Phobia In The Heart Of Liverpool

Thursday, January 23rd, 2014

It is hard to argue with that which is not rational, and phobias, by their very nature, are irrational. As a result, alternative methods to reasoning need to be concocted in order to coax out the myriad of silent and not-so-silent sufferers of dental phobia from under their certainly-not-a-dental-practice places of hiding. In all seriousness, dental phobia is a serious matter: In America, for instance, at least three quarters of the general public suffer with some kind of dental fear, whilst somewhere around 10% and 20% of Americans suffer from dental phobia so crippling that they refuse to go to checkups and surgeries. Not doing so, of course, will allow problems to run unchecked and will seriously impact one’s oral health. That those figures are from across the pond shouldn’t be a comfort either: according to the British Dental Foundation, around a quarter of people will publicly admit to being scared of the dentist and many more are speculated to be afraid of admitting those fears. So, the question remains: how do you deal with an irrational fear which can impact one so terribly? Well, at Liverpool Dental Spa we like to use intravenous dental sedation…

What is this intravenous sedation?

Fear not, it is safe as houses. The sedative would be administered before any procedures would begin and it should make you feel calm and contented. You will not fall asleep and will still be able to interact with the dentist. Other’s have compared the feeling produced by sedation to being a little tipsy, so it is a good idea to have a friend on call afterwards (sort of like a designated driver).

How does it work?

To be frank: via injection. If you also have a fear of needles, please talk to one of our staff as some alternatives may be able to be provided. The sedative is applied via a very thin needle that is used on a vein, which is incredibly close to the surface of your skin. Dental sedation is proving so popular that it is even being used as an alternative to a traditional anaesthetic during treatments!

Talk to us

Our friendly and attentive staff are always willing to hear your concerns and will endeavour to make your treatment as comfortable as possible.

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We Treat Hundreds Of Phobic Patients In The Heart Of Liverpool

Wednesday, December 11th, 2013

We understand that many patients suffer from dental anxiety and we have experience in treating patients with dental phobia. Unfortunately, when patients suffer from severe anxiety, this can prevent them from getting the treatment they need; we are here to help and we will do everything we can to make your time with us as stress-free and relaxing as possible.

One of most effective techniques for treating phobic patients in Liverpool is sedation.

About sedation

Sedation is a technique we use to make dental treatment more comfortable and less daunting for nervous patients. Sedation involves the use of sedative medication, which helps to bring the body into a state of profound relaxation. Once you have been sedated, you will not feel any pain and it is likely that you will not remember much about the procedure once you have come around. Sedation is not like general anaesthetic; you will be conscious during the procedure and you will be able to hear and speak to your dentist if you wish to.

What happens after sedation?

If you have been sedated for treatment, it will take a little while for the effects of the medication to wear off and we recommend that you come with a friend or relative so that they can accompany you home and wait with you until the effects have worn off completely. It is not advisable to drive, drink alcohol or operate machinery for at least 24 hours after sedation.

How could sedation benefit me?

If you feel very anxious when you go to the dentist, you suffer from dental phobia or you are dreading having dental treatment, sedation may be beneficial for you. Sedation helps to reduce anxiety and eliminate pain from a procedure and this can help you to feel relaxed before and during your treatment. If you would like to find out more about sedation, we will be happy to talk you through treatment and answer your questions at Liverpool Dental spa in Liverpool.

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Sedation And Dental Phobia In Liverpool

Thursday, October 17th, 2013

Dental phobia can often immobilize sufferers from seeking the dental treatment they desperately need. Teeth, unlike the rest of the body, are unable to heal by themselves and need the assistance of a dentist. However, dentistry has moved on from the scary days of barbershop dentists and today’s dentist are trained in the care of nervous or dental phobic patients. Treatments have also improved, becoming faster, gentler and more efficient. Dental sedation has also proved to be a massive boon to dental phobic patients, allowing them to have treatment free of anxiety and pain.

What is dental sedation?

Dental sedation is an intravenous solution, which gently eases the patient into a state of pain-free calm. The patient is awake during treatment, but doesn’t feel any pain or feel an anxiety. They are fully conscious and able to breathe by themselves and to interact with their dentist, but throughout and after treatment they feel no negative emotions. Although the patient isn’t unconscious for their treatment it is recommended that a friend or family member accompany them home, as they may feel mildly disorientated afterwards.

Helping dental phobic patients receive treatment

Dental phobia can greatly affect a person’s health and well being, with dental problems only likely to get worse without the aid of a qualified dentist. Sedation and gentle dentistry helps nervous patients receive the treatment they need, free of stress and pain. Sedation is available at our clinic, along with an eager ear to listen to all your worries and queries and patient and gentle dentistry to help you feel confident during your time at the practice.

If you would like more information about dental sedation please do not hesitate to ask for a consultation at the practice in Liverpool. We would be very happy to help you achieve the smile and dental health you deserve, free from pain and worry.

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Introducing The Wand System For Nervous Patients In Liverpool

Monday, September 16th, 2013

Many patients suffer with an extreme fear of going to the dentist, some even having dental phobia and being unable to even enter a dental practice, let alone receive treatment. This then leads to a range of issues for patients, including decaying teeth, cavities, crumbling teeth and gum disease. We work hard to provide such patients with a range of treatments that are designed to make the dental experience as calming and relaxing as possible.

One of the fears many patients have is a fear of the needle and being injected. Because of this we have chosen to offer our patients is the innovative Wand treatment,which offers patients an entirely pain free injection, removing the fear of needles.

How can it do that?

Visually the Wand looks very much like a small pen, which is hooked up to a machine called a CompuDental processor. They both work together to stop the fluid from being injected suddenly, as this is what usually causes the pain when having an injection.

The Wand slows down the amount of fluid that comes out at a time so there is no sting when the injection begins. As well as removing the sharp sting, it also removes the need for other areas to feel numb such as the face, lips, nose and cheeks. Removing this issue means that after treatment patients are not waiting to feel their face again for hours after treatment,

If you feel that the Wand would be helpful to you when undergoing treatment, arrange a consultation with us today at the Liverpool Dental Spa in the city of Liverpool.

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