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Soothing Dental Phobia for Anxious Patients

Sunday, April 26th, 2015

Dental phobia is among the most common phobias in the UK. If you suffer from extreme anxiety when you think about going to the dentist or have a phobia of needles, the dental drill or even dentists, we can help! We are a Dental Phobia Certified practice and our compassionate team has experience in providing gentle dentistry in a relaxed, comfortable setting.

We use the latest tricks and techniques to prevent pain during dental procedures and we are always here every step of the way to help you to build confidence and gradually overcome your fears.

Some of the techniques we use include:

Sedation

Sedation is commonly used in both dentistry and medicine as a means of helping patients to relax while they have treatment. Sedation doesn’t make you lose consciousness, like general anaesthetic. However, it does induce a sleep-like state, which ensures that you feel completely calm and comfortable. While you are sedated you will have a low level of awareness, you won’t feel any pain and you will feel sleepy. You can talk to your dentist if you wish to at any time and you will be able to hear them. After sedation, it’s normal not to remember much about the procedure.

The Wand

The Wand is a technique we use to deliver painless injections. It looks similar to a pen and it is connected to and controlled by a small computer. The aim of The Wand is to eliminate pain caused by rapid or uneven flow of fluid through a needle. Many people dread having injections because they have suffered pain in the past. With this innovation, the speed of the flow of fluid is controlled by the computer, so there is no risk of a sudden, uncomfortable burst. The Wand is suitable for adults and children and it can be really beneficial for those who suffer from dental anxiety as a result of a fear of injections.

If you’d like to find out more about our services for nervous patients, have a look around the clinic or meet with our dental team, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

 

No More Nerves with the Wand in Central Liverpool

Saturday, October 4th, 2014

We understand that injections can be scary and many of our patients are anxious about having dental treatment as a result of a fear of needles. If you’re worried about getting into the dental chair because needles make you nervous, we are here to allay your fears and allow you to rest easy. With The Wand, painful injections are a thing of the past.

What is The Wand?

The Wand is an innovative solution, which prevents you from feeling pain or discomfort when you have an injection. This computerised device controls the speed of the flow of fluid from the injection, which helps to prevent pain. In most cases, people experience discomfort when they have an injection because the flow is either too fast or there is a sudden burst of fluid. With The Wand, this is never an issue and you can enjoy injections with absolutely no pain at all.

The Wand looks similar to a pen, which makes it a much less daunting sight than a dental drill or a traditional syringe. Although there is still a needle, it is hidden. The needle is attached to a very small computer, which is responsible for regulating the delivery of the medicine or anaesthetic.

Who can benefit from The Wand?

The Wand is beneficial for anyone who feels anxious about having an injection and it is suitable for treatment on adults and children.

If you would like to find out more about The Wand or any of our other anxiety-busting treatments, please don’t hesitate to give us a call.

 

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.

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.

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.

The Wand For Nervous Patients In Central Liverpool

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2013

Most of us suffer a degree of anxiety when sitting in the waiting room of a dental surgery, but for some people, a trip to the dentist is a very scary and nerve-wracking experience and dental phobia can put people off going to the dentist for several years, which puts their oral and general health at risk. At Liverpool Dental Spa we have many years of experience of treating nervous patients and we do all we can to make every patient feel as relaxed as possible. One of our most popular and effective treatments for nervous patients is The Wand.

What is The Wand?

The Wand is a device designed to benefit patients who are nervous about having dental treatment as a result of a fear of pain, needles or injections. The Wand is a painless injection, which works by controlling the flow of anaesthetic through the needle. The Wand is shaped and designed like a pen so that it does not look like a needle and the needle component is hidden to reduce anxiety.

Many people have a fear of needles and injections because they have experienced a painful injection in the past; in most cases, pain from injections results from the flow of the fluid being too fast. If the flow of the fluid is too fast, this causes a sudden, sharp pain. The Wand helps to control the flow, so that it is steady and controlled, without the risk of a sudden, painful burst.

Additional benefits

In addition to preventing painful injections, The Wand also helps to reduce anxiety caused by actually seeing the injection. It also helps to prevent numbness in the lips, cheeks and gums, which can be very uncomfortable and inconvenient after treatment.

The Wand is a really impressive, effective treatment and it can make the treatment process a lot more bearable and tolerable for nervous patients at Liverpool Dental Spa.

 

The Wand For Dental Phobic Patients In Liverpool

Tuesday, May 28th, 2013

It might not seem like much on paper, but the relief which ‘The wand’ can provide for dental phobic patients can be immeasurable. A fear of the dentists isn’t all that strange, statistics suggest that 7-13% of the western population suffer from some kind of fear of the dentist. The darkly comic image of Steve Martin torturing teeth might seem bad, but it is nothing compared to the horror dental phobia inflicts on its victims. A fear of the dentist means a fear of check-ups, meaning dental problems go unchecked; sadly, fear of the dentist also means fear of surgery. Some people will literally let their teeth rot, just to avoid the pressure of a dental waiting room. Thankfully, with the wand, at least one specific phobia can be eased!

What is the wand?

The wand is a computer controlled injection unit which can regulate the flow of the anaesthetic it is administering.

So… how does this help?

The fear of needles is a massive contributor to the fear of the dentist. One contributor to the fear of needles is the pain of an injection. Painful injections, however, are not caused by the needle itself, they are caused by the speed at which the anaesthetic is administered. By controlling the flow of the anaesthetic, the wand prevents painful injections!

So there is still a needle?

Yes, but it is minute and you won’t feel it. The needle is so small, in fact, that you probably won’t be able to see it. So if the sight of a needle terrifies, don’t worry – you won’t see it!

Is it actually called ‘The Wand’?

Technically it is called the CompuDent and STA (Single Tooth Anesthesia) System, but that isn’t all that catchy. ‘The Wand’ is a nickname derived from its wand-like appearance and it has obviously stuck!

Why don’t more dentists use this?

We ourselves don’t know, we’re too focused on providing the best service we can to find out!

 

No More Painful Injections With The Wand For Nervous Patients In Liverpool

Friday, March 8th, 2013

Dental phobia can happen to many of us, in all walks of life. Trypanophobia is the rarely used, and overly complicated, title given to a ‘fear of needles’, a fear often stemming from the pain associated with injections. What few people realise, however, is that it is not the needle but the speed at which an injection is administered that can cause pain! Thankfully, with The Wand, we can permanently consign painful injections into the past.

So, what is The Wand?

It is a computer operated injection unit which can control the movement of the anaesthetic being administered, thus preventing the sudden surges which can cause pain. By eliminating human error, the wand can eliminate one of the root causes of needle phobia. Studies have also shown that injection via The Wand is less likely to induce anxiety than other forms of injection. It can also lessen the amount of unneeded numbness which can occur as the result of an anaesthetic and cause so much irritation post-treatment.

Is it really called ‘The Wand’?

Well… It is ‘technically’ called the CompuDent and STA (Single Tooth Anesthesia) System, but that doesn’t quite have the same ring to it now does it? The nickname is probably derived from the look of the unit itself; a needle point wand.

Needle point! So there is still a needle?

Yes, but it is tiny and will not cause any pain. If the mere sight of a needle has you quaking in your boots, then don’t worry; this needle is so small that you probably won’t even notice it.

Why don’t all dentists have this!?

Well, we can’t speak on behalf of others, but, we can assure you that The Wand is primed and ready at Liverpool Dental Spa.

 

 

The Wand For Nervous Patients In Liverpool

Wednesday, January 30th, 2013

It sounds a bit like magic and even we’re starting to think it is! And its arrival will be welcome news to the many people around the UK who allow their dental anxiety to keep them from receiving the dental attention they need. From a fear of injections to panic at the sound of a drill, dental anxiety is a real problem that needs addressing. So let’s talk about the Wand.

This is a pain-free injection device which has been tailored to stop the surge of injected fluid that actually causes pain for many people. The benefits of the Wand continue long after the initial injection as the device is able to decrease numbness felt in the lips, tongue, cheek and face following its application. The Wand works by slowing the flow of fluid used in an injection. As a result, patients do not feel the nip or sting commonly associated with the needle as it literally takes the pain away.

Dental phobia is one of the most overlooked phobias, affecting one in four adults and a number of children. Fears associated with the dentist are divided into two groups:

  1. Dental Anxiety: A mild fear of the dentist
  2. Dental Phobia: More extreme sense of dread regarding the thought of visiting a dentist.

While the Wand works to address one type of dental fear, the fear of injections, at Liverpool Implant & Aesthetic Dental Spa we know that dental phobias and anxieties can extend beyond this and influence a patient’s fear even further. If you disclose your anxieties and phobias to us, we will work with you to clear away any doubts or stress you are feeling.

We understand that dental anxiety can be so debilitating and lead many people to shun dental procedures. If you fit into this category get in touch with us today. Do not allow your anxiety to force you into compromising your dental health. Contact Liverpool Dental Spa today to make that first step.

 

 

 

 

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Winners for National UK Award

  • > 2009 Best Dental Team

Winners for North West Awards

  • > 2009 Best Dental Team
  • > 2008 Best Dental Practice

Finalists for North West Awards

  • > 2009 Best Practice
  • > 2008 Best Dental Team

Finalist & Highly Commended for

  • > 2007 Best Young Dentist Dr Marius McGovern