
Whilst most people visit the dentist without fear, some people are still too anxious to even discuss the dentist, let alone visit them. Dental anxiety and fear can be caused by having a traumatic experience in the past or being brought up as a child to fear the dentist. Either way, putting off having a check-up at your dental practice can have damaging effects. You may suffer from tooth decay or gum disease, and if these problems go untreated you could need more extensive dental treatment in the future, or even need some teeth removed.
At High Dental Implants Melbourne in Melbourne, they understand that coming to the dentist can be traumatic for some patients. There are sedation treatments available to those of you who need a little bit of help when trying to relax in the dentist’s chair. If you have been putting off going to the dentist, then you should book an appointment as soon as possible, so no further damage is done to your mouth. If sedation makes going to your dental practice seem less intimidating, then speak to a dental practitioner about what they can do for you. They do not want you to feel nervous or uncomfortable when you are receiving treatment, so they will do whatever they can to put you at ease.
Types of sedation treatment
The most common type of sedation treatment is laughing gas, which is what they supply to people that are giving birth. It will not put you to sleep, but it will certainly leave you feeling a lot more relaxed and will alleviate any pain that you may feel.
If you do not like the idea of laughing gas but still wish to be awake, there is a liquid or pill form that you are able to consume orally. This will completely relax you and eradicate any nerves that you have.
If you want to be less aware of the procedure taking place then you may want to consult your dentist about IV sedation, which is where the sedative is injected into your veins. You will not be unconscious, but you will still need recovery time afterward and somebody will need to be at the practice to take you home. This is the same for a general anaesthetic. If you are so nervous about the dentist that you feel you need to be unconscious, then general anaesthesia will put you to sleep so you are unaware of the entire procedure. You will have the anaesthetic injected into your veins and may require inhalation of gas too.
How to reduce your nervousness when going to the dentist

Many people who suffer from dental anxiety develop their own coping mechanisms over the years, but if you are only just starting to experience anxiety and do not know what to do, there are several tips that you can take note of. Taking someone that you trust like a friend or relative to the practice with you is a good idea, as they will be able to help to keep you calm.
If you feel unable to control your dental anxiety, then you can seek help from your dental practitioner or doctor. They will offer you guidance, advice, and therapy in some cases to help you overcome your nervousness.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.