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It’s very common for patients to have a phobia of going to the dentist because of the dental drill. Even patients who aren’t scared of the dentist often experience anxiety when they can hear that infamous whirring sound. If you’re afraid of the dentist’s drill, we bring good news! We offer no-drill dentistry right here […]

If you’re having nightmares about seeing a dentist this Christmas, we are here to allay your fears and give you peace of mind. At Harley Street Dental Studio, we provide ourselves on offering a range of treatments that are geared towards patients with anxiety and dental phobia and we do everything possible to make every […]

Do you feel anxious at the thought of hearing the dreaded dental drill let alone coming into contact with the whirring drill bit? Do you have a phobia of the drill or have you had a negative experience in the past, which makes you very nervous about having treatment? At Harley Street Dental Studio, we […]

Dental phobia is one of the most common types of phobia in the UK. Many of us experience a degree of anxiety when it comes to having dental treatment. However, a phobia is a profound fear, which can put patients off going to the dentist for long periods of time. If you suffer from dental […]

It is estimated that around 10 percent of the population suffers from dental anxiety and a much higher proportion admits to feeling apprehensive when the times comes to visit the dentist. At Harley Street Dental Studio, we understand that many patients feel anxious about undergoing dental treatment. We have an experienced, caring team and a […]

It’s true that many people find it scary to visit the dentist. The fear is sometimes due to the thought of the dental treatments you believe to be painful or due to previous bad experiences at the dentist. You may also be anxious about the cost of your dental treatment, which is a very real […]

For many people the mere thought of visiting the dentist can conjure up feelings of anxiety and nervousness. Dental anxiety affects a huge proportion of the population and many people avoid the dentist in a bid to prevent these feelings of anxiety. It is this kind of obstacle that can ruin Christmas celebrations if, for […]

Dental phobia creates high levels of anxiety which can lead to panic attacks when confronted with dental issues. It is fairly common for anxiety such as dental phobia to be linked to and/or cause depression. When dealing with dental phobia, it is common for the individual to isolate due to the avoidance of possible triggers […]

Dental phobia is an extreme fear and avoidance of situations which include dental care. This triggers an anxiety response similar to the fight-or-flight response. This can occur not only when directly facing a dental visit but also when the individual thinks about it. The most common cause of dental phobia is a past traumatic experience […]

Anxiety about visiting the dentist is probably one of the commonest worries. However it is just that – a worry – for most people. A minority though do suffer from a genuine phobia of dentists, but what exactly is dental phobia? Before answering that question it is probably more worthwhile to answer the general question, […]

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It is common knowledge that many people are afraid of going to the dentist. When it comes to orthodontics, people are aware that this requires a much more advanced treatment and often try and “put off” ever seeking treatment. However, leaving the problems for too long may just be prolonging the pain, so it is worth finding a specialist dentist to allay your fears.

Orthodontics can inspire fear in some hearts. In fact just the world ‘orthodontics’ can cause some of us to break out in a sweat. Dentists don’t have the best image. In fact, dentists have been portrayed in a demonic way in some mainstream films, such as Marathon Man. Orthodontics tends to be a more involved kind of dentistry as it fixes problems such as misaligned teeth or overbites. But being scared of the dentist or orthodontics is something that can be overcome. Modern orthodontics mean the right pain relief, sensitive orthodontic dentists and a caring environment can ease your anxiety over orthodontics.