Anxious Patients

If you experience fear and anxiety just thinking about the dentist, you’re not alone. According to recent surveys, dental anxiety and dental phobia may affect up to 60% of the population. That’s why our team here at Elevate Dental takes extra care to listen to our patients and provide the strategies you need to feel comfortable and safe.

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Whether you are in need a general dental check up and clean, interested in Invisalign, or looking to do a full smile makeover – we’ve got you covered.

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What is Dental Anxiety

Dental anxiety is worse than fear because it often causes people to avoid the dentist or an appropriately qualified health practitioner altogether. This dental phobia can set one up for a lifetime of dental problems that can spread past the mouth and affect the health of the entire body if allowed to continue. How do you know if you experience dental anxiety or are just procrastinating?

Some signs of dental anxiety include:

Avoidance of dental visits
Problems sleeping when thinking of a dental appointment
Racing heart or sweaty palms when contemplating a dental visit
A feeling of nausea or physical illness when in the dentist’s waiting room

There are some common reasons why people have dental anxiety melbourne. Sometimes a past negative experience and a dentist or doctor’s office can create a lifetime of anxiety, or television shows may be the cause. Some fears stem from events one cannot recall, while others have recent memories behind them.

Some causes of dental anxiety may include:

Fear of pain
Fear of shots
Self-consciousness of neglect of dental care
Fear of a medical situations or medical offices
Fear of anaesthesia
Feelings of claustrophobia or loss of personal space

Unfortunately, dental anxiety can affect people of all ages, including adults and children. This anxiety can be a result of multiple factors, whether that is a previous negative experience with a dentist, or years of learned behaviour from family members that share the same fears. Regardless of the reason, our team are compassionate and understanding of your fears (or your child’s fears) and we will do whatever is needed to alleviate your anxiety and put you at ease.

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What people say about Elevate Dental

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5 stars from 335+ reviews

As someone with significant anxiety around needles, I’ve always found dental visits nerve-wracking, but the team here took the time to understand my concerns, explained each step thoroughly, and empathised with me, making the entire process painless and easy.

J. Floreani

Elevate Dental is the best dentist I have experienced. It is a modern, calming space and Judith and her team are amazing with nervous patients.

C. Hinchcliffe

Highly recommend Elevate Dentistry. I visited as a new patient with some dentistry anxiety. The clinic is extremely clean, calming, and the team are accommodating and kind. The clean and check up was very thorough. I would highly recommend to others, particular those with anxiety about dentists.

Shae de Wall

The Elevate team have been great to deal with and make sure you are as comfortable as possible. Highly recommend- especially if dentists visits are difficult.

Danielle Kimpton

Frequently asked questions

Our trusted dentists are here to help you with your individual needs.
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