After a research study of 2,000 UK based people showed that 34% of them were in fear of the dentist’s chair, more dentists are doing more to put anxious patients at ease.
However, it is not only a fear of the dentist that the research results showed. There were also results showing people were also felt anxious when visiting the doctor and even the opticians.
In fact, 79% of those studied admitted to having worries over attending the doctors, dentist and opticians and would go out of their way to put off seeking medical advice because of their fears.
The study was conducted by Fletchers Solicitors and many of the participants stated that their fears started in childhood and have continued throughout adulthood.
Glow Dental putting patients at ease Our friendly team at Glow Dental, Battersea believe it is important that everyone feels at ease when they visit the dentist, no matter what their age. This is why we offer family-friendly dental surgery and actively encourage parents to bring in their young children from an early age to become familiar with the practice and get used to the staff.
By welcoming children and engaging them with very gentle early dental examinations and having a go in the ‘big chair’ we aim to make visiting the dentist a normal, yet fun part of their life.
As an adult with dental anxiety, we want to stress that putting off dental appointments can often be dangerous for your health. Having a routine dental examination is pain-free and c...