Frightened of the dentist? You're in good company
Dental anxiety is one of the most common fears there is — and helping nervous patients is
something our practice is known for. Many of our longest-standing patients first arrived at our
door terrified, having avoided the dentist for years. Their words, not ours:
"I have a crippling phobia of dentists and once aware of this the
staff here put me at ease and took as much time as I needed... I have never been happier or more at
ease at a dentist in my entire life." — Terry, patient
How we help
- Tell us when you book. Let reception know you're nervous — we'll allow
extra time so you never feel rushed.
- Nothing happens without your say-so. Your first visit can simply be a chat and
a look, so you know exactly what (if anything) needs done.
- We explain everything first. Every step is described before it happens, and we
agree a stop signal so you're always in control.
- Gentle, modern techniques. Effective local anaesthetic and a patient, unhurried
approach make treatment far more comfortable than you may remember.
- No judgement — ever. However long it's been and whatever state you think
your teeth are in, we've seen it before and we're just glad you came.
Take the first step
The hardest part is picking up the phone. Call us on 0141 554 0499,
mention that you're anxious, and we'll take it from there — at whatever pace suits you.
