Q.
Hi there. My teeth are awful, and many are missing. I’ve never been able to get them sorted because I didn’t have much money but I feel as though now I’m doing much better financially so it needs to be done. As desperate as I am to have a beautiful smile, I am terrified of the amount of dental work I’m faced with because my teeth have gotten really bad and I suffer from general anxiety, which I suppose has stemmed from my lack of confidence with regards to my appearance. What options are available to me and is there support available for anxious patients? Thank you.
Hi there. My teeth are awful, and many are missing. I’ve never been able to get them sorted because I didn’t have much money but I feel as though now I’m doing much better financially so it needs to be done. As desperate as I am to have a beautiful smile, I am terrified of the amount of dental work I’m faced with because my teeth have gotten really bad and I suffer from general anxiety, which I suppose has stemmed from my lack of confidence with regards to my appearance. What options are available to me and is there support available for anxious patients? Thank you.
A.
Hello, thank you for getting in touch. Your teeth could be saved by a combination of bridges and crowns, or if they are very bad you could be looking at having them removed and replaced with dental implants. Many practices are able to do this in just one day. As for the anxiety, most practices offer sedation so that you will be relaxed during the procedure(s) but still able to communicate with the dentist. Good luck!
Hello, thank you for getting in touch. Your teeth could be saved by a combination of bridges and crowns, or if they are very bad you could be looking at having them removed and replaced with dental implants. Many practices are able to do this in just one day. As for the anxiety, most practices offer sedation so that you will be relaxed during the procedure(s) but still able to communicate with the dentist. Good luck!
Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7LR
Web: www.woodboroughhouse.com Tel: Tel: 0118 984 3108
Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.comTel: 020 7636 5981
