Nervous Patient Management
Some people, for a variety of different reasons, experience a really high anxiety level when
attending a Dentist. Often described as Dental Phobia, this is a valid condition which can be
treated with a slightly modified approach to the provision of Dental Care.
How would it feel to be able to take control of your Dental Health again?
Dr Aengus Kelly has designed a treatment program specifically tailored for highly-anxious dental
patients. The first step is to attend for a consultation with Dr Kelly, where you will be welcomed
into a safe and relaxed environment, where the difficult experiences of the past will be
acknowledged but not judged.
An assessment will be made both of the specific issues preventing treatment and also the
treatment that may be required. An agreement is reached as to what supports may be necessary
to enable the dental treatment. Each patient is unique; but supports include;
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Hypnotherapy - clinical hypnosis is a technique whereby the patient learns to use progressive relaxation to regain control over the bodies "fight or flight" anxiety. The patient is always in control and is always capable of opening their eyes. |
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Acupuncture - has a number of clinical applications, but is used in this instance to treat anxiety reactions and for many patients can replace the need for anxiolytic drugs |
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NLP - a collection of communication tools that can be used to improve the way people interact and understand one another, to narrow in on the specifics of dental anxiety and to alter perceptions of dental treatment |
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Anxiolytic Drugs - while it is preferable not to rely on any form of sedation in the long term, many patients do benefit from the short term use of anxiolytic drugs (eg: valium) to get them over the threshold of initial visits. |
After the consultation and assessment has been completed, a treatment plan is presented,
outlining the types of treatment needed, the supports that will be used and a detailing of the costs
associated with the treatment.
The cost of this consultation is €100.
To make an appointment, please contact:
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