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Comfort & care

A calm dentist for nervous patients

We understand that not everybody is eager to visit the dentist, and many people feel anxious about treatment. Every member of our team is trained to help you feel calm and ease your nerves.

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About care for nervous patients

Dental anxiety is very common, and it is nothing to be embarrassed about. Perhaps you had a bad experience as a child, you dislike the sounds or smells, or it has simply been a long time. Whatever the reason, we will go at your pace.

Our practice has a calm, friendly atmosphere, and we treat every patient as we would want our own families to be treated. Our surgeries have soothing touches to help you relax, and you are welcome to listen to music during treatment.

Nervous Patients

How we help you feel at ease

  • Tell us first

    Mention you are nervous when you book. We will allow extra time so nothing feels rushed.

  • Talk before treatment

    Meet your dentist and talk things through before anything happens in the chair.

  • You are in control

    Agree a stop signal. Raise your hand at any time and we will pause.

  • No surprises

    We explain each step before we do it, in plain words, at your pace.

  • Small steps

    Start with a simple check-up or clean, and build confidence from there.

  • No judgement

    However long it has been, you will not be lectured or made to feel bad.

What happens

Three calm steps

  1. Step 1: Get in touch

    Call or send us a message. Tell us what worries you; it really helps us help you.

  2. Step 2: A gentle first visit

    Often just a chat and a look, with nothing done unless you are ready.

  3. Step 3: Go at your pace

    We plan any treatment in small, manageable steps that suit you.

Calm corner

Try it now: breathe with us

Lots of people feel anxious about the dentist. Before you book, try one slow breath with us. Press start and follow the circle: in as it grows, out as it settles.

  • Tell us you are nervous when you book, and we will allow extra time
  • Agree a stop signal and we will pause whenever you need
  • No judgement, however long it has been

How we care for nervous patients

Ready when you are

Good to know

Nervous Patients: your questions answered

I am terrified of the dentist. Can you still help?

Yes. Many of our patients started out very anxious. Let us know when you book, and we will take things slowly, explain everything and stop whenever you need to.

Will I be told off for not coming for years?

Never. We are just glad you are here. We will look at where things are now and make a plan together.

Can I bring someone with me?

Of course. You are welcome to bring a friend or family member for support.

Can I just come for a chat first?

Yes. A first appointment can simply be a conversation and a look, with no treatment unless you are ready.

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Nervous Patients for patients across the valley

We welcome patients from Littleborough and all the surrounding towns and villages. Choose yours for travel details and local information.

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