Nervous patients in Plymouth reassured

Our dental surgeon Lucy Smith is expanding her list, so nervous patients in Plymouth can feel confident they will receive sympathetic, effective treatment.

One of Lucy’s patients had this to say:

“I am extremely nervous/phobic when visiting a dentist. This was my first visit to SpaDental – I can honestly say I couldn’t have been looked after better! From the receptionist to the nurse, to the dentist (Lucy) and the hygienist, everyone was so kind, gentle and caring. Nothing was rushed, everything explained and reassurance given in bucket loads by everyone. I walked out feeling confident that I will be cared for and given the very best experience possible and thoughtfulness to my fear at all times. I’m not saying that I will overcome my fear but I feel confident that everyone will do all they can for me and to help me. Thank you for all your care!” J

Patients who experience anxiety sometimes need an extra level of care.

Lucy believes in taking time so anxious patients don’t feel rushed. She also establishes meaningful communication about their feelings  which makes a difference. Moreover, Lucy has also taken on additional studies so she can deliver intravenous sedation.

After completing her training course in Yorkshire, to further her clinical skills Lucy travels to North Devon every Thursday to work alongside dental surgeon Rhys Gabe, at the Torrington Dental Practice.

Rhys’s special areas of interest are sedation and restorative dentistry. He performs over 1,000 sedations a year, to help patients with extreme anxiety access the treatment they need. An expert in the field, he willingly shares his expertise with other dentists around the country. As a mentor, Rhys enables more dentists and clinicians to offer conscious sedation.

Not all dental surgeries can offer IV sedation. But sometimes it is the only way for patients who need a deeper level of pain management to receive treatment.

Lucy Smith will be able to offer IV sedation to nervous patients in Plymouth.

Further reading:

• Treating anxious patients
• More about treating anxious patients 
• Helpful advice for nervous patients
• external link to Dental Phobia Uk

Thank you all for the feedback we’re getting in response to our online Family and Friends recommendation forms.

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