News about Nervous

What is oral pre-medication? How does it help nervous patients?

26th April 2024 | Vanessa Giraud

Oral pre-medication helps many nervous patients tolerate the treatments they need to have. Many of us feel nervous of going to the dentist.  For some of us, this prevents us from seeing the dentist at all, and receiving the treatment we really need. To help anxious patients, dentists sometimes recommend pre-medication with a sedative drug…

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Advice for nervous patients who need a dentist.

8th September 2020 | Vanessa Giraud

Most people don’t like the dentist. The good news is that people who are dentists know that, and don’t take it personally. It may not help you to know that dentists are friendly, caring and sympathetic people, but they are and they genuinely want you to have a comfortable mouth and a healthy smile. The…

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Children’s sensory processing challenges at the dentist

19th February 2020 | Vanessa Giraud

Lots of people tell us they don’t like going to the dentist. But for some people it’s more difficult than for others. In this article we’re looking at how to tackle sensory processing challenges at the dentist.  Do you have a child who has heightened sensory perception? Are you wondering how to prepare for a…

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Kindness and respect for all dental patients.

1st February 2020 | Vanessa Giraud

We know that it’s not only the skill and effectiveness of the dental treatment you receive that matters. We believe the personal care you receive when you visit the dentist is equally important. Kindness and respect for all dental patients makes a very important difference to your visit. Haven’t been to a dentist for ages?…

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Sedation dentistry in Chard, Glastonbury, Plymouth and Tewkesbury

16th March 2019 | SpaDental Administrator

Have you been avoiding going to the dentist because you know it’ll hurt more than you can stand? Are you a patient with a high level of anxiety? Many people avoid regular dental care, and need help to access the treatments they need. Yet without treatment, the problem gets worse which means essential dental procedures become…

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Call SpaDental Glastonbury to book a new patient appointment.

5th March 2019 | Vanessa Giraud

Dental surgeon is fast becoming a favourite at SpaDental Glastonbury. We’re accepting new patient registrations, so we encourage you to call the practice to make an appointment. Call SpaDental Glastonbury on 01458 832 193 Lucy has a particular interest in helping nervous patients to access the treatment they need. As well as approaching each patient…

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High praise for Lucy Smith and Maria Shrigley, Plymouth.

13th September 2018 | SpaDental Administrator

Dental Surgeon and her assistant are helping anxious patients to manage dental visits more easily. High praise for the team! We know that it can be hard for people to come in to see the dentist. Here’s one message: “I just wanted to say a huge thank you for your care at my recent dental…

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A great dental service to Plymouth patients.

2nd July 2018 | Vanessa Giraud

We really appreciate all the reviews we’re getting from patients who visit SpaDental Plymouth. Your feedback helps us feel confident we give good advice and offer a great dental service to Plymouth patients. Thank you! Here are some recent reviews: These two reviews highlight the importance of regular examination of the soft tissues in the…

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Avoiding pain doesn’t mean avoiding the dentist.

30th May 2018 | SpaDental Administrator

Don’t be afraid of visiting a dentist! Whichever SpaDental practice you’re close to, you can talk to your dentist about your anxiety or fear of pain. Sometimes just talking to your dentist and understanding what the treatment involves can make all the difference. Dental surgeon Diana Marcus of SpaDental Plymouth explains how inhalation sedation works*….

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Feeling happy at the dentist with Diana Marcus.

24th May 2018 | Vanessa Giraud

Do you leave the dentist feeling happy? The two don’t always go together! But it can. Our SpaDental Plymouth team wants everyone to leave with a smile on their face. Dental Surgeon Diana Marcus took a course in Inhalation Sedation with “RA coach” Richard Charon. “It was very successful and promises great new opportunities for…

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Nervous patients in Plymouth reassured

3rd April 2018 | Vanessa Giraud

Our dental surgeon 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…

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Nervous of dentists? We can help.

19th March 2018 | Vanessa Giraud

Many people are nervous of dentists, and at SpaDental we believe it’s our job to reassure you that you’re in safe hands. All of us at the Plymouth practice would like to thank Hayley for stepping out in front of our video cam to talk a bit about what’s it’s like to be nervous of…

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Going the extra miles to support anxious patients

27th February 2018 | Vanessa Giraud

This weekend, our dental surgeon Lucy Smith clocked up around 700 miles to support anxious patients. She travelled from Plymouth up to Harrogate and back, to attend a course held for dentists who wish to offer IV sedation. Since she began working in SpaDental Plymouth last year, Lucy’s reputation has spread. New patients, are asking…

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We can help anxious patients feel comfortable

26th February 2018 | Vanessa Giraud

Updated February 2020 Are you anxious about going to the dentist? Is someone you know so afraid of going to the dentist that they’d rather suffer in pain at home, than make an appointment with the nearest dental practice? Nervousness, anxiety, and fear are real emotions that people can experience when they have to have…

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Let’s help the 18%! A holiday message from SpaDental Whitchurch

17th December 2017 | Vanessa Giraud

One in five people only visit the dentist when they have a problem! This statement is based on research by Mintel and is from the reputable GDPUK site for dental opinion and information. It raises the question: How can we help the 18% who don’t visit the dentist? The article continues to explain that 21%…

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SpaDental Plymouth is proud to introduce Lucy Smith – Dental Surgeon

22nd October 2017 | SpaDental Administrator

SpaDental Plymouth is pleased to introduce you to Ms Lucy Smith, dental surgeon. If you feel nervous at the dentist, then Lucy is here to help. As well as routine checks and treatments, Lucy’s areas of special interest are helping nervous patients and prosthetic solutions. She joined SpaDental Plymouth in September 2017. Trained at the…

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Tricky Teeth? Taking referrals – doing extractions

18th October 2017 | Adriano Pennetti

For a speedy extraction, ask for a referral What we offer SpaDental Plymouth offers a referral service for patients who require surgical extractions under local anaesthetic. You may need an extraction because of damage to your tooth, or as the first step in further treatment. We can help get your work started so you won’t have…

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Testimonials

SpaDental Glastonbury patient appreciation

A Pleasant Experience @ Spa Dental Glastonbury "Friendly staff. This was my first visit to this dental practice and found the staff very friendly and reassuring. I had an initial assessment by the therapist who did an assessment prior to my next appointment. He was very good and explained carefully the treatment I needed in a professional manner! Overall I was impressed by the whole experience." "I went in today for a tooth extraction, my…

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Top Class Dentistry at SpaDental Whitchurch

"Better than you could ever imagine - As always everyone involved with Spadental treats you with respect and dignity. Happy to have a friendly chat and always seem genuinely interested. I always leave the practice feeling happy- which might seem strange after just having dental treatment but that's the affect all the team always seem to have on me. Arranged a follow up appointment the very next day, as a cancellation had just come in.…

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SpaDental Chard - patients' compliments

"Lovely staff - I have been with you for 17 years and I am still coming to you. Every one is so helpful and always talks to you." LE Thank you for your reviews The staff at SpaDental Chard feel proud to read your reviews. Your lovely comments, and  your good opinion mean a lot to us. We appreciate the time and thought you put into writing about how your visit to the dentist went.…

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SpaDental Chard - thank you for your kind support

It hasn't been an easy year, but our patients have been so understanding. Thank you all so very much for your kind support and the lovely feedback we've received. Your kind support is very motivating It means a lot to the SpaDental Chard team to read your feedback. Your feedback is important to us as it helps us work on continual improvement of our services. Our sincere thanks to all of you have taken the…

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SpaDental Whitchurch - your understanding is appreciated!

We've been catching up with our patients to find out how their treatment has been over the last months. This has been such a hard year for many of us, personally and professionally, and access to dental care has been affected in many ways by the pandemic. We'd really like to take this opportunity, therefore, to thank you for your understanding. We know that you have had to cope with cancellations and changes to our…

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SpaDental Tewkesbury reviews - thank you!

With the ups and downs of the last year, we'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of our patients for your support and understanding. Your thoughtfulness is reflected in the considerate comments we've received in response to our request for feedback. We truly appreciate your kind thoughts. Thank you from all of us for your lovely reviews of SpaDental Tewkesbury. A selection of your reviews: "The service during the last few months has…

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SpaDental Whitchurch dentist "kind and gentle"

SpaDental Whitchurch dentist is accepting new private patients. A new patient testimonial After the closure of my local dentist in Whitchurch I telephoned Spa Dental who made me an appointment. Unfortunately I had an abscess on my tooth before my appointment date, for which I was given an emergency appointment.   I am a very nervous patient and it took a long time to build confidence with my old dentist , therefore my nerves were bad and I…

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Plymouth dentists "excellent care" and "professional service"

Kind words from our patients mean a lot to us. Thank you! We're very happy to read reviews that commend the  Plymouth team and the dentists "excellent care" and "professional service". Recent patient reviews commend our excellent care: "In safe and caring hands - Without exception the treatment I have received has been outstanding. From the reception staff through each of the individuals involved, their focus is on you and you're fully involved in any…

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Fantastic Saltash patient reviews - thank you!

We very much enjoyed reading the lovely Saltash patient reviews we've received in response to our recent request for feedback. On behalf of all the staff, thank you so much for your lovely comments. We sincerely appreciate your kind words, and will also use your recommendations in our planning. SpaDental considers your review comments carefully. We read them all, and use the information we gather to guide our practice so we can keep on improving…

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Thank you for SpaDental Chard patient reviews

A very appreciative thank you to our patients from the clinicians and staff at SpaDental Chard. It has been a pleasure reading your comments because if our patients are happy, then we're happy. Feedback about the team and treatment from SpaDental Chard reviews "Everyone in the practice is efficient, professional and knowledgeable." - HCG  "5 Star Dental Care - Being in the centre of Chard, [the SpaDental] surgery is easily accessible for most patients. The…

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