Many people find themselves needing care from our emergency dentist in Edinburgh. Here at Polwarth Dental Clinic, we are experienced at resolving the trickiest of issues and helping our patients to return to good oral health. There are lots of reasons that necessitate urgent care from us, including accidents and infections that have become painful and problematic.  Sometimes, the need for our help arises from a reluctance to visit the dentist in general due to feeling nervous. This guide explores how patients can help themselves to feel more relaxed about getting help from our emergency dentist in Edinburgh.

Rest assured

It should help patients to remind themselves that our emergency dentist in Edinburgh is an expert professional with many years of experience. We understand that our patients need and want the best possible care from someone they can trust, and that is exactly what we offer. We are used to seeing patients who are experiencing a significant degree of discomfort and worry, we do everything we can to help put them at ease while we resolve the issue at hand.

Talk to us

Any patient who is particularly anxious about their visit should share their concerns with us.  We can answer any questions and explain exactly what is going to happen during the appointment. Nervousness or anxiety about having treatment is often related to not understanding the details. Therefore, if the patient is able to arm themselves with all the information they need, then they usually find that they feel much calmer about getting the necessary help.

Contact us as soon as possible

When feeling unsure about having treatment, some people find themselves putting off getting in touch with us. If they are in pain or discomfort, then this is likely to get worse the longer the patient leaves it. It is also easier for us to resolve the issue when we can see the patient at the earliest possible stage. Calling us as soon as possible, at the start of the day during working hours, is the best way to get access to treatment and fix the problem as quickly and with the least amount of fuss needed.

Consider using affirmations

The use of affirmations can be a very successful tool in helping to calm any nerves about the upcoming appointment. This involves choosing some select phrases for repetition. For example, the patient could say: ‘This issue is going to be sorted and I will feel much better afterwards.’  Having chosen their own phrases, the patient should then repeat these to themselves as many times as possible. They can reinforce the message to their subconscious by saying the phrases out loud or even writing them down several times.

Give deep breathing a try

Deep breathing is a proven means of calming any anxiety. One technique that works is to breathe in deeply through the nose, filling the body with as much air as possible. Then, hold this breath for a minimum of a count of five, before releasing slowly. Repeat as many times as needed and the result should be increased calm before the appointment.