A dental practice can be a stressful place to be can’t it?
Yes definitely, I think a lot of older patients actually struggle with anxiety, my parent’s generation remembers what dentistry used to be like and a visit can still fill them with dread! But I enjoy treating patients who are nervous or anxious about seeing the dentist, as I am able to help them get into a healthy headspace where they feel prepared and comfortable, not terrified. I find it rewarding to help patients relax, particularly when it results in them having the confidence to keep coming back and having more of a relationship with us and their own oral health.
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