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Phobic friendly dentist?

On 21 May 2016 at 10:35pm Andrea wrote:

Hi all. My 15 yr old daughter is terrified of dentists. She's hugely reluctant to see one but has toothache. I think she's been hiding it for a while. Can anyone recommend a Lewes dental practice and / or pain relief method that can help her get the treatment she needs without putting her off dentists for life? Hope someone can help. Thanks.

On 21 May 2016 at 10:41pm Rookie wrote:

Mrs Hudson at St Annes is very good.

On 21 May 2016 at 10:46pm Onlooker wrote:

I can't help but hope someone can. Fear of dentists is very real and terrifying for some people. I think there are gels that can be used before an injection to numb the area?

On 21 May 2016 at 11:17pm Robbie wrote:

I'm not sure about a gel but ive had a pad with an apathetic in, they do flavoured ones and you can't feel the injections afterwards. Suggest you take her for checkup, they won't uauallt do work at the same time as appointment not long enough. When you go for the work get there early and ask for the pad to be put in a short while before to give it time to work. If she takes some headphones and plays music and keeps eyes closed should be more than comfortable, don't really feel much pain and music a good distraction. Good luck!

On 21 May 2016 at 11:30pm Hyena wrote:

What's a 'phobic'friendly dentist going to do as opposed to a dentist? I think most dentists would be sympathetic to your daughters plight . Have a chat with them first.

On 21 May 2016 at 11:41pm A Person wrote:

I can very warmly recommend the High St Dental Practice. I'm quite dentist phobic so I can absolutely understand your daughter's fears, and they were really lovely. I saw Katie who was really patient and understanding.

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On 22 May 2016 at 7:52am Toothe Fairy wrote:

Helen Brown, North Street Dental Practice.

On 22 May 2016 at 8:34am Jennifer wrote:

My dentist is in Lewes and, like just about all modern practitioners, is extremely well-trained in pain avoidance, and is happy to take into account your daughter's fear. Neither me nor anyone in my family has experienced a moment's pain beside the strange feeling of the initial injections, which quickly subsides. I believe you will be very safe at any dentist in this town, and am sure your daughter can accept treatment with confidence. That's been my experience, and I'm very fussy.