Skip to content Many of our patients at Alba Dental Centre have expressed that the hardest part of a dental appointment isn’t the treatment itself, it’s walking through the front door. If your heart races at the thought of a checkup, you aren’t alone. Dental anxiety is a common struggle that people of all ages face.
At our dental practice in London, we focus on a compassionate approach to support those who experience dental stress or phobia.
We’ve intentionally moved away from the traditional, sterile dental environment. From the moment you arrive, our goal is to neutralize the sensory triggers that often spark anxiety.
Start your visit in a space that feels more like a modern living room than a waiting area. Enjoy a beverage and settle in. Then enjoy care that flows to your rhythm. We never rush. At Alba, you are in control. We take the time to explain every step and offer extra breaks if needed.
Everyone deserves a healthy smile, regardless of their level of anxiety. To ensure your visit is entirely stress-free, we offer several levels of sedation:
Ideal for both children and adults, this mild sedative is inhaled through a small mask. It creates a feeling of calm and euphoria that wears off almost immediately after your treatment, allowing you to drive yourself home and resume your day.
For those who require a deeper level of relaxation, oral sedation involves a prescribed medication taken shortly before your appointment. You will remain awake and able to respond to our team, but you will feel profoundly relaxed and may have little to no memory of the procedure afterward.
For those with an extreme fear or more invasive dental procedures, being fully unconscious may be the best solution. We typically administer this via an IV, allowing you to totally relax and have no memory of the dental procedure. Deep sedation requires that another person drive you home after the visit, as the effects take hours to fully wear off.
If you are nervous about your upcoming appointment, here are a few ways we can work together:
Don’t let anxiety stand between you and the smile you deserve. At Alba Dental Centre, our dentist in London is committed to changing the way you feel about dental care through comfortable, personalized visits.
Contact us to schedule your appointment today!
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