Many people in the UK, according to the British Dental Health Foundation, are avoiding regular dental check-ups because of dental fears. The repercussions of doing so can go beyond aesthetic issues, as it can leave people in situation where they will have to pay more for major or costlier dental work. Fear is standing the way of many Brits in getting the dental treatment they deserve or badly need.

1. Brits, Dental Fear and
Sedation
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2. Many people in the UK, according to the British Dental Health Foundation, are avoiding
regular dental check-ups because of dental fears. The repercussions of doing so can go
beyond aesthetic issues, as it can leave people in situation where they will have to pay
more for major or costlier dental work. Fear is standing the way of many Brits in getting
the dental treatment they deserve or badly need.
Fear and Relaxation
The National Health Service says one in four people dread a visit to the dentist. Some,
meanwhile, have such bad dental phobia that they have not seen a dentist for several
years. According to a dental adviser at the Oral Health Foundation, most will only call for
help when they are in great deal of pain with toothache or when their teeth look not so
nice anymore.
Nervous patients can now get help through dental sedation, which helps patient remain
calm and relaxed. Many dental practices in the country are investing in dental sedation
through training and equipment. This goes along with other initiatives in helping patients
receive treatment in a calm and comfortable environment. The best part is, this leads to
less stressful but more relaxed future appointments.

3. For a Range of Dental Fear
Research suggests that dental sedation is beneficial to people with a wide range of
dental fears. This makes it a great option for patients who are in need of various dental
treatments. Sedation, furthermore, helps patients struggling to become numb, which
also translates to less time in dental chair, as the dentist is working with a relaxed and
calm patient.
It is common for those with bad memories in childhood to have dental fears. The smell
and the sound of dental tools, for the most part, scare patients the most. This,
however, will never be a problem in sedation clinics. Many people find simple inhalation
helpful when relaxing for treatment, while others find relief in intravenous sedation.
Dental work can also be completely painless with new tools and equipment.
Reports suggest that a computerised injection system that looks like a pen (also known
as dental wand) provide anaesthetics slowly so it is pain-free. Sedation solutions like
this can help patients relax deeply that they will not probably remember much of what
happened.

4. Resources:
http://www.moorparkdental.co.uk/
https://www.dentalhealth.org/blog/blogdetails/73
http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/dentalhealth/Pages/Fearofthedentist.aspx