Building Trust with Your Dentist

Importance of Building a Relationship

Trust and Comfort: Establishing trust with your dentist is crucial for effective dental care.

Desensitisation: Familiarise individuals with the dental environment and staff before their check-up to reduce anxiety.

Utilise Online Resources: Use online tools to explain dental procedures and terminology to alleviate uncertainties.

Considering Special Care Dentistry

Accessibility Concerns: If high street dental practices are not accessible, consider special care dentistry as an alternative.

Information Resources: Further details on special care dentistry can be found online.

Discussing Treatment Options

Exploring Treatment Plans: Discuss the treatment plan with your dental professional to understand options and procedures involved.

Alternative to Local Anaesthetic: If local anaesthetic (LA) injections are not suitable, explore alternative options with your dentist.

Communication Support: Use pictorials and diagrams for those with communication barriers to enhance understanding.

Accompanying Support for Dental Visits

Role of Regular Carers: Ensure a regular carer or family member accompanies the patient to provide familiar support during dental visits.