The Nervous Patient Scheme

The nervous patient scheme is a very popular concept with patients. Essentially this involves taking a little extra time with the patient, particularly on the first visit. It may mean not taking the patient into the surgery on the first visit. This is part of the process of desensitisation.
On the second visit the patient is naturally less anxious because they are familiar with the building and they know the dentist is someone who they can talk to. Allay fears and explain how you can help. For example:
Homeopathy: you can choose to follow this protocol which has been found to be effective (or read The Homeopathic Dental Practitioner by Colin Lessel):
One tablet the night before and one the morning before and one hour before treatment using either:
- Argentum nitricum 30c for people who feel restless, hyperactive and anxious.
- Gelsemium 30c for people who feel weak and ill with anxiety.
- Camomile 30c drops for kids.
(Tablets are available from any homeopathic pharmacy, or the patient can order by phone from Ainsworths, 38 New Cavendish Street)
You could also try the Bach flower remedy Rescue Remedy, a few drops straight from the bottle on the tongue as necessary.
Hypnotherapy: Paul Goodhall can dramatically improve a patients perception of a dental visit, especially if the patient has a history of a traumatic dental visit. Often these subconscious fears stem form negative childhood experiences. Excellent treatment is also available for needle phobia and gagging.
Holistic Dentistry: check to see if there are factors in the current medical history that exacerbate anxiety, e.g. diabetes, steroid use. Advise the patient that eating well prior to an appointment will (by elevating the blood sugar) reduce the sensation of anxiety and reduce the risk of fainting. Some patients falsely equate appointments of a medical nature with fasting.
Diazepam 5mg one tablet the night before, one the morning before and one an hour before treatment.
Inhalation and intravenous sedation and general anaesthetic are available on referral.
Note: See inter-practice referrals section ADS 335 for GA/Sedation details.
1.8 Reminders by Text
Through our latest Kodak R4 practice management software we are able to send text message and email appointment reminders to our patients. This cuts down on the cost of administration and making calls. Using this system, particularly text messaging, will reduce the number of patients failing to attend for appointments.
1.9 Appointments at Short Notice and at Convenient Times
A major bugbear of our busy professional patients is not being able to get appointments promptly and at convenient times. By having flexible working hours, and building in reservation slots to our working day, we will be able to accommodate our valued customers.

What is Cosmetic Dentistry?

Most people associate visits to the dentist with pain and suffering. The only thing that seems to go on at the dentist is scraping, drilling, and lecturing on brushing and flossing. Over the past few years, the traditional dental visit has evolved into a more comprehensive approach, cosmetic dentistry. Now, it is not only important to have clean and healthy teeth, you can also improve your overall smile with cosmetic dentistry.

What is cosmetic dentistry? Cosmetic dentistry is comprehensive oral care encompassing all the traditional dental treatments along with additional enhancements geared toward improving your smile.

Qualifications of a Cosmetic Dentist

In addition to regular dental school, which encompasses rigorous training and internships, a cosmetic dentist is a dental area of expertise that incorporates the latest technology. Training includes several hours of special courses through an advanced school like the Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental Studies, LVI.

LVI trained dentists take from 48 to 100 hours of comprehensive training, and are taught the following technologies:

The training is focused on developing an eye for aesthetic appearances and using technological advances while incorporating the dentist’s artistic abilities.

LVI trained dentists are also concerned with making your dental visit more pleasant. You can usually tell when you walk into an LVI trained dentist’s office because it is specially designed to make you feel welcome and even pampered.

Goals of Cosmetic Dentistry

The primary goal of a cosmetic dentist is the overall health and appearance of your smile. Once any underlying decay and gum disease is brought under control, the cosmetic dentist can concentrate on completely remaking your smile. Some of the conditions treated with cosmetic dentistry include:

By incorporating a wide variety of technologies, along with their special artistic touch, a cosmetic dentist is able to create a winning smile, which in turn boosts your self-confidence.

Selecting a Cosmetic Dentist

While most dentists are capable of correcting basic problems with your teeth, a cosmetic dentist approaches oral care in a more holistic manner. He or she is concerned with giving you the best smile possible, not simply treating and correcting dental ailments. To get the best results from cosmetic dentistry, it is important to find the right one in your area. Some things to look at are:

You do not want to trust your smile makeover to just anybody. When looking for qualified LVI trained cosmetic dentists in Las Vegas, please visit the website of Drs. Bryson and Margio.