Dentist for anxious patients in Dreieich: gentle treatment with as little pain as possible
Your safety and your trust are our top priority.
Anyone who has had bad experiences at the dentist sometimes avoids necessary treatment for many years. At smileDentity in Dreieich, we meet your fear of the dentist with calm, understanding and a clearly agreed approach. No treatment step is taken without your consent. You set the pace and can take a break at any time.
Modern procedures such as computer-controlled local anaesthesia with STA®, preparatory topical anaesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation can make treatment considerably more pleasant and relaxed. We decide together which method is suitable for you after a personal consultation and an assessment of your individual situation.
Our methods for dental treatment with as little pain as possible
Benefits at a glance
- Topical anaesthesia can make the mucosa less sensitive before the injection
- STA® enables computer-controlled, pressure-controlled local anaesthesia
- Nitrous oxide can reduce anxiety, tension and the perception of pain
- You remain awake and responsive during nitrous oxide sedation
- The procedures can be combined individually depending on the treatment
Dental treatment with as little pain as possible is the result of careful planning and individually tailored anaesthesia procedures. Our practice offers various methods for this.
Topical anaesthesia is applied to the oral mucosa before the actual local anaesthesia. The gel makes the surface temporarily less sensitive and can therefore make the subsequent injection more pleasant.
With STA®, the anaesthetic is delivered under computer control and with controlled pressure. This allows the injection to be more even and often more pleasant. Depending on the treatment area, the anaesthesia can be concentrated specifically on the tooth concerned and the surrounding tissue. In many cases, this can reduce pronounced numbness of the lip or cheek.
With nitrous oxide sedation, you breathe in an individually adjusted mixture of oxygen and nitrous oxide through a nasal mask. Nitrous oxide has a calming, anxiety-reducing and slightly pain-relieving effect. You remain awake and responsive throughout the entire treatment and retain your natural protective reflexes.
Once the supply of nitrous oxide is stopped, the effect usually wears off quickly. When you can leave the practice and actively take part in road traffic again is assessed individually after the treatment.
| Procedure | Effect | Particularly suitable for |
|---|---|---|
| Topical anaesthesia | Temporary numbing of the mucosa | Preparation for local anaesthesia |
| STA® | Computer-controlled, pressure-controlled local anaesthesia | Fear of injections, fillings, crowns and other local treatments |
| Nitrous oxide sedation | Relaxation while remaining conscious | Dental anxiety, pronounced gag reflex and longer treatments |
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In three steps to relaxed dental treatment
For many anxious patients, the first visit is the biggest hurdle. That is why you first get to know the practice and the treatment team calmly. If you wish, the first appointment begins solely with a personal conversation – without an examination and without treatment.
Getting to know us without treatment
At the first appointment, we take time for your previous experiences, your fears and your wishes. If you wish, there will initially only be a personal conversation. We explain the possible treatment steps to you and agree together on how to proceed.
Phase 1
Gentle examination and individual planning
As soon as you feel ready, a careful examination takes place. Depending on the findings, radiation-free diagnostic procedures such as caries diagnostics with fluorescent light can also be used. If X-rays are medically necessary, we will discuss this with you beforehand.
We then draw up a manageable treatment plan and decide together which form of anaesthesia or sedation is suitable for you. Before treatment begins, we inform you transparently about the expected costs.
Phase 2Treatment at your pace
The actual treatment only begins when you feel ready. We work with agreed signals for breaks and explain the individual steps. STA®, topical anaesthesia and – if medically suitable and desired – nitrous oxide can help to make the treatment as low in pain and as relaxed as possible.
Phase 3
The first step can be easy.
Get to know us at your own pace. We will talk about your fears and show you which options are available for a relaxed treatment.
Frequently asked questions about treatment for anxious patients in Dreieich (FAQ)
Complete freedom from pain cannot be guaranteed in every case, as perception differs from person to person. Our aim is to make the treatment as pleasant and low in pain as possible through careful planning, effective local anaesthesia and complementary procedures.
In the case of acute inflammation, the effect of a local anaesthetic may be limited. In this case, we adapt the procedure to the individual situation and discuss suitable alternatives with you.
With STA®, the delivery speed and pressure of the anaesthetic are controlled by computer. This allows the injection to be more even and often more pleasant. Depending on the area treated, the anaesthesia can be more targeted and pronounced numbness of the lip or cheek can be reduced.
Which form of local anaesthesia is most suitable depends on the planned treatment and the individual dental situation.
Yes. During nitrous oxide sedation, you remain awake and responsive and can communicate with us at any time. Nitrous oxide can reduce anxiety and tension and lower the perception of pain. We check before treatment, on the basis of your medical history and the planned therapy, whether nitrous oxide sedation is suitable for you.
Special anaesthesia procedures with STA® and nitrous oxide sedation may be private additional services.
Whether private health insurance or supplementary dental insurance reimburses the costs in full or in part depends on the respective tariff. Before treatment, we inform you transparently about the expected costs.
Our smileDentity practice in Dreieich cares for anxious patients from Dreieich-Sprendlingen, Buchschlag, Götzenhain, Neu-Isenburg, Langen and the south of Frankfurt, among other places. Arrange a personal initial consultation by phone or online.
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