General & preventive · 2024
Care for a patient who dreaded the chair
Anxious dental patient
All
Issues resolved
4
Visits
Every 6 mo
Now attends
Overview
Rebuilding oral health for a patient who had avoided the dentist for over a decade out of fear.
The concern
Long avoidance had led to several cavities and gum inflammation, but past bad experiences meant even a routine cleaning felt overwhelming.
The treatment plan
We took it slowly — a calm first visit with no treatment, then short appointments with sedation options, tackling the most urgent issues first and celebrating each small step.
The result
Over several gentle visits the patient completed a full course of treatment and now attends regular checkups without dread — the outcome we value most.
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