Nervous Patient Dentists - You're in Safe Hands
36% of the UK population experiences dental anxiety. If you are one of them, you are not alone - and you have come to the right place. At Danbury Dental Care, we specialise in helping nervous patients receive the dental care they need, gently, comfortably and without judgement. Serving patients across Chelmsford, Maldon, Danbury and the wider Essex area.
Call us on 01245 225091 - nervous patients often prefer to call, and our team is trained to put you at ease from the very first conversation.
What to Expect on Your First Visit
We know the first visit is the hardest. Here is exactly what will happen, step by step:
- Warm welcome - our reception team will greet you by name and offer you a comfortable seat. Take as long as you need.
- No-pressure consultation - we sit and listen. Tell us about your fears, your experiences, and what you need. There is no examination on your first visit unless you are ready.
- Honest assessment - when you are comfortable, we gently assess your dental health. We explain everything in plain language, showing you what we find on screen.
- Your plan, your pace - we create a treatment plan together. You choose the pace. You choose whether to have sedation. Nothing happens without your full agreement.
- Ongoing support - we check in with you at every stage. You can stop at any time, for any reason. Your comfort always comes first.
Our Sedation Options
| IV Sedation | Inhalation Sedation | |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Medicine via cannula in arm | Nitrous oxide breathed through nose mask |
| How you feel | Deeply relaxed, drowsy, unaware of time | Calm, floaty, fully aware |
| Memory | Most remember little or nothing | Usually remember the visit |
| Recovery | A few hours (need escort home) | 5–10 minutes |
| Suitable for | Adults and older teens | Adults and children (3+) |
| Price | £350/hour | from £250/hour |
Dr Kaly Gengeswaran (BDS London, PG Dip Sedation, GDC 265139) is our principal dentist and sedation specialist. She performs over 100 hours of IV and inhalation sedation annually and has helped hundreds of anxious patients return to dental health.
Every Treatment, Under Sedation
Whatever you need, sedation is available:
Dental Implants - need implants but nervous?
Dr Thinus Oelofse (GDC 53087) has placed over 1,000 implants. Combined with Dr Kaly's sedation, you can have implants placed in complete comfort. Single implants from £2,750.
Cosmetic Dentistry - want cosmetic work but anxious?
Smile makeovers, composite bonding, veneers and whitening - all available with sedation so you can transform your smile without the stress.
Periodontal Treatment - gum treatment does not have to hurt
Specialist gum disease treatment with Dr Robin Ratcliffe (GDC 193207), with IV sedation available for all procedures.
General Dentistry - even routine care
Check-ups, fillings, root canals, extractions - sedation is available for every treatment, no matter how simple.
What Our Patients Say
"It's changed my life" - Andrea, Essex
"I was so worried that I almost cancelled my appointment. I'm so glad I didn't. They are perfect." - Pauline, Maldon
"The first dental practice where I genuinely feel valued as a person, not just a number." - Leah F.
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You Are Not Alone
Dental anxiety is incredibly common. It often stems from a bad childhood experience, fear of pain, embarrassment about the state of your teeth, or simply not knowing what to expect. Whatever the reason, we understand - and we are here to help.
At Danbury Dental Care:
- You will never be judged - no matter how long it has been
- You set the pace - we never rush you
- You are always in control - raise your hand and we stop immediately
- Extra time is built in - no hurried appointments
- Clear explanations - we tell you everything before we do it
Call Us Today
01245 225091 - our team understands dental anxiety and will put you at ease from your very first call. If you prefer not to call, you can also contact us online or email appointments@danburydentalcare.co.uk.
Danbury Dental Care | 24 Maldon Road, Danbury, Essex CM3 4QH
