City Dental offers safe and gentle dental care with nitrous oxide and sedation.
Are you afraid of dental treatment?
City Dental is a dental clinic in Stockholm that strives to offer dental care that is safe, calm and tailored to each patient’s individual needs. Every day we meet patients who experience dental fear, also known as dental fear and dental phobia, to varying degrees and we have great understanding and experience of helping you who feel anxious or afraid. We work actively to ensure that you can always feel safe and calm with us. Please tell us about your concerns or fears before your visit. When you arrive at the clinic, the staff is aware of your concerns and will do everything they can to make you feel extra calm and safe.
For those of you who feel greater anxiety or fear before the treatment, we now offer treatment with both nitrous oxide and sedation – two proven and effective methods for creating a more positive experience, making it possible to carry out dental care in a calm and safe environment – completely stress-free.
Up to 3 out of 5 people experience anxiety before a dental visit
You should know that you are not alone in feeling some anxiety or discomfort before your dental visit. Approximately 1-3 out of 5 people experience some form of anxiety or fear before a dental visit, and approximately 1 in 10 people suffer from dental phobia or fear of the dentist so severe that they avoid going to the dentist.
What is dental fear?
Dental fear and dental phobia occur at all ages and are equally prevalent among women and men. Some people experience anxiety and feelings of discomfort before their dental visit, others experience panic-like feelings to the point that they avoid going to the dentist or dental hygienist even though there is a need, and some have developed a dental phobia (odontophobia).
How does dental fear manifest itself?
How dental fear manifests itself differs from person to person. Some may appear completely calm on the outside while on the inside they are panicking and feeling that the treatment will have terrible consequences.
Others experience physical symptoms such as heart palpitations, nausea, shaking, or sweating at the thought of dental care. Some say they know nothing dangerous will happen, but still experience anxiety and fear.
What causes dental fear?
The reason why dental fear has arisen also differs from person to person. It is usually not possible to find any direct, single reason why someone feels dental fear, but it is often about a feeling of losing control or due to previous experiences. The most common reasons for dental fear that patients state are:
- Bad experiences or negative impressions from previous dental visits.
- The fear has been transferred from someone else.
- Fear of pain.
- Early dental fear or bad experiences with dental care as a child that create anxiety and discomfort in adulthood.
- The feeling of losing control creates anxiety.
- Noises and smells in the dental care environment that cause discomfort.
- Feelings of shame regarding the condition of the teeth.
- People who have undergone long and painful treatments often experience anxiety before their dental visits.
It’s important to dare to go to the dentist
If you are afraid of dental care, the fear can be so strong that you postpone a visit or completely avoid visiting the dentist even though there is a need, which can lead to serious problems with your teeth and gums. Your oral health is important for your teeth and gums, but also for your general health, and should not be neglected due to fear. Therefore, it is important to visit the dentist and/or dental hygienist regularly, even if you feel afraid of dental care, so you avoid developing preventable dental and gum diseases. Book a consultation with one of our implant surgeons, who will then explain everything you are wondering about your specific conditions for successful implant treatment. Call us on 08-20 06 80 or book an implant consultation online.
*The lifetime warranty only applies to the implant itself (the titanium components). The prosthetics (porcelain crowns or bridges) have a three-year warranty.
Treatment with nitrous oxide and sedation
We now offer two proven and effective methods to help those who suffer from dental fear.
Laughing gas
Nitrous oxide is a mild form of sedation that is inhaled through a nasal mask. It has been used in dentistry for many years and is particularly appreciated for its rapid effect and high safety profile. Within a few minutes, you will feel calm, relaxed and less sensitive to pain, while remaining awake and conscious throughout the treatment. For example, it will be easier to get anaesthetic and nausea will be reduced or disappear completely. The effect of nitrous oxide will disappear quickly after the treatment is finished, which means that you can usually return to your daily activities immediately afterwards.
Sedation
For more extensive treatments/major procedures or severe dental fear, we can also offer medical sedation, where you receive sedative medication in the form of an oral solution or tablet. You are still awake but are in a very relaxed state and often remember little or nothing of the treatment itself. We most often use Midazolam, which is given as an oral solution about 20–30 minutes before the treatment. It has a calming effect and the effect lasts for about two hours. It is good to know that you are not allowed to drive until at least 12 hours after taking it. This form of sedation requires special medical assessment and supervision by experienced personnel. When using medical sedation with tablets (Oxazepam), which also have a calming effect, the effect lasts for about 4–5 hours. It is good to know that they can cause side effects, such as drowsiness and dizziness, which can affect your ability to drive.
Who is nitrous oxide and sedation suitable for?
- Patients with dental fear or strong anxiety about dental visits.
- People with bad experiences with previous dental care.
- For extensive treatments or longer procedures.
Nitrous oxide and sedation are very safe methods, but should be avoided in certain situations and for certain health conditions. Before we suggest treatment with nitrous oxide or sedation, we always make a careful medical assessment as the treatments are not suitable for everyone.
That’s how it works! Consultation & Investigation
You will meet an experienced dentist who will listen to your needs and tell you about our methods.
Individual planning: We adapt the treatment to your level of dental fear.
Treatment with support: We use nitrous oxide or sedation when necessary, and you are given plenty of time at each step.
Follow-up: We are here even after treatment to answer questions and ensure that you are doing well.
Nitrous oxide and sedation are very safe methods, but should be avoided in certain situations and for certain health conditions. Before we suggest treatment with nitrous oxide or sedation, we always make a careful medical assessment as the treatments are not suitable for everyone. Dare to take the first step – book an appointment today!
We understand that dental care can be unsettling – and we take it seriously. With the help of modern technology, professional treatment and safe sedation, we create the conditions for a positive experience, regardless of previous experience.
We know it can feel overwhelming to just get in touch, but we are here for you. Contact us for a consultation where we can tell you more about how we can help you overcome your fear of dentistry. Book an appointment online or call us at 08 – 20 06 80
Why choose City Dental?
- Experience of patients with dental fear.
- Offers both nitrous oxide and sedation.
- Central location in Stockholm.
- Long opening hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Great respect and understanding for your fear of dentistry.
Questions and answers about emergency dental care
City Dental answers the most frequently asked questions regarding fear of dentistry:
