Many patients are nervous about attending the dentist, some even suffer from dental phobia as well as dental anxiety. I am very conscious of how my patients feel and so take every step to ensure every dental appointment, be it a dental exam or dental treatment, is as calm and reassuring as possible so that patients feel at ease. I use a number of techniques to ensure procedures are pain-free including numbing gel before all injections as well as other relaxation techniques I have developed over the years. In some cases if needed, we can arrange for sedation to be provided for patients for their treatment. I also work with an excellent local hypnotherapist to help with the treatment of dental phobia and dental anxiety.