Care · Nervous patients
Nervous about the dentist? We understand.
Unhurried appointments, a judgement-free team and you in control, every step of the way.
You are not alone
Dentistry at your pace
If the thought of a dental chair makes your heart race, you are far from alone. Dental anxiety affects millions of people in the UK, and many put up with toothache rather than face a rushed, clinical environment.
As a family-run practice, we have spent decades perfecting a different kind of dentistry, one rooted in time, empathy and calm. From your very first phone call, our reception team is ready to support you.
- We book longer appointments for nervous patients
- Raise your hand and we stop immediately
- Your first visit can simply be a chat
How it works
How we help you feel at ease
No clinical rush
Longer slots, so there is time to sit down, talk and listen before a single instrument is picked up.
No judgement
Whether it has been five, ten or twenty years, we are here to help you move forward, not to lecture.
Gentle techniques
Ultra-gentle local anaesthetic techniques and everything explained in plain English first.
Sedation
For treatment you find too difficult, we partner with Sedation UK to offer sedation.
A warm, family-run atmosphere
From the moment you walk through the door, Sedgemead House Dental doesn't feel like a cold, sterile clinic. It is a Victorian house with comfortable waiting areas and a team who know our patients by name.
When you book, simply tell us you're a bit nervous. We will allow extra time and take extra special care of you.
Patient reviews
In our patients' words
Dr Siegfried Aylward is fantastic, we highly recommend. The phone is always answered, the receptionists are kind and knowledgeable, appointments are offered quickly and at convenient times that suit. Dr Aylward is really clear and confident with his advice on recommended courses of treatment, he is calm and painless, and has healed a lot of my past NHS dental trauma and fears. Always and Strongly recommend Sedgemead House Dental for all your toothy needs. Customers for life :)
A great dentist. I am an extremely nervous patient and was treated with nothing but kindness. The dental nurse was so lovely and dr Siegfried aylward didn't rush me and explained everything step by step. My confidence grew as the appointment went on and im booked in for more treatment something I never thought possible. A very big thank you to the team who are all so friendly for showing such kindness.
I highly recommend this dental practice. I get treatment from both Siegfried and Daisy, both are super friendly, welcoming and put me at ease despite being a highly anxious patient.
Questions
Nervous patients FAQs
Can my first visit just be a chat?
Yes. You don't have to commit to any treatment. Come and meet the team in our consultation room and talk about your worries.
What if I want to stop during treatment?
Before we start, we agree a simple hand signal. Raise your hand and we stop straight away, for as long as you need.
Do you offer sedation?
Yes. We partner with Sedation UK to provide sedation alongside our full range of treatments, including extractions and root canal treatment.
I'm embarrassed about my teeth. Will you judge me?
Never. Our team has seen every situation imaginable, and our only goal is to get your mouth healthy and comfortable.
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