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Trust and Comfort: Establishing trust with your dentist is crucial for effective dental care.
Desensitisation: Familiarise individuals with the dental environment and staff before their check-up to reduce anxiety.
Utilise Online Resources: Use online tools to explain dental procedures and terminology to alleviate uncertainties.
Accessibility Concerns: If high street dental practices are not accessible, consider special care dentistry as an alternative.
Information Resources: Further details on special care dentistry can be found online.
Exploring Treatment Plans: Discuss the treatment plan with your dental professional to understand options and procedures involved.
Alternative to Local Anaesthetic: If local anaesthetic (LA) injections are not suitable, explore alternative options with your dentist.
Communication Support: Use pictorials and diagrams for those with communication barriers to enhance understanding.
Role of Regular Carers: Ensure a regular carer or family member accompanies the patient to provide familiar support during dental visits.
