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A calm and unique approach at Glen Dental
At Glen Dental, Ricky Patel & Lina Kotecha have built their reputation as outstanding dentists based on their abilities to put nervous patients at ease. They both understand that visits to the dentist can be nerve wracking and have developed many ways of helping you gradually build your confidence. The whole dental care team is fully trained and sympathetic to your anxiety, and will listen closely to your concerns and take everything entirely at your pace respecting your wishes so that you can eventually look forward (yes, really!) to your visits. Over the years, the team at Glen Dental in Leicester have helped many people overcome their fears.
At Glen Dental, we understand that some patients are nervous about visiting the dentist. Fear of the dentist can stem from unpleasant experiences in the past, the smells and sounds of the dental surgery, or a phobia of needles – which is why we use a pain free injection system, The Wand.
Dental phobia is the main reason people delay or put off having dental treatment and this means many nervous patients live with discomfort, pain and treatable conditions that can ultimately lead to tooth loss and can have a harmful effect to their overall health. It doesn’t have to be this way!
How Glen Dental helps nervous patients
Our Leicester dentists have a variety of therapies which can help you to relax including the use of meditative breathing techniques, the use of relaxing aromatherapy, the use of a STOP signal, the use of a topical numbing gel (that even has a taste and smell of bubble gum!) and the use of the Wand. You can also choose to listen to your favourite music or your favourite radio show or podcast whilst having dental treatment.
We also encourage nervous patients to bring a friend or family member along to their dental appointments for support.
We are confident that by working together and ensuring you remain in control at all times, we can help you to overcome your dental fears and give you a smile of which you can be proud.
The Wand
The Wand is a computer-controlled way of delivering anaesthetic that prevents the bee-sting pain associated with traditional injections. It ensures anaesthesia is delivered in a controlled, pain-free manner. For more information about The Wand at Glen Dental in Leicester, please Click Here
Here are some of the challenges we have helped our patients overcome:
- Painful or unpleasant experiences in the past.
- Dentists not listening to your concerns and what you want.
- Fear of invasiveness in your mouth or not being in total control.
- Being self conscious of the current condition of your teeth and gums or even bad breath.
- Fear of the sound of a dental drill/equipment or the clinical smell of a practice.
- Fear of gagging.
- Feeling guilty of not attending for long periods of time.
SUCCESS STORIES
"I’ve recently had my teeth whitening done by Lina, the results are amazing and I can’t stop smiling. Lina and the rest of the staff are so lovely and welcoming, they gave me lots of information about the procedure before I had it done and answered any questions I had. Would definitely recommend this dental clinic."
PW, Leicester"I have recently become a member of Glen Dental, after having a chip in my front tooth. All experiences so far have been very good. With speedy turn arounds. I would highly recommend to anyone looking to switch practices or who are not currently at a practice. Ricky is very professional along with all of the staff being very friendly, which helps make that daunting dentist visit a lot more pleasant."
JS, Market Harborough“Lina has helped to restore my faith in dentists, her calm and gentle approach has helped me to achieve the smile that I have longed for.”
IP, Leicester“I am a nervous patient and I have always found Glen Dental and all the staff there to be very sensitive to my fears. They are very reassuring and kind and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending them to anyone.”
FW, Kibworth"I'm a new patient to the practice and chose Glen Dental following various consultations at other practices. Ricky Patel was my dentist.
This was my first treatment at Glen Dental and the experience was all round very comfortable and felt minimally invasive. Ricky took his time with the treatment and was very meticulous with the great results coming through, which I'm very happy with. The composite bonding really did transform my teeth- a look and feel and I'm very happy with the outcome- brilliant!
The clinic was very comfortable with friendly staff with a clean environment. From my prior experiences at dentists, I have found it to be uncomfortable and wanting to leave as soon as possible but this was not the case with Ricky at Glen Dental. Great practice!"
"Like a lot of people I'm not overjoyed at going to the dentist and I'd had a particularly difficult experience at my previous surgery so I was very anxious.
From the very first phone call with the genuine and understanding receptionist to the initial review with the dentist and the eventual filling I needed, everything was calm and reassuring.
The waiting room doesn't smell or sound like a traditional dentist which was a huge relief. The dentist patiently listened to my concerns and made every effort to make it easier for me.
I was prepared for some pain but the system they use delivered the anaesthetic effectively and I honestly felt nothing other than a single sharp scratch and the mild vibration of the drill. It was a revelation!
I would highly recommend to anyone who is feeling anxious about treatment. Their fees are clearly stated and they consult with you about each item of the treatment plan they suggest so no nasty surprises when you come to pay. A positive experience from start to finish."
"Wonderful friendly staff, helped me get back on top of my dental hygiene. Very informative through each appointment.I would highly recommend have done a wonderful job. Thanks again for the great service Glen Dental"
TC, Great Glen"After not being to a dentist since 2017 and having some gum issues I decided to get booked for a consultation here. I was so nervous but from the first phonecall I felt at ease with them. Jo is a diamond and so welcoming as soon as you walk through the door. She has a personal touch that really makes you feel comfortable in these situations.
Ricky is my dentist and him and his lovely assistant really made me feel so much calmer and I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome of my deep cleaning. I’m now on a dental plan with them and can already notice a huge difference in my gums firming back up!
I highly recommended this dentist and their plan, and I’ve already recommended to my family who are looking to move over this way. Thank you so much, I’m really pleased I came here and I no longer feel scared about going to the dentist which I never thought I’d say!"
