It is sometimes possible to alleviate patients' anxiety by prescribing a sedative tablet prior to the procedure. You would need to swallow the tablet one hour before the treatment starts. Your dentist will discuss the pros and cons of oral sedation with you during the consultation appointment.
I had a check up and repair to a chipped front tooth. It was the most comprehensive check up I have had. I understood why I was having problems with my flossing from an excellent briefing using my X-rays and my chip was fixed by a dental artist. After six months it is still perfect and my next check up indicated my new flossing regime is working, hurrah!
