{"id":5328,"date":"2026-10-06T14:02:22","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T12:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leiden-tandarts.nl\/dental-anxiety\/"},"modified":"2026-10-19T19:52:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T17:52:51","slug":"dental-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/leiden-tandarts.nl\/en\/dental-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Are you afraid of the dentist or are you postponing a dental visit due to anxiety? You are not alone. At We Smile Tandartsen in Leiden, we take extra time to discuss your concerns and calmly explain what will happen beforehand.

Together, we determine a pace that feels comfortable for you. We strive for a calm and predictable treatment, where you can always indicate when you would like to stop for a moment. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t

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We take the time to listen to your concerns and previous experiences. You can indicate what you are afraid of and what you need to feel as comfortable as possible. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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02 \u2014 Discussing your wishes and boundaries<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Beforehand, we calmly explain what is going to happen. Together, we agree on how you can indicate that you want to stop or take a short break. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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03 \u2014 Treatment at your own pace<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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During the treatment, we explain what we are doing step by step. We take our time and adjust the pace to your wishes and boundaries wherever possible. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Through positive and predictable experiences, we aim to gradually build trust in dental treatments. You remain in control as much as possible. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t

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Extra attention <\/span><\/span>for anxious patients<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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At We Smile Tandartsen, we understand that a dental visit can cause a lot of tension. That is why we take extra time with anxious patients to listen to what you find stressful and discuss beforehand how we can make the treatment go as smoothly as possible for you.

We explain the treatment step by step and agree together on how you can indicate that you want a break. Where possible, we adjust the pace to your wishes. The goal is for you to feel heard and to gradually gain more confidence in visiting the dentist. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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When do you need extra guidance for dental anxiety <\/span><\/span>needed?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Dental anxiety varies from person to person. Perhaps you feel tension before a check-up, are afraid of anesthesia, or have developed significant anxiety regarding dental treatment due to a previous experience.

Sometimes this fear leads to a dental visit being postponed for a long time. Therefore, please feel free to tell us what you are dreading. We will discuss your concerns beforehand and look together at how we can make your visit as calm and predictable as possible. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Are you postponing a dental visit because you are afraid or tense? You do not need to feel ashamed of this. Please feel free to tell us that you experience dental anxiety when making the appointment, so that we can take this into account.

During your visit, we first take the time to get to know you and discuss your concerns. Together with the dentist, you determine which next step feels comfortable for you. A first appointment does not necessarily mean that a treatment will take place immediately. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dental anxiety can decrease when you know what is going to happen and feel that you are in control. That is why we discuss beforehand what you find pleasant and what you are worried about.

During the treatment, we explain what we are going to do before we begin. Would you like to stop for a moment in between? You can always indicate this. For example, we can agree on a clear stop signal beforehand.

Where possible, we take extra time and work step by step. In this way, we try to make every treatment proceed as predictably and comfortably as possible. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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When making the appointment, please tell us that you experience dental anxiety. We can then take this into account. During your visit, we first discuss what you are dreading and what can help you feel more comfortable. We explain the treatment calmly and work as much as possible at a pace that suits you. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>

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Not always. A first appointment can be used to get acquainted, assess your teeth, and discuss your anxiety and wishes. If treatment is necessary, we will discuss together which follow-up steps are appropriate. This way, you know what to expect beforehand. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>

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Yes. For example, we can agree on a clear stop signal beforehand. If you give this signal during the treatment, we will stop so that you can take a break. The feeling of control can help make a dental visit less stressful. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>

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Of course. It happens that people do not go to the dentist for a long time due to anxiety. We first calmly assess the current situation of your teeth and then discuss what care may be necessary. You do not need to feel reluctant to talk about this. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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