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Fear of the dentist is a serious issue.

For some people the thought of an upcoming dental ap-
pointment can lead to heart palpitations, loss of sleep or
even panic attacks. Such anxiety or phobias can affect
people of all ages and from all walks of life.

We understand that feeling this way inevitably results in many people putting off that visit to the
dentist or even ignoring a problem that they are aware of such as a broken tooth or lost filling. Unfor-
tunately, this can result in more significant problems and in fact can lead to the need for even more

treatment down the line.
At Boyne Dental and Implant Clinic we are fortunate to have Dr Niall Neeson on our team, who has a
genuine passion for the management of nervous patients.

Even our most anxious patients have been won over by his successful mix of compassion, experience,

training and painless technology- all in a relaxing, spacious environment at a pace that suits you.
Niall says “Every one of our patients are unique. Firstly, I simply take the time to find out exactly what

their specific concerns or issues are. Often this can relate back to a previous bad experience at the dentist
that can seem almost impossible to shake.”

“For those affected by this very real fear, it is completely understandable when they have not been to
see a dentist in many years. Inevitably this can lead to embarrassment or guilt. We can assure you that
we will never ‘tell someone off’ for not seeing a dentist or judge them for the condition of their teeth or
phobia.”

“The aim of our bespoke service is to provide solutions. Discussing different techniques and options allow
us to work together in overcoming that anxiety using whichever approach makes each specific person
feel most comfortable. There is no part of my job that gives me more satisfaction than seeing someone

conquer that sense of fear that has been suffocating them for years, allowing him or her to gradually
reach that goal of a pain-free, healthy mouth.”

Dr Neeson is a member of the International Society for Dental Anxiety Management. As well as hav-
ing gained over 10 years of experience treating nervous patients in Scotland and Ireland, he has un-
dergone considerable study and training to ensure that patients feel comfortable and at ease in our
practice.

These skills are complemented by technology such as ‘The Wand.’ This fantastic device is used in-
stead of a conventional needle injection for applying local anaesthetic to ensure your tooth will be
numbed painlessly. It also often avoids the numb lip or tongue that can accompany needle injections.

Alpha-Stim is a new device to Ireland but has been used in the US for many years. It helps by allowing
patients to relax prior to and during their dental appointments. It is wonderfully simple to use- we

apply a clip to each ear lobe for 20 minutes and this allows you to feel mellow and calm from the mo-
ment you come in the door.