For nervous patients
A dentist for nervous patients in BrisbaneYou're not difficult. You're not alone. And you're welcome here.
If the dentist makes your heart race, this whole clinic was built for you. We go at your pace, explain everything first, and offer treatment while you're deeply relaxed or fully asleep.
- No judgement, ever
- You set the pace
- Sedation options
Feeling tense right now?
Take one minute with us. Follow the circle and breathe.
What worries you most?
Tap anything that feels like you
Choose as many as you like. You'll see exactly how we'd help with each one. Nobody sees what you pick.
Not on the list? Tell us at your consultation. Every worry is welcome.
How we'd help0 chosen
Pick a worry on the left, and we'll show you how we look after it.Tap a worry above, and we'll show you how we look after it here.
Bring these to your consultation. We'll plan your care around them.
Book a consultationOur promises to you
Six promises we'll always keep
Whatever brings you to us, these don't change. They're how every person on our team works, every single day.
We'll never judge you
No lectures about how long it's been or what your teeth look like. Not a word. You'll only ever hear kindness from us.
You set the pace
We'll never rush you. If you need a minute, a break, or another chat before you decide anything, that's completely fine.
We explain before we do
Every step is talked through first, in plain English, so nothing ever comes as a surprise.
The decisions are yours
You choose your option and your plan together with Dr Niels. There's no pressure and no hard sell, ever.
No surprises on cost
You'll get a clear written quote before you decide anything, so you always know where you stand.
We listen
Tell us what's hard for you, and we'll shape your care around it. Your worries matter to us as much as your teeth.
Come and see for yourself. It starts with a relaxed chat.
Book a consultationHow sedation helps
You don't have to be brave
Sedation means you don't have to grit your teeth through anything. You simply rest, and let us look after everything else.
- Most people remember very little, or nothing at all
- Your mouth is numbed too, so you're kept comfortable
- Often, years of treatment can be done in one visit
- A Medical Anaesthetist looks after you the whole time
This sounds like
IV sedation
You're deeply relaxed and drowsy, but not unconscious. You can still respond if needed, and most people remember very little afterwards.
About IV sedation →Your first visit
It's just a conversation
Your first appointment is a relaxed chat, not treatment. You can ask anything, take your time, and leave with a clear plan. Nothing more.
- No treatment on the day, just talking
- Bring someone with you if it helps
- Leave with a written plan and quote
- I'm really nervous. Do I have to have anything done at my first visit?
- Not at all. Your first visit is a conversation. Nothing happens unless you're ready.
- Can I bring someone with me?
- Of course. Bring whoever helps you feel calm.
- So what actually happens?
- We chat about what worries you. Then, only if you're comfortable, Dr Niels takes a gentle look and a quick 3D scan.
- And after that?
- You head home with a written plan and quote, and take all the time you need to decide. No pressure, ever.
However long it's been
It's never too late to start again
If you've been putting it off, worrying about what we'll see, or dreading the gagging, you're in very good company. Here's where to start.
It doesn't matter. We start from today.
If it's been years
No lectures. Just a fresh start.
Many people we see haven't been in a very long time. We'll never comment on how long it's been, and we'll help you catch up in as few visits as possible.
Read this firstStrong gag reflex
When gagging gets in the way
For many people, sedation makes a strong gag reflex much easier to manage, or takes it out of the picture.
How we helpAll in one go
Catch up while you rest
Often, years of put-off treatment can be done in one appointment, so you only have to come in once.
How it worksSmall comforts that help
Little ways to feel calmer before your visit
Simple ideas that help a lot of nervous patients. Try one, or try them all.
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What happens on the day
Your day, from arriving to heading home.
Not knowing what happens is most of the fear, so here is the whole day, step by step. Walk through it at your own pace.
Every day surgery day runs to a plan, and the exact times for yours come with your written treatment plan, so there is no guesswork on the morning.
Ways to pay
More than one way to pay for it.
You will always have a fixed written quote, with item numbers, before anything is booked. When it comes to paying, these are the options we work with.
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SuperCare
For eligible patients, SuperCare manages the application to access superannuation for approved dental treatment, including the paperwork with the ATO.
Eligibility criteria apply
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MediPay
Payment plans for dental treatment, often sorted within a day, with funds paid directly to the clinic. You will know the full cost of your treatment before you commit to anything.
Subject to approval · terms apply
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Health funds & Medicare
Some surgical items attract Medicare or health fund rebates. Your quote includes the item numbers, so you can check exactly what your fund pays before you decide.
Depends on your cover
Every option has its own terms and approval process, and we will walk you through what applies to you. MediPay is a credit provider. Accessing superannuation early affects your retirement savings, so we recommend independent financial advice before going down that path.
Reach out
Want to enquire, or just find out more?
Send a question, any question. A real person reads it and gets back to you. No follow-up calls you did not ask for, and no pressure to book anything.
Or call us on (07) 3272 6056Outside hours, the chat in the corner can answer most questions straight away.
Questions
Questions nervous patients often ask
Whatever you're wondering, someone has asked it before. Here are honest, gentle answers.
Still wondering about something?
Ask us anything, in whatever way feels easiest. There are no silly questions here.
Being very anxious is exactly what we're here for. Sedation was made for people who find the dentist hard, and we'll go at whatever pace feels right for you.
Never. Many people we see haven't been to a dentist in years. We won't comment on how long it's been or what your teeth look like. We simply start from where you are.
Yes. Your first visit is a relaxed conversation, not treatment. You can ask anything, and you'll leave with a written plan and quote to think over in your own time.
That's completely okay, and more common than you might think. Our team will never rush you or make you feel silly. You can take a break whenever you need one before your treatment starts.
Of course. Bring whoever helps you feel calm, both to your consultation and on your treatment day.
Tell us what happened, and we'll plan your care around it. We explain everything first, you choose your option with Dr Niels, and you're looked after by a team whose focus is keeping you calm and comfortable.
With IV sedation or a general anaesthetic, a tiny cannula goes into the back of your hand or arm. Most people say it feels like a quick pinch. You can look away and take all the time you need, and any numbing in your mouth happens once you're already relaxed.
You're numbed as well as sedated, so you're kept comfortable while the work is done. Afterwards, we'll give you clear, simple advice on pain relief.
A Medical Anaesthetist looks after you the whole time, watching your heart, breathing and oxygen, at Dormir Group Surgical Centre in Chermside, which we operate out of. Like any medical procedure, there are some risks, and Dr Niels will talk them through with you at your consultation.
No. If phone calls make you anxious, you can request a consultation online or send us a message instead, whichever feels easier.
Still wondering about something?
Ask us anything, in whatever way feels easiest. There are no silly questions here.
No matches. Try another word, or give us a call.