Nervous Patients

Fantastic Team Has Helped Me Overcome My Nerves

“To say I was petrified of the dentist would be an understatement, having left it far longer than I should have. “

“Every step of the treatment and service I have received at Smile Essential dentists has been brilliant. My treatment options were clearly explained and most importantly Lina and the team were patient, fantastic at putting me at ease and overcoming my fear of the dentist.”

“I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this dentist to anyone, especially anyone who is nervous about seeing a dentist.”

‘Thank you to everyone at Smile Essential dentist for your help!’

Mrs L.D, Aylestone, Leicester

Oh No! It’s the Dentist!

Are you a  nervous patient?

If you are a nervous patient, you are not alone – most people are anxious before visiting the dentist. At Smile Essential in Leicester, you will be treated gently and with understanding to help you overcome any fears and anxieties you may have. We have years of experience in treating nervous patients and have helped to transform hundreds of mouths during this time.

It is fair to say that a visit to the dentist is not high on most people’s ‘must do’ lists and the majority of patients have feelings ranging from mild anxiety to outright fear. In extreme cases, these feelings are so strong that they cause the individual to fear dentists in general and avoid them as a result – in other words, dental phobia.

Our unique approach to nervous patients:

At Smile Essential, we understand that you may feel anxiety, fear or phobia at the thought of undergoing treatment – after all, the Smile Essential team are, at one time or another, dental patients themselves so understand dental treatment from the patient’s point of view.

Our approach to nervous patients is quite simple – we will treat you gently and with understanding to help you overcome your fears,  Shrikesh Kotecha of Smile Essential in Leicester says ‘ I regularly see new patients at our practice who may be nervous about seeing a dentist. What I will do is work together with each patient individually to provide dentistry in a personalised manner.  I tend to use a variety of techniques to overcome anxiety including educating my patients on special breathing and relaxation exercises and the use of a ‘stop’ signal and can ensure that I do everything possible to make EVERY patient have a pleasant experience when they come to see me’.

With modern techniques and dental materials, discomfort is minimised and our approach is to treat our patients gently and with understanding so that they leave realising that dental care is nothing to be frightened of.

What you can do:

  • Discuss with the dentist any particular things that may increase your level of anxiety so they can make adjustments tailored around you.
  • Understand that you are not alone – most people experience some form of anxiety before a dental visit but maintain regular visits even so.
  • Attend regular dental examinations – they don’t hurt and maintaining regular checkups will ensure that any problems will be spotted early when they are easily treated.
  • Ask your dentist to explain the treatment fully to you so that you understand exactly what will happen and when.
  • Remember that it’s your mouth – you must consent to treatment and can withdraw that consent at any time – the dentist will not do anything to you without your permission.

 

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Let Shrik Get Rid of Your Dental Dilemmas Once and For All

We are privileged to share this recent testimonial with you:

 My entire experience with Dr. Shrikesh Kotecha and his staff at Smile Essential has been wonderful!

The staff are very welcoming and friendly. I felt so at ease each and every appointment Dr. Shrikesh Kotecha made sure I was comfortable and pain-free during visits.

I had a lifelong fear of the dentist. This changed when I met Dr. Shrikesh Kotecha and his amazing staff. Their professional and caring approach to care really makes a difference!

If only I’d met Shrik years ago, he has taken all my fears away.

It is a rare thing to find a dentist who is a pleasure to see. But Dr. Shrikesh Kotecha is patient and an excellent communicator. I can honestly say that he is one of those rare exceptions.

Until my treatment, I hated my teeth. They were in poor condition – very broken, cracked and yellow. I put up with my ugly teeth. I told Dr. Shrikesh Kotecha  I wanted a Hollywood smile and that’s what I have now got plus healthy gums too.

I cannot thank Shrik enough as he listened to me & my needs and all his hard work to achieve the look I wanted. Plus I really appreciated all of the aftercare of his calls and his staff’s friendliness made all the difference.

So thank you for my new smile! And it really does give me a confidence boost when people comment on my lovely, white smile! My teeth & gums have been transformed and my confidence in dentistry restored. It no longer seems a chore to go to the dentist but an absolute pleasure and an experience in itself!”

So thanks to Dr. Shrikesh Kotecha and all the staff at Smile Essential , this has been the best dental practice I have visited & I will highly recommend Smile Essential & Dr. Shrikesh Kotecha to all my friends and family.

Ms J.C, Leicestershire

Dr. Shrikesh Kotecha (Shrik to his patients) combines education, experience and a gentle touch to provide his patients with exceptional cosmetic and restorative dental care. Shrik truly cares about his patients, placing their comfort…continue reading-https://www.smileessential.co.uk/dental-team.html

Painless Dentistry

I have been a client of  Smile Essential Dentist for six months. In the past I was petrified of the dentist but here at this dentist I was put at ease from the first phone call. The people are so friendly and the treatment I had carried out was painless and excellent.

I no longer fear my next appointment at the dentist, all of the staff are first class and I would highly recommend Smile Essential.

Mrs I.C, Leicester.

Life’s a journey

We wanted to share this lady’s journey at Smile Essential as there are so many people in a similar situation. Dental phobia is the most common reason for postponing visits to the Dentist and we hope her story helps you.

“I first came to Smile Essential last December. I had a real fear of the Dentist due to previous bad experiences. Niket was amazing and all the staff at Smile Essential Dentist made me feel calm, relaxed and really well looked after.”

“I had treatment to help with gum disease, I had to lose a couple of my top front teeth, but was fitted with a temporary false teeth. Today I have been fitted with a permanent bridge and am now a very happy, confident lady.”

“I can’t thank Niket and his team enough for all they have done for me.”

Mrs W, Leicester.

All of our Dentist believe that a beautiful smile starts with healthy foundations and any treatment that you wish to be carried out should last.

We have a lot of consultations with new people at Smile Essential wanting to improve their smile. Sometimes it’s simple tooth whitening, sometimes it can be a little more challenging. But we find breaking your treatment down in to small manageable steps helps this journey to become much easier.

If you are ready to take your first step with us and as Mrs W said become ‘happy and confident’. Get in touch with our friendly reception team and ask about our new patient consultation-

Tel- 0116 2891317   Email- info@smileessential.co.uk

Part of the Smile Essential family

We thought we would share this lovely lady’s experience of coming to the Dentist. It’s reassuring to know we make people comfortable enough to ask any questions and that they appreciate the exceptional approach we have to forging lasting relationships to ensure you have great dental health for the rest of your life.

When choosing a Dentist we understand it can be quite a daunting task, throw in some nerves, perhaps a previous bad experience and fearing the worst for your teeth and gums.  It is understandable why people often put off coming to the Dentist. But it is a fear that is unnecessary as even the most complex of cases will only become more complex as time goes on. With the consultations at Smile Essential Dentist we really take the time to get to know you to offer a tailor-made solution. After the Dentist does a thorough dental health check they will sit and explain any treatment that is required, give any appropriate choices and a treatment summary which is a step by step guide of what’s required at any subsequent appointments.

For further information-https://www.smileessential.co.uk/new_patients.html