To make your visits as pleasant as possible, Kent Smile Studio has been renovated to provide a welcoming and comfortable environment. As well as ample seating, we also have a private room if you prefer to be away from the dental reception, which may be of particular benefit to nervous patients. We offer a modern television, internet access and a selection of magazines for your convenience.
Dental anxieties have become more recognised during the past few years, and we believe that being afraid of your dental treatments shouldn’t interfere with your oral health. At Kent Smile Studio, we can offer you IV Sedation to help relieve your dental anxiety. Please read more about this option on the IV Sedation page.
Many other alternatives may help you relieve your distress regarding your dental appointments. These include:
Dental anxieties can be triggered by many factors such as traumatic experiences in the past, or fear of pain or the unknown. Some of the signs of dental anxiety may include:
If you are one of the many people who feel nervous about dental visits, why not call our experienced team in Chatham or Maidstone to see how we can help.
“As a nervous patient they put you at ease. Chris the hygienist is brilliant. He takes a lot of care and is very caring. But saying that are all nice and happy.”
“Being a nervous patient couldn’t of asked for anyone better such a lovely man thank you.”
“Lovely clean practice, with staff who consider their patients well being. As a nervous patient, I feel at ease during my appointments.”
“I am a very nervous patient, but I am always put at ease here. The reception staff are super friendly and personable. I see Dr Musatova, and she is incredibly patient with me. She takes her time to explain what she’s about to do, and how it might feel. For somebody that is a nervous patient, I would highly recommend...”
“Very impressed with Smile Walderslade. I am a pretty nervous patient but all the team are very friendly and welcoming. I cannot recommend Milda Stakenaite and her lovely nurse enough, whatever treatment I have had they have been very professional and caring.”
“Louise is an amazing dentist. She is the only dentist I have met who can give you injections where you don't feel them. She takes time and administers them really slowly and I am so grateful for this as I am a really nervous patient and she makes me feel 100% at ease. And great work at the end of...”
“Lovely practice and dentist was professional, I am a nervous patient and the dentist and the dental nurse were so reassuring and calming.”
“Best dentist I’ve been to. I’m a very nervous patient and have never been able to sit through anything. I had a tooth removed today and still can’t believe I got through it. I was made to feel very safe and comfortable. Super happy! Highly Recommend.”
“Staff are friendly, efficient and understanding. I felt extremely safe visiting Kent Smiles Studio Walderslade during the Covid Pandemic. As a nervous patient I was made to feel at ease and listened to. Viraj, my dentist, took time to explain clearly to me my options and the procedures. I felt looked after by both Viraj and his dental nurse. I...”
“I was at the surgery on Monday and saw an absolutely lovely dentist called Paras. I am a nervous patient but he completely put me at my ease and was very kind and caring. He is going to monitor the situation I saw him about, which is brilliant. It is so reassuring that he didn’t leap in offering any unnecessary...”
“Very caring and considerate to nervous patients. Take the time to explain everything and provide reassurance. Nothing is too much trouble. Excellent service.”
“I am quite a nervous patient, but the staff are all so friendly & the dentist never fails to put me at ease.”
“Absolutely brilliant staff. I'm a very nervous patient and they all help to make me less anxious. My dentist Xin is fantastic and is constantly reassures me and keeps me informed.”
“Just been to the dentist and as a nervous patient, I was pleasantly surprised by feeling totally relaxed by Kieran. Not only is he a great dentist his approach to my nervous disposition worked wonders. Thank you.”
“As an incredibly nervous patient I cannot fault Harj at Kent smile studio in Maidstone. Always so patient and understanding with her manner and I would not consider another dentist the whole time I have a choice. The reception ladies are always do polite and again patient with individuals who are nervous like myself.”
“The staff are very friendly and empathetic. As a very nervous patient I felt reassured that I was in safe hands. The dentist even called me afterwards to see how I was following an emergency appointment. Highly recommended.”
“I have always been a nervous patient, but since going to Kent smile studio ..I have gained confidence, and that is due to the staff. They are Always helpful and I feel have time to talk and explain procedures to me ..Xin is so very pleasant and always has a smile ..I trust her advice very much.”
“I’ve recently started going to smilemaker dental care and have recieved nothing but exceptional service. Maxine the receptionist always goes above and beyond to fit in my appointments; calling me with cancellations to see me as soon as possible! Dr Tarki and his assistant are fantastic. As a nervous patient, they’ve always put me at ease and delivered...”
“An incredible team at SmileMaker Dental Care who I could not recommend highly enough. Maxine and the reception team are brilliant, warm, friendly and helpful, nothing is too much trouble. Dr Amir Tarki and his team are outstanding. You are instantly put at ease which helps when you are a nervous patient. Dr Tarki is very professional, he takes...”
“Excellant. Michael was very kind and professional. Appreciated how nervous I was. I am very pleased with my new teeth.”
“Dr Amir Tarki is very gentle. I am extremely nervous when I go to the dentist. Dr Amir made me feel comfortable by explaining regularly what he was going to do and what I was going to feel. That definitely made a difference to me.I was also very impressed that I did not feel anything when he used the needle...”
“The staff are very friendly and patient. No StressThe hyginest did an amazing job cleaning and passed on helpful information.Richard”
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