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Fear of pain or needles
We explain how the area will be numbed and check you’re comfortable before we begin. If needles are a major barrier for you, we can discuss whether sedation is suitable.
HAYAT DENTAL · BROADWAY, SYDNEY
If the thought of a dental visit makes your heart race, you’re not alone, and you’re not being difficult. We go at your pace, explain every step and never judge how long it’s been since your last visit.
No judgement
However long it’s been
At your pace
Every step explained first
A conversation first
Decide in your own time
Comfort built in
Headphones, ceiling TV, warm blankets
You’re not alone
Feeling anxious about the dentist is one of the most common reasons people put off care. For some it’s a few nerves in the waiting room. For others it’s a strong fear, sometimes called dental phobia, that has kept them away for years. Both are real, and both deserve to be taken seriously.
Putting off care tends to make dental problems bigger, which can make the next visit feel even harder. Breaking that cycle usually starts with a conversation rather than a procedure.
What’s behind the fear
Most dental anxiety comes from a few specific worries. Tell us which ones are yours, and we’ll plan the visit around them.
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We explain how the area will be numbed and check you’re comfortable before we begin. If needles are a major barrier for you, we can discuss whether sedation is suitable.
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We explain each step before it happens and go at your pace. If something doesn’t feel right, tell us and we’ll talk it through.
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Headphones and the ceiling TV help block out the noise, and aromatherapy diffusers mean the room doesn’t smell like a surgery.
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We work in short sections, adjust your position and use digital 3D scans instead of impression trays where possible.
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Whatever state your teeth are in, we’ve seen it before. You’ll get honest information about what we find, without a lecture.
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You get written costs before you commit to anything, so there are no surprises when you’re already in the chair.
How we help
Small changes make a big difference when you’re nervous. This is how we shape every visit.
Tell us what worries you, what has happened before and what helps. We explain your options and give you written costs, and you decide in your own time. We’ve been patients ourselves, so we know how it feels.
We tell you what we’re about to do, show you any instrument you’re curious about, and only then begin. Knowing what comes next takes away much of the fear.
Warm blankets, a stress ball to hold, your own music through headphones, or a show on the ceiling TV. Small things, but they make a long appointment feel shorter.
If you’ve been away for a while, we often start with a check-up and clean before anything bigger. Each easy visit makes the next one easier.
What to expect
Knowing what will happen takes away a lot of the worry. Here’s how a first visit usually goes.
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Mention that you feel nervous, online or over the phone, so the team knows before you arrive.
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Take a few minutes in the waiting area. You’re welcome to bring a friend or family member with you.
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We ask what worries you, what has happened before and what helps, and we go through your medical history.
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We check your teeth and gums at your pace. X-rays or scans are taken only if they’re needed and you’re happy to go ahead.
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We explain what we found, your options and the costs. You decide what happens next, in your own time.
Students and first-timers
Many of our patients are students booking their own appointment for the first time, sometimes after years without a check-up. We explain everything, keep costs clear and help you understand any health fund cover you have. We’re just across the road from UTS on Broadway.
MEET THE TEAM
Tell us if you feel anxious. Each clinician explains every step and goes at your pace. Dr Joanne McGilp has a special interest in helping nervous patients feel comfortable.
15+
years’ experience for Dr Abhishek
3
clinicians under one roof
Not sure who to see?
Tell us what’s bothering you and we’ll book the right clinician.
Meet the whole team
Dentist · BDS, GDD Implants
More than 15 years of dental experience across Sydney, with interests in implant dentistry, oral surgery, full-mouth rehabilitation and cosmetic dentistry.
Dental implants
Wisdom teeth
Cosmetic
Dentist · BDS, MFDS
A warm, personalised approach, with a special interest in Invisalign and helping nervous patients feel comfortable.
Invisalign
Root canal
Anxious patients
Founder & Oral Health Therapist
Thorough, personalised care with interests in gum health, children’s dentistry and fillings. Speaks English and Farsi.
Gum health
Children
Check-ups
A GOOD PLACE TO START
Tell us when you book. We’ll plan the visit around what helps you feel comfortable.
REAL PATIENT CASES
Before
AfterSmile design and crownsReplacing old crowns with dark edges and black trianglesAbout 10 crowns
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AfterInvisalign, whitening and porcelain veneersReplacing failing crowns and old veneersAbout 15 months
Before
AfterBraces for crowdingBraces to widen a narrow, crowded smile8 to 9 monthsPhotos of real Hayat Dental patients, published with consent. Individual results vary.
Your questions
Still unsure? Our team is happy to talk it through with you.
Call 02 9030 0247No. Many of our patients come back after a long break, and our only interest is helping from where you are now. You’ll get honest information without a lecture.
Tell us. We explain each step before it happens and go at your pace, and comfort options like headphones, the ceiling TV and a warm blanket are there whenever you want them.
Yes. We work in short sections, adjust how you’re positioned and use digital scans instead of impression trays where possible.
We explain how the area will be numbed and check you’re comfortable first. If needles are a major barrier, we can discuss whether happy gas or sedation is suitable for you.
Yes. A friend or family member is welcome to come along for support.
Yes. You get written costs before you commit to any treatment, and we can help you check what your health fund covers.
Yes. We keep children’s visits gentle and positive, and explain everything in a way they can understand.
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MAKE AN ENQUIRY
Send an enquiry and our team will contact you. To book an appointment, use our online booking portal. For urgent availability, please call the clinic.
