DR.RAJAT SACHDEVA

Drill starts.
Water spray.
That sound.
And suddenly— HEAD JERK. Panic. Freeze.

We see this every single day.

But here’s the real truth 👇
That sudden movement is not harmless.

When a patient jerks during treatment:
⚠️ A bur can injure soft tissues
⚠️ Files can slip or fracture inside the canal
⚠️ Rotary or hand files may break
⚠️ Even with a rubber dam, risk still exists
⚠️ Severe anxiety can sometimes lead to fainting on the chair

And no dentist ever wants that.

🛑 Dentistry needs a calm, steady position
🛑 Not panic movements
🛑 Not sudden head turns

So what should YOU do?

✅ Remember: treatment is done under local anesthesia
✅ Pain is controlled
✅ Relax your jaw, shoulders, and breathing
✅ Close your eyes and focus on slow, deep breaths
✅ Communicate—raise your hand if you feel overwhelmed

And most importantly 👇
If you’re not mentally ready, it’s okay to pause or stop.

If your anxiety is high…
If you can’t tolerate:
❌ drill sounds
❌ vibrations
❌ scaling
❌ even simple procedures

Please don’t force yourself.

✨ Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)—a safe form of conscious sedation
✔ You remain awake
✔ You can respond and communicate
✔ You feel calm, relaxed, and in control

For extreme anxiety or complex procedures, treatment can also be planned under deeper sedation or general anesthesia, when clinically indicated.

This is modern dentistry.
Not “be strong and suffer.”

Adults. Children. Everyone.
Dental anxiety is real.
Talking about it is normal.

Your comfort. Your safety. Always first.