Overcome Needle Phobia with Needle-Free & Gentle Dental Care
You don't have to fear dental visits. We offer safe, pain-free alternatives and needle-free sedation pathways tailored to your comfort.
Needle-Free Alternatives:
From inhalation sedation ("happy air") to oral and intranasal sedation, we offer effective ways to relax you relax without needles. or arms.
Pain-Free Numbing (EMLA & Paediatric Cannulas)
If IV sedation is chosen, we use EMLA numbing cream applied beforehand and ultra-fine paediatric cannulas to ensure cannulation is completely painless.
Pain-Free Injections with The Wand®
At Victoria Dental Clinic, Dr Shilpa Shah uses computer-assisted anaesthesia (The Wand®) with pre-numbing gel for gentle, needle-free feeling dental injections.
Needle Phobic?
Needle phobia is extremely common in dentistry, and our team is experienced in helping you overcome it. If traditional dental injections or needles cause you fear, you are not alone, and you don't have to avoid the dental care you need.
At Victoria Dental Clinic, Dr Shilpa Shah uses The Wand® - a computer-guided, pain-free alternative to traditional injections. Combined with a numbing gel applied to your gum beforehand, most patients don't feel a thing,
If the thought of any needle is unbearable, we also offer needle-free sedation pathways such as oral premedication, oral sedation, intranasal spray, and inhalation sedation to make your visit completely stress-free.
Tailored Pre-Assessment Visit
During your pre-assessment visit, we discuss any fears or phobias you have and evaluate all treatment options. We take the time to listen to your concerns and create a bespoke treatment plan tailored specifically to your comfort level.
I'm worried about cannulation
We understand that cannulation can be uncomfortable, especially if you’re anxious about needles. For simple IV sedation, we use small paediatric cannulas to make this part of the process as gentle and unnoticeable as possible.
At your assessment visit, we’ll discuss any concerns you may have. If needed, we can provide premedication and/or EMLA cream (a local anaesthetic cream) to apply to your hand or arm 45 minutes before your appointment, helping to make the cannulation process pain-free.
For advanced sedation techniques, a slightly larger cannula is required. If you would like EMLA cream for this, just let us know, and we’ll be happy to provide it.
Our team of experienced Sedationists and Anaesthetists are committed to ensuring you feel calm, comfortable, and well-supported throughout your procedure.