I had a genuine phobia of going to the dentist due to past experiences. I had neglected my teeth and had not been to a dentist for nearly 8 years. My mother passed away from head and neck cancer which had started in her mouth, so I was determined to overcome my fear for my own health. I did a lot of research online for dentists who were good with nervous patients. The same name kept coming up Dr Jennifer Huston. I made an appointment to see her and everything changed for me that day. There was no judgment just a complete understanding of my fear and a plan to tackle it. Jenny explained all my options never rushed anything just patiently explained what was available to me.
She was kind, professional and her knowledge filled me with the confidence I needed.
I have since had a number of procedures that involved fillings and extractions. I felt absolutely no pain or panic. I had chosen to go with the sedation for my procedures and that has helped me massively.
I recently had to go for a check up and as I said to Jenny it was the first time I have ever slept the night before a dentists appointment.
If it worked for me it will work for anyone I cannot describe the fear and dread I used to experience.
I would highly recommend Dr Jennifer Huston, her skills and abilities have ensured that I will never neglect my dental health again
My 13 year old son had developed a fear of needles after a bad experience. But he needed a number of fillings before orthodontic treatment and after getting a recommendation to Jennifer at Callan, I decided to try it out. It was a two hour round trip and sedation isn’t cheap. The first session was a consultation & Jennifer talked him through everything that was going to happen and even went as far as promising him it wouldn’t hurt.
We arrived at his first session a bag of nerves, he felt sick at the thought of it and was adamant he wasn’t going out of there with a filling. He left having had 3, Jennifer was fantastic, patient, efficient & true to her word. It didn’t hurt, not even a little. He was so proud to have overcome what was a huge fear and we couldn’t have done it without Jennifer’s expertise & empathy. We’ve been back again for another two & we’re now ready for orthodontic treatment. Thank you from a very relieved & grateful Mum, it was worth every penny! Helen Lambe Athy
I have severe dental phobia from a really bad experience when I was young. The only time I saw a dentist was for a extraction when I couldn't stick the pain any more. I have lost so many teeth through fear of the dentist.
I went to meet Jenny as a last resort to try and save my remaining teeth. Jenny is amazing, so calm and so understanding of nervous patients . I used the laughing gas it was amazing I really remember nothing of the numerous fillings I had to get and more importantly felt not a thing! If I had met Jenny and her team years ago I could have saved so many teeth!
So if you are nervous take my advice go meet Jenny and her team you will never look back. I can now smile with confidence and will never miss a dental appointment again.
Just to say thanks to Jenny and her team they have cured my dental phobia which I have had most of my life!
Kind regards
Lorraine
I suffered extreme anxiety at the thought of dental work for many years. Dr Jennifer Huston in Callan Dental had the option of conscious sedation. At my initial consultation Jenny and all the staff were considerate and understanding. I received excellent advice and decided to go ahead with the treatment using conscious sedation.
There were a number of really positive benefits, I suffered no nervousness or anxiety and was pain free throughout. The sedation also allowed me to receive a number of different procedures during one session. This really helped as I could see a difference almost immediately once I got home which was really encouraging. I was well on the mend within a few days and have been much healthier both mentally and physically since.
I have had other dental appointments and procedures successfully since then without sedation, and found that my anxiety and fears are massively reduced. I would recommend Dr Jennifer Huston to any other nervous patients without hesitation