Dental anxiety affects more people than you think
About one in five adults in Germany has a strong fear of visiting the dentist. Another 60–70% feel at least uneasy. You are in good company, and there is no reason to be ashamed.
Dental anxiety has many causes, and each one is understandable:
Bad experiences: Pain during previous treatments that stayed in your memory
Loss of control: The feeling of being at someone's mercy
Shame: Fear of being judged for the condition of your teeth
Sounds and smells: The typical "dentist smell" or the drill sound
Stories from others: Horror stories from friends or family
How we work with anxious patients
Your pace
We don't decide how fast things go. You do. Every treatment proceeds at your pace.
Everything is explained
Before every step, we explain exactly what will happen. No surprises. Never.
Stop signal
At any time you can stop us with a hand gesture. We stop immediately. No questions, no pressure.
No judgment
No matter what your teeth look like: we are here to help. Not to judge.
Forget everything you associate with a dental practice. At FRYDENT it doesn't smell like a dentist. It smells like freshly brewed coffee waiting for you. Our practice is lively, relaxed and warm. People laugh here. And quite often..
No sterile, solemn silence. No unapproachable atmosphere. This is a place where you are welcome as a person. With everything that comes with it. Including your fear.
Especially the first visits can be emotional. Sometimes just arriving triggers feelings that have been building up for a long time. When tears come, they come. That is perfectly fine and no reason for shame. We are with you. And if you want, we will simply hold your hand.
"With us, every treatment begins with a conversation. We listen before we begin. And if at your first appointment you just want to sit in the chair and look around, that is perfectly fine. Sometimes that is exactly the most important first step."
— Your team at FRYDENT
Our options for anxiety-free treatment
The most important thing doesn't come from a syringe, but from human connection. Our team is specially trained in working with anxious patients. We take your fear seriously, explain every step in advance and work exclusively at your pace. The relaxed, warm atmosphere in our practice does the rest: here you feel more like visiting friends than a dentist.
Before an injection is given, we numb the injection site with a special gel or spray. This means you barely feel or don't feel the needle at all. Many patients are surprised at how little they notice.
For particularly severe anxiety, we can also support the process with medication. With Dormicum (a sedative in tablet form) we treat you in a state of deep relaxation. You do not sleep. You are responsive and can cooperate with us, but feel completely relaxed and calm. Many patients describe it as "wrapped in cotton wool".
For anxious patients, we deliberately plan short intervals between appointments. Why? Because long waiting times let the fear grow again. The shorter the break, the easier the next visit becomes. Step by step, a habituation effect develops, and the fear gets smaller.
So you know what to expect
Call or online booking
Simply tell us when booking that you are an anxious patient. We will schedule extra time for you. No rush.
Arriving & conversation
At your first appointment, we sit down together in peace. No chair, no drill, just a conversation. We listen and discuss together what you wish for and what you are afraid of.
Gentle examination
When you feel ready, we take a look at your teeth. Gently and carefully. If not, we postpone it to the next appointment. No problem.
Joint plan
We create a treatment plan together that suits you. Small steps, no time pressure, full control. Always.
That is perfectly fine! Many of our anxious patients come to their first visit just to get to know us. Sometimes it is enough to sit in the chair once and see that nothing bad happens. This step is often the most important one.
What you can do to prepare
This helps
Schedule your appointment in the morning, less time to worry
Bring someone you trust
Bring your own music/headphones
Tell us about your fears beforehand
Small steps: first get to know us, then treatment
Please avoid
Caffeine on the morning of your appointment (increases anxiety)
Coming on an empty stomach (low blood sugar increases fear)
Letting "horror stories" unsettle you
Constantly postponing appointments. The fear only grows
A simple method that helps immediately:
4 seconds inhale (through your nose)
4 seconds hold
6 seconds slowly exhale (through your mouth)
Repeat this 3–5 times. This technique activates your nervous system and helps calm your body.
Your questions, our answers
A detailed self-assessment – no judgement, no pressure.
Make a decision for each statement.
Do any of these apply to you?
Which of these statements apply to you?
When I think about having to go to the dentist…