It’s ok to be nervous. We’ve helped hundreds of anxious patients feel at ease.
Dental anxiety is one of the most common reasons people put off care they know they need. If you've been avoiding the dentist — for months or even years — you're not alone, and you've come to the right place.
At Siha Dental we understand dental anxiety deeply. Our practice, our team, and the way we work are all shaped around making nervous patients feel safe, in control, and genuinely cared for. We go at your pace — always.
I recently embarked upon Invisalign treatment with Dr Hannan at Siha Dental. As a nervous patient, I was slightly apprehensive however Hannan and his lovely team have really put me at ease and I could not thank them enough. The team are so welcoming, kind and patient. The design of the clinic is incredible and it really has a calming feel. Look forward to my treatment and would highly recommend!
You don’t have to explain yourself.
Dental anxiety affects around one in three adults in the UK. Many of our patients have avoided the dentist for years — sometimes a decade or more. We've never once judged anyone for it.
Whatever your anxiety looks like — whether it's a fear of pain, a previous bad experience, a fear of losing control, or simply not knowing what to expect — we've seen it before, and we know how to help.
You don't need to justify your feelings or apologise for how long it's been. You just need to take one small step, and we'll take it from there.
Dental anxiety can look like many things
- Fear of pain or needles
- A bad experience at a previous practice
- Embarrassment about the state of your teeth
- Feeling out of control in the dental chair
- Not knowing what to expect
- Worry about being judged for avoiding care
- A general sense of dread you can't fully explain
We’ll tell you everything before it happens
- What the room looks like
- Who will be carrying out your treatment
- What pain relief will be used and how it works
- How long the appointment will take
- That you can stop or pause at any moment
- Agreed signals so you can pause whenever you need
- We work at your pace — never rushed
- You can ask questions at any time
- Treatment stopped immediately if you're uncomfortable
- Honest explanation of how you might feel
- Clear aftercare instructions
- What your recovery will look like
- How to contact us if you have any concerns
- A plan for your next steps at your own pace
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A Practice Designed to Feel Different
Siha Dental doesn't look or feel like a typical dental practice. When you arrive you'll find a calm, open space with natural materials, soft lighting, and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. We designed it this way deliberately — because we know that environment matters.
There are no harsh clinical smells, no intimidating equipment on display. Just a space that feels more like a calm retreat than a surgery.