15/05/2026
Please contact us if dental phobia or anxiety is threatening to prevent you from accessing routine dental checkups or treatment. We have options available, including in-house inhalation sedation for adults and children.
Visit our Nervous Patients page for further information, or call our team on 01267 236 091 to find out how our highly experienced and supportive team can help you and your family www.haydendental.co.uk/nervous-patient
Important Update: Prescribing for Travel, Scans, and Dental Procedures
Changes to Our Prescribing Policy
To ensure patient safety and provide care in line with current medical guidance, our practice will no longer prescribe medication in advance for the following situations:
• ✈️ Fear of flying or travel-related anxiety
• 🧲 Claustrophobia or anxiety related to MRI scans
• 🦷 Anxiety related to dental procedures
Why Are We Making This Change?
Medications sometimes requested for these situations (such as sedatives) can:
• Cause drowsiness and impair alertness
• Affect coordination and judgement
• Interact with other medications or health conditions
• Increase risks in environments such as flights or medical procedures
Because of these risks, prescribing these medications in these settings is not considered safe or appropriate.
What Should You Do Instead?
If you are anxious about an upcoming flight, scan, or dental procedure:
• Please speak directly with the relevant provider (airline, hospital, or dentist)
• They can offer appropriate advice, support, or alternative options
• Many services have specific support pathways for anxious patients
Thank You
We appreciate your understanding as we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of all our patients.