NuCalm For Nervous Patients

NuCalm® is a totally natural, drug-free and non-invasive treatment for stress-relief. Originally developed in the US, it’s taken the dental industry by storm. And lots of other professions are starting to see the benefits, too. NuCalm® is a  system based on neuroscience technology. It transmits messages to the brain, inducing the body into a deeply relaxed, pre-sleep state. Patients are given headphones and an eye mask to cancel out exterior sound and light, and able to enjoy a pleasant, calm experience.

Anyone can benefit from the calming effects of NuCalm®. It’s best for those with dental anxiety or a dental phobia, and will transform a usually distressing and uncomfortable experience into a relaxed and pleasant one.

NuCalm® works by mimicking the brain’s ability to shut down and relax. A ground-breaking neuroscience technology, it’s non-invasive and works naturally with the two channels of communication within the body – biochemical and electrical signalling. Comprising five scientific sequenced components, NuCalm® works synergistically to interrupt the potentially harmful adrenaline response, and rapidly guides the mind and body into a deeply relaxed state.. A special cream is applied to two specific points on the neck, and then two adhesive patches are attached behind the earlobes. These patches are connected to an electric device via special wires, which will transmit the relevant messages to the brain.

Yes. Unlike traditionally used sedatives, there are no side effects with the NuCalm® system, so you can go about your day as usual when you leave the clinic.

Absolutely nothing at all. You can drive to your treatment. You can eat beforehand. And there’s no medication at all to take before your procedure.

One of the benefits of NuCalm® is that there are no horrible side effects whatsoever. In fact, you’ll probably find you feel good after your dental procedure, as your brain will have sent a message to your muscles, leaving you feeling nice and relaxed.

Once NuCalm® begins to work, you will quickly fall into a deeply relaxed state, very similar to when we’re just about to fall asleep. You may feel like you’re drifting off to sleep peacefully, without actually going to sleep.

No. In fact, you could feel more energised. Don’t worry about experiencing trouble sleeping at night, either. You’ll likely find that you fall asleep quicker than usual and you have a particularly restful night’s sleep.

When the dental procedure is over, we will remove your headphones and mask, and you will very quickly return to an alert state. You are likely to feel calm and relaxed, and may find your mood is especially positive.   

Not at all. You’ll have sticky pads placed behind your earlobes for the electric signals to reach the right brain receptors, but you won’t feel a thing. Instead, you’ll feel as if you’re drifting off into a peaceful sleep.

Around one half of all dental patients experience anxiety during their dental visits, for some this leads to dental phobia. Like with any fear or anxiety there isn’t one solution for everyone, so our experienced team have listed their advice below:

Be kind to yourself and allow yourself time to feel comfortable. Having a fear of the dentist is common, therefore our dentists, nurses and hygienists have plenty of experience in helping patients manage their anxiety – it’s not new to us and we are always here to help!

If you’re new to a dental practice then ask to visit before having treatment. Become familiar with the surroundings and prepare some questions to ask the team during your visit.

Start small, you don’t need to start treatment right away during your first appointment, instead you can book in for a consultation and talk through the procedure at your own pace.

Bring a friend or family member. Having someone there who knows you can make you feel safer, they can also be made aware of the treatment process and aftercare instructions so you don’t feel overwhelmed.

Some dental practices may have treatments in place to help nervous patients during treatment, such as NuCalm, you just have to ask.

If you feel that your fear of visiting the dentists is causing you unmanageable stress and anxiety, you can speak with your GP – NHS talking therapies are available.