A gentler, more respectful approach to your dental care
Your dentist understands that dental visits can feel overwhelming, stressful, or even frightening for many people. Whether you've had a difficult past experience, live with anxiety, or are neurodivergent, your comfort matters.
Being a trauma-informed, neurodivserity-aware dentist means we adapt our care to you - not the other way around.
Trauma-informed care recognises that many people have experienced events that can make dental treatment feel unsafe or triggering. These may include:
Rather than asking "What's wrong with you?, we ask "What has happened to you, and how can we support you?"
This approach is grounded in widely accepted healthcare principles:
Neurodiversity recognises that brains work differently - and that differences are normal and valid.
We support patients who may have:
Dental environments can be intense - bright lights, sounds, smells, and close contact. We aim to reduce these stressors wherever possible.
Before Your Appointment:
During Your Appointment:
Eliza tailor's your care to your needs, which may include:
We aim to communicate in a way that feels safe and respectful:
