Nervous Patients in Keighley, Bradford

At Taylored Dental Care in Keighley, we understand how difficult it can be for nervous patients to visit the dentist. You may have had a bad experience at the dentist sometime ago, suffer from severe dental anxiety, or feel uneasy about the dental drills and the noise; whatever the case may be, we’re here to help.

Our team is dedicated to creating a supportive and calming environment, providing expert care tailored to all nervous patients in Keighley who fear the dentist.

What is dental anxiety? Is it real?

Dental anxiety is real, and you’re not alone. Many people experience fear, worry, or unease about visiting the dentist. For some, it’s mild nerves, but for others, it can escalate into severe anxiety or even a phobia that prevents them from seeking necessary dental care.

Special services for nervous patients in Keighley

Here are some of the services that we offer in case you are anxious about dental procedures:

Phobia-certified dentists

All our dentists are Dental Phobia Certified, making us uniquely equipped to understand and manage dental anxiety. This certification reflects our commitment to offering compassionate and expert care to nervous patients.

Free consultations

We offer free Smile consultations over Zoom. You get to meet our team and discuss your concerns from the comfort of your own home. This helps build trust and familiarity before stepping into the clinic.

Nervous patient questionnaire

We provide a tailored questionnaire for nervous patients. This helps us better understand your concerns, past experiences, and triggers, enabling us to create a personalised care plan just for you.

Patient support

Our treatment care coordinators, Jasmine and Charlotte, are here to guide you through every step of your dental journey. They provide consistent support, answer your questions, and ensure your comfort during every visit.

Welcoming environment

We’ve removed the clinical smells often associated with dental practices by using wax melts and plug-ins, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere from the moment you arrive.

Comfort options

Choose from a range of comfort aids, including your favourite music, cosy blankets, and anxiety-relieving tools. Our goal is to make your visit as soothing and enjoyable as possible.

‘Little box of calm’

Each surgery is equipped with a ‘Little Box of Calm,’ filled with tools to ease anxiety, including:

Noise-cancelling headphones.
Ear plugs.
Stress balls.
Fidget toys.

These aids are designed to help you feel more relaxed and distracted during treatment.

Patient clickers

To give you a sense of control, we offer patient clickers—a small device you can press to signal the clinician if you need to pause, rinse, or rest. This simple tool helps alleviate anxiety by putting you in charge.

Pain-free technology

We’ve invested in Quick Sleeper technology to deliver pain-free anaesthesia. This cutting-edge tool ensures even applications are as comfortable as possible, making dental procedures stress-free.

Numbing gel

Before any treatments, we offer numbing gel to minimise discomfort. This extra step ensures that every treatment is as painless as possible.

Sedation services

Sedation helps you relax fully during dental procedures, allowing even the most anxious patients to receive treatment comfortably. IV Midazolam is a safe and effective option for conscious sedation. Our sedation-trained nurses are fully qualified to ensure your safety and care throughout the process.

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16:43 18 Dec 24

Had a back tooth out, Graham is amazing so caring and kind throughout, what I liked is the time they took nothing too much trouble.Also the assistant was really lovely so reassuring and calming as it is a scary experience for most people.Would certainly recommend to anyone 😍

Sue Aldred

16:29 19 Sep 24

From my first contact with Taylored Dental Care Keighley I was made to feel completely at ease. So much so following my initial treatments under sedation with Graham I have had two visits to Sarah and not felt anxious at all either in the waiting room or in the surgery. This in itself is huge for me! I have seen Matt for several appointments and I cannot recommend him enough he is an absolute professional and puts you at ease immediately you enter the room. I would highly recommend Taylored Dental Care and only wish I’d found them sooner.

Alison Skelton

11:54 11 Dec 24

Since coming to the practice 6 months ago after many years of not visiting a dentist I can not praise too highly the care I have receivedTo say I was very afraid is putting it mildly. But from my first contact with Jssmine and seeing Graham for the first time I was met with nothing but care concern and a desire to help. There was no judgement at all. Graham was professional,caring and wonderful at explaining the process.Treatment with Sarah was easy. She's amazing at making you feel calm and in control as she checks you are OK regularlyMatt was wonderful kind and caring making me feel at ease His work is amazing. Never thought dentures could look so natural and these are only the temporary ones.Reception staff were friendly and welcoming and put me at my ease.I have a way to go with my treatment but with this wonderful team I know I will get thereThank you all you have changed my life

Katie Allan

21:44 18 Dec 24

I am terrified of dentist but i had to go! To say Roy & Ellie Mae were patient would be an understatement! They kept me calm and even took my wisdom tooth out there a then! Fabulous team and even better it was totally pain free putting my faith back into going to the dentist again! Thank you guys!

Gillian Pedley

16:04 17 Apr 25

It has been 30 yrs since my Dad had been to the dentist and now aged 91 I must admit I was quite apprehensive about how he would cope. From my first initial enquiry on the phone to the last review visit he has received excellent care. All the staff have been so helpful , kind and understanding. He is now the proud owner of a beaming smile something he hadn't been able to do for years. His new dentures are perfect and he has been so pleased with the service he has received. He wished he had done it years ago. A big thank you to all the staff especially to Matt for his attention to detail and professional approach.

Sharon Gough

08:59 27 Feb 25

Fabulous dentist!All the staff are wonderful, very friendly and welcoming. Abby and Charlotte in reception, who are amazing at keeping me calm before any appointment.Graham is just the best dentist ever. He is so calm and patient. From my very first appointment when I could barely go in the room let alone sit in the chair, Graham and Louise allowed me to go at my own pace, making sure I was ok and comfortable at all times. Graham suggested I use their fidget toys, this helped massively to distract me and focus my mind on something else. I also play music through earphones to calm me.Graham, Sarah and Louise have never judged or made me feel silly about being so terrified, even when I’ve burst into tears during my appointment. This has happened with previous dentists which meant I avoided going for years. All my appointments were made to accommodate my anxiety and I know when it gets too much I can stop and have a break before continuing. My appointments with Sarah were exactly the same, she is so calming and constantly checking and reassuring me.As someone who was completely terrified at the thought of going to the dentist to the point of not sleeping for days before appointments, I cannot speak highly enough of this dental practice. I now feel calmer about going and although I am still anxious it’s definitely easier to go to my appointments now.

Ruth Hill

09:22 11 Apr 25

After a lifetime of dreading dental appointments everyone at Taylored Dental Care put your mind at rest. No more worries!!. Visited the Keighley branch yesterday for hygiene appointment. Just lovely people. Able to relax totally. Thanks to all. Very caring staff. My teeth really looked after. Clean and shiny.Ruth Hill.

Martin Bell

21:18 16 Mar 25

I have had a year's worth of dental treatment at Taylored, Keighley including 14 fillings and 2 crowns culminating in getting a denture to replace 3 gaps. I did start going to Taylored with some anxiety about pain, having had a bad experience with an NHS dentist who drilled when I wasn't properly numb. I was so relieved when every visit was pain-free. Graham and his team are like a family that welcomes you back each time you visit, and makes sure you feel comfortable and safe.

Andrew Jackson

18:21 24 Mar 25

The whole experience with Taylored Dental was a good one, really friendly reception staff, great communcation throughout. The dental technition was friendly, helped me relax, was totally inclusive and receptive to my needs. Overall a great experience and i will not hesitate to return and i recommend the practice highly.

Paul Greenwood

09:31 27 May 25

I chose to use Taylored Dental Services because I have tendency to pass out after injections. Other dentists in the past don’t seem to have been sensitive or sympathetic to this reaction. TDS certainly were when I needed a tooth extraction last Friday.Graham and his dental assistant looked after me wonderfully when I started to feel faint giving me time to recover, a sugary drink a cooling fan and lots of supportive gentle conversation.I’m happy to return to discuss all the other problems that about 20years of avoiding dentists has resulted in.As a bonus the tooth fairy was very generous !

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Nervous Patients in Keighley

Helping you smile with confidence—even if you fear the dentist.

What is dental anxiety? Is it real?

Special services for nervous patients in Keighley

Phobia-certified dentists

Free consultations

Nervous patient questionnaire

Patient support

Welcoming environment

Comfort options

‘Little box of calm’

Patient clickers

Pain-free technology

Numbing gel

Sedation services

Contact

Get in touch

What causes dental anxiety?

testimonials

What our patients say

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A Skelton

2 months ago

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K Allan

2 months ago

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S Aldred

5 months ago

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JL Roberts

5 months ago

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W Brown

5 months ago

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P Kitchen

6 months ago

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P Wowk

6 months ago

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E Worrall

7 months ago

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D Roberts

8 months ago

Dental anxiety is normal—we help you overcome it comfortably

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Contact

Get in touch

testimonials

What our patients say

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A Skelton

2 months ago

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K Allan

2 months ago

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S Aldred

5 months ago

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JL Roberts

5 months ago

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W Brown

5 months ago

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P Kitchen

6 months ago

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P Wowk

6 months ago

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E Worrall

7 months ago