Calm in the Chair…

Dental appointments can feel incredibly uncomfortable when your mind becomes fixed on every sensation, sound and movement around your face and mouth.

This guided relaxation audio was created to give your attention somewhere else to go.

Rather than beginning at the top of the head, as many traditional relaxation exercises do, this audio deliberately brings your awareness down into the lower half of your body — helping you focus on your feet, legs and the physical sensations furthest away from where the dental work is taking place.

From there, you’ll be gently guided through a calming visualisation designed to create a positive mental distraction, helping you step away from what is happening around you and become absorbed in something completely different.

You can listen before an appointment to help you settle, or use headphones while you’re actually in the dental chair if your dentist is happy for you to do so.

This audio isn’t designed to treat or resolve a dental phobia. If your fear of dental treatment is severe or significantly affecting you, therapeutic support may be helpful. Instead, think of this as a practical relaxation tool you can take with you — something to help occupy your mind, redirect your attention and make the experience feel a little easier to move through.