Are you afraid of the dentist?

Fear of the dentist (dentophobia) is common, and there’s no need to be ashamed of it. It may stem from bad experiences at the dentist or even from unresolved trauma that has nothing to do with dental care.

However, it is possible to overcome dentophobia. Even if you can’t completely get rid of your fear, there are many options available for receiving treatment in ways that cause less anxiety. Neglecting dental care and oral health is, in the long run, a more frightening and dangerous option.

A dentist treats a nervous patient

Attentive and Caring Dental Care

Oral care is inevitably an intimate matter that requires a strong bond of trust between the patient and the treating professionals. At Ebeling Dentists, our staff proceeds at the patient’s pace and explains in advance all planned procedures as well as what they can expect them to feel like. Unexpected situations and sensations play a significant role in dental anxiety. Our staff has received much praise for their situational awareness and for their gentle handling of anxious patients. Scroll to the bottom of the page to read customer feedback from anxious patients and others who feel nervous.

Anesthesia options and pain-free methods

Many dental procedures, such as root canal treatment, have a reputation for being scary. Today, however, nearly all dental procedures can be performed completely painlessly. A skilled dentist selects the most appropriate anesthesia method for each situation. New technologies and tools, such as the use of ultrasound for tartar removal, have also made many once painful procedures even pleasant.

Online Treatment Assessment

Does just walking past a dental clinic make you anxious? Take the first step toward a healthy mouth—right from your couch! You can get a free treatment need assessment by sending us 3 photos of your teeth.

However, if you’ve already decided to come in for a dental checkup at our relaxed reception areas in Ruoholahti and Kalasatama, you can book an appointment directly through our online calendar or by calling our office at 010 323 3963.

You can also get to know our service-oriented nursing staff in advance.

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Experiences of fearful patients and others at Ebeling

Thank you so much for the amazing service! I’ll be recommending you to everyone. Your professionalism really shone through in the way you cared for a nervous patient.
Customer feedback, 2024
The service is excellent and warm (even though we are at a dental clinic), from the moment you make an appointment through the front desk all the way to the treatment chair. The entire staff are true professionals, each in their own field. You really don't feel scared here...

The service is excellent and warm (even though it is a dentist’s office), from the moment you make an appointment through the front desk all the way to the dental chair. The entire staff are true professionals, each in their own area of expertise. Going to the dentist here is definitely not scary—in fact, you’ll want to come back right away!

Google review, 2021
Since I’m usually afraid of the dentist, I was pretty nervous when I went to see this new dentist for an emergency appointment, but the visit was pleasant, and I’d be willing to go back again.
Customer feedback, 2025
Suvilla has a precise touch and is good at explaining what happens during treatment. Even an anxious patient felt at ease during the tartar removal.
Customer feedback, 2026
A paradise for anxious patients—if a dentist’s office can be one. Take my word for it, or try it for yourself if you don’t believe me. I can wholeheartedly recommend Henriikka Hotulainen, especially to anxious patients. 6/5 based on my own experience....

A paradise for patients with dental anxiety—if a dentist’s office can be one. Take my word for it, or try it for yourself if you don’t believe me. I can wholeheartedly recommend Henriikka Hotulainen, especially to patients with dental anxiety. 6/5 based on my own experiences. Every single time. She never disappoints. She’s knowledgeable, gentle, and considerate of her patients. She also takes the time to understand the patient and explains what’s being done and what will happen next.

Google review, 2024
Absolutely the best customer service and dental care you could hope for. Any fear of the dentist disappears completely when the dentists, hygienists, nurses, and reception staff are all so perfectly professional, friendly, and...

Absolutely the best customer service and dental care you could hope for. Any fear of the dentist completely disappears when the dentists, hygienists, assistants, and front desk staff are all such consummate professionals—friendly and skilled. Thank you ❤️

Google review, 2021
Excellent service! The fillings look great, the treatment was painless, and they were very considerate of my fear—the staff was friendly and empathetic. A big thank you! As a dentist myself and someone who has a fear of the dentist, I highly recommend this practice to everyone!
Customer feedback, 2025
Mira was kind, calm, gentle, attentive, and patient, and she took my wishes and fears into account the entire time. I left the appointment feeling good, and my fears eased a little....

Mira was kind, calm, gentle, attentive, and patient, and she took my wishes and fears into account the entire time. I left the session feeling good, and my fears eased a little. Thank you so much!

Customer feedback, 2026
It was a wonderful experience, and I’ll definitely come back without any hesitation! A calm, caring, professional, and easygoing doctor—I really appreciate that.
Customer feedback, 2024
The staff is highly professional, and I received excellent service! They were very considerate of my fear of the dentist. This will definitely be my new regular dental clinic!
Google review, 2020
A wonderful dentist who made a nervous patient feel at ease even though I couldn't see my regular dentist.
Customer feedback, 2025
The absolute best place ever! I’ve already recommended it and will continue to do so. Special thanks to the dentist for taking such excellent care of a patient with dental anxiety. And of course, thank you for my beautiful new smile!
Customer feedback, 2023
Great care. A great place even for patients with anxiety.
Google review, 2022
Thank you for the wonderful and cheerful service! As someone who tends to get a little anxious, I felt really positive and at ease after my visit. I’ll definitely come back to your office again.
Customer feedback, 2025
Amazing service from the receptionist to the dentist—a cheerful attitude despite the late hour, solid professionalism (even from the perspective of a nervous patient!), and a smooth, quick visit! Fantastic—I’ve already recommended it to my friends.
Customer feedback, 2023
A truly pleasant and high-quality service!
Customer feedback, 2024
Alisa is a truly wonderful and skilled dentist. I can highly recommend her to anxious patients and children. She performed a filling on my 6-year-old very gently. My son wasn't scared or nervous...

Alisa is a truly wonderful and skilled dentist. I highly recommend her to anxious patients and children. She treated my 6-year-old’s filling with great gentleness. My son wasn’t scared or nervous at all while in Alisa’s care. A big thank you!

Customer feedback, 2025
I would like to thank you for your kind and considerate attitude toward a seriously ill patient. Furthermore, the care situation was challenging, and managing it required strong problem-solving skills.
Customer feedback, 2023
The best dentist and service I've ever used. Calm and skilled. I highly recommend them, especially for patients with dental anxiety.
Customer feedback, 2024
A very pleasant experience for a nervous and shy customer like me. Great job. I'd be happy to come back again.
Customer feedback, 2025

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