Dentist in Zürich-EngeDentist for anxious patients in Zurich.
You set the pace.

Do you dread the dentist, perhaps to the point of not going for years? Nobody here will judge you. We start with a conversation, explain every step before it happens and stop as soon as you raise your hand.

More time for your first appointmentA few minutes’ walk from Enge stationEight languages in our team

Armchair with a blanket and side table in the lounge
Your concern

Does this sound familiar?

Years ago
“It’s been years since my last appointment. I’m embarrassed to open my mouth.”
Injection
“Just thinking about the injection makes me nervous.”
Gagging
“I’m afraid of gagging.”
Helpless
“In the chair I feel completely at someone’s mercy.”

We hear this often. And it can change.

How we work

Your first appointment.

Calm, unhurried, and nothing happens without your consent.

Oak reception desk at Zahnlounge in Zürich-Enge
01

Tell us

When you book, on the phone or on WhatsApp. We will plan extra time.

02

Arrive and talk

In the lounge, without rushing. The appointment starts with a conversation. You decide what happens next.

03

One step at a time

We explain every step before it happens and show you on screen what we see. Raise your hand and we stop at once.

04

Your plan, at your pace

We discuss what needs doing calmly. You can start small, for example with a gentle dental hygiene appointment using a warm powder-and-water jet.

Why Zahnlounge

What we do for you.

As gentle as possible

Before the injection we numb the area with a surface gel, and we only begin once the anaesthetic is fully working.

A calming space

Warm oak and light, recognised by the Healing Architecture Award 2025. Headphones and a blanket are ready for you.

You are not alone

Bring someone you trust, or your own music.

No judgement

However long it has been, it does not matter. What matters to us is what comes next.

Dr. Dominika Kleinert-Baltsios, dentist, MSc Endodontics, at Zahnlounge Zürich-Enge
Your dentist

Dr. Dominika Kleinert-Baltsios

Dentist, MSc Endodontics

Dr. Dominika Kleinert-Baltsios has treated under the microscope since 2013. Her focus is preserving your own tooth. She speaks German, Polish and English.

The lounge at Zahnlounge Zürich-Enge
Reviews

What our patients say.

“I am very grateful to the team that I am slowly losing my fear of dental treatment, because they truly respond to their patients.”
Google · translated
“A further treatment with anaesthesia was surprisingly painless too. The dentist and her assistant took great care of me, and I am really happy with the result.”
Google · E. P. · translated

More than 120 reviews on Google →

What people ask us about dental anxiety.

01Can I just talk first?⌄
Yes. Your first appointment starts with a conversation. We only treat what you want and what makes sense.
02Does the injection hurt?⌄
Before the injection we numb the area with a surface gel, and we only begin once the anaesthetic is fully working.
03What if I need a break?⌄
Raise your hand. We stop at once and slow down whenever you need.
04It has been years since my last appointment. Is that bad?⌄
No. Nobody here judges the state of your teeth. What matters to us is what comes next.
05What helps if the fear is very strong?⌄
If you have avoided the dentist for years, cognitive behavioural therapy with a psychotherapist helps and reduces the fear for good. Talk to us and we will help you find the right way.

Read more in our guide: “Fear of the dentist: what helps?”

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