Alternative methods to reduce dental distress

Dental treatment engenders much less pain than in the past but is still often perceived as uncomfortable for patients. Patients may experience fear or anxiety not just related to the actual care but also to the sights, sounds, and smells associated with the dental office, the relationship to injections, the dental instruments, and the perceived loss of control. As a result, they can experience mental distress. A few patients suffer dental phobia, but many have some degree of anxiety. Many nonpharmacological approaches are available that might improve the dental experience for anxious patients both before and during treatment.

Source: Dental Abstracts - November 1, 2018 Category: Dentistry Tags: Hands On Source Type: research