The impact of dental anxiety on daily living

Cohen, S M; Fiske, Janice; Newton, J. T.

doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4800777

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“…In the present study when compared to males, majority of females (50%) avoid dental visits because of anxiety and fear [ Figures 1 and 2], the results of which coincided with majority of studies, which have found higher prevalence rates for dental anxiety in females than males. [15][16][17][18][19] It was also suggested by Chellappah et al [20] that dental high-speed air turbine (drill), which is an indispensable apparatus in dental treatment, is the cause of dental anxiety in young children. In the present study, 38% of children in the age group of 6-11 years and 21% of children of age group 12-15 years have reported that sounds of drill makes them uncomfortable, followed by having to wait in reception area [ Figure 3].…”

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Comparison of anxiety levels associated with noise in the dental clinic among children of age group 6-15 years

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Fear or anxiety due to noise produced in the dental clinic is rated third among the reasons to avoid dental visits. The aim of the present study was to determine anxiety levels associated with noise in a dental clinic. The study was done using a survey questionnaire containing 10 questions and was divided into two parts. The first part included demographic information such as name, age, gender, and school; the second half included questions regarding patient's feelings toward noise in the dental clinic and its possible link to dental anxiety. Two-hundred and fifty children and adolescents of age group 6-15 years participated in the study. Results of the study showed that 50% of females, 29% males avoided a visit to the dentist because of anxiety and fear, 38% subjects of age group 6-11 years reported that sound of the drill makes them uncomfortable, followed by having to wait in the reception area. Gender gap was also observed with more females feeling annoyed than males on the 1-10 annoyance level scale. More than 60% felt "annoyed" to "extremely annoyed" by noise in the dental clinic. 45% of subjects preferred watching television to cope with such noise. This study concludes that the noise produced in dental clinic is anxiety provoking and significantly contributes to avoidance of dental treatment and the best way opted by the majority of subjects to overcome this anxiety was audiovisual distraction method.

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Comparison of anxiety levels associated with noise in the dental clinic among children of age group 6-15 years

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“…Similarly, there have been numerous studies that have reported high dental anxiety levels in approximately 10-20% of their participants (Locker, Liddell, Dempster, & Shapiro, 1999;Humphris, Dyer, & Robinson, 2009;Sohn & Ismail, 2005). Dentally anxious individuals frequently experience negative thoughts, feelings and fears, the fright response, sleep disturbances, and impaired social functioning in work and personal life (Cohen, Fiske, & Newton, 2000). Such individuals often avoid dental treatment and suffer detrimental effects to their oral health (Berggren & Meynert, 1984;Richard & Lauterbach, 2007).…”

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The prevalence of dental anxiety across previous distressing experiences

Humphris

King

2011

Journal of Anxiety Disorders

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“…[5] Helping patients overcome fear and anxiety may increase regular and scheduled dental visits[6] and may ultimately improve the quality of life. [78]…”

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Effect of aromatherapy with orange essential oil on salivary cortisol and pulse rate in children during dental treatment: A randomized controlled clinical trial

Jafarzadeh

Arman

Pour³

2013

Adv Biomed Res

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Background:Essential oils have been used as an alternative and complementary treatment in medicine. Citrus fragrance has been used by aromatherapists for the treatment of anxiety symptoms. Based on this claim, the aim of present study was to investigate the effect of aromatherapy with essential oil of orange on child anxiety during dental treatment.Materials and Methods:Thirty children (10 boys, 20 girls) aged 6-9 years participated in a crossover intervention study, according to the inclusion criteria, among patients who attended the pediatric department of Isfahan Dental School in 2011. Every child underwent two dental treatment appointments including dental prophylaxis and fissure-sealant therapy under orange aroma in one session (intervention) and without any aroma (control) in another one. Child anxiety level was measured using salivary cortisol and pulse rate before and after treatment in each visit. The data were analyzed using t-test by SPSS software version 18.Results:The mean ± SD and mean difference of salivary cortisol levels and pulse rate were calculated in each group before and completion of treatment in each visit. The difference in means of salivary cortisol and pulse rate between treatment under orange odor and treatment without aroma was 1.047 ± 2.198 nmol/l and 6.73 ± 12.3 (in minutes), which was statistically significant using paired t-test (P = 0.014, P = 0.005, respectively).Conclusion:It seems that the use of aromatherapy with natural essential oil of orange could reduce salivary cortisol and pulse rate due to child anxiety state.

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The impact of dental anxiety on daily living

Abstract: The impact that dental anxiety can have on people's lives is wide-ranging and dynamic.

Cited by 184 publications

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Comparison of anxiety levels associated with noise in the dental clinic among children of age group 6-15 years

Comparison of anxiety levels associated with noise in the dental clinic among children of age group 6-15 years

The prevalence of dental anxiety across previous distressing experiences

Effect of aromatherapy with orange essential oil on salivary cortisol and pulse rate in children during dental treatment: A randomized controlled clinical trial

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