Lavender calms dental patients
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It soothes headaches and aids sleep - now lavender has been shown to help cope with a trip to the dentist.
A study of 340 people by King's College London researchers found those exposed to lavender oil scent were less anxious about the treatment ahead. But the British Psychological Society conference heard lavender had no effect on their nerves about future treatment. Dentists said techniques such as hypnotherapy, rather than oils, were common ways of helping calm patients. All the patients studied were waiting for a scheduled dental appointment. Half were exposed to the scent given off by a candle warmer activating five drops of lavender oil in water during regular clinics over a four-week period, while the rest were not. The anxiety level of those not exposed to lavender was 10.7 compared with 7.4 among those smelling the scent.
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A study of 340 people by King's College London researchers found those exposed to lavender oil scent were less anxious about the treatment ahead. But the British Psychological Society conference heard lavender had no effect on their nerves about future treatment. Dentists said techniques such as hypnotherapy, rather than oils, were common ways of helping calm patients. All the patients studied were waiting for a scheduled dental appointment. Half were exposed to the scent given off by a candle warmer activating five drops of lavender oil in water during regular clinics over a four-week period, while the rest were not. The anxiety level of those not exposed to lavender was 10.7 compared with 7.4 among those smelling the scent.
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