Aromatic therapies as a form of relaxation for the patient during the dental visit

Fear of the dentist can be heightened by the particular odor of medical offices. Perceiving the smell of disinfectant and other medical products stimulates pain-related memories. For this reason, some dentists use balsamic therapies to mask it.

Aromatherapy is a relaxation method used in dental practices to provoke a positive feeling of well-being in the patient. The therapy is based on the inhalation of essential oils in the entire dental area that promote the activation of the individual’s own healing process.

In order for the body’s healing process to take place, the fragrances must come from the plant itself and not be chemical. Thus, the smell of plants, herbs or fruits will elaborate a sense of well-being that will be transformed into a more positive medical intervention. A relaxed and fearless patient is easier to treat and more collaborative than a nervous and anxious one.

The use of essential oils comes from centuries-old traditions and is closely linked to the complete physical and mental recovery of the body. They have also been used for the creation of perfumes, cosmetics and medicines in some millenary civilizations.

Aromatherapy is included in the Sedentist program that investigates the optimal way to offer relaxation and comfort to patients during dental visits.

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