Correlation of Children and Parental Anxiety and Effectiveness of Breathing Exercises on Anxiety Reduction

Correlation of Children and Parental Anxiety and Effectiveness of Breathing Exercises on Anxiety Reduction

The purpose of this study to evaluate the correlation between children and parental dental anxiety as well as to evaluate the effectiveness of breathing exercises on anxiety reduction.

This study evaluated The Correlation of Children and Parental Anxiety and Effectiveness of Breathing Exercises on Anxiety Reduction

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children aged 5_8 years old.
• Moderate or severe dental anxiety based on the (CDAS).
• Good general health, free from any systemic diseases or psychological disorders.
• Teeth indicated for restoration treatment under local anesthesia.
• No allergy to anesthetic drugs

Exclusion Criteria:

• Use of analgesics before treatment.
• Presenting with acute pain and requiring emergency dental treatment.