Do Lemongrass and Lavender Help Kids With Dental Shots?
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This study tests whether smelling lemongrass and lavender scents can help reduce fear and pain when a child gets a numbing shot at the dentist. It is for children ages 7 to 11 who are healthy and have never been to the dentist before.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 7 and 11 years old.
- Your child is in good general health and not taking any medicines.
- Your child can be a bit nervous or uncooperative at the dentist (rated as a 3 or 4 on a behavior scale).
- Your child has never been to the dentist before.
- Your child does not have any breathing problems like a cold or asthma.
- Your child is not allergic to scents or plants.
- Your child has at least one baby tooth at the back (molar) with a deep cavity that needs treatment.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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