As summer winds down, many families are making preparations for their children to go back to school. Often this routine includes a dental check-up. Many children have a certain amount of anxiety associated with going to see the dentist.Many children have a certain amount of anxiety associated with going to see the dentist.
The April 2014 issue of Natural Awakenings Magazine described a study where aromatherapy was used to test whether it could help reduce anxiety associated with visits to the dental office. The study revealed that children receiving orange oil aromatherapy experienced significantly reduced heart rates, and lower salivary cortisol levels compared to those who did not receive the aromatherapy. The findings corroborated findings from a 2000 study done in Austria.
A couple of thoughts came to mind. Young Living carries orange essential oil and it is very inexpensive. Orange oil is also one of the ingredients in the Peace & Calming blend. You may want to check out these options for your child's (or yours, for that matter!) next dental visit! Personally, I used Peace and Calming oil to calm my nerves the last time I visited my dentist and found it very calming.
