A new approach to balance dental fear and anxiety by using BachTM Flower Therapy

Authors

Irina Maria Gheorghiu, Carol Davila University of Medicine, Faculty of Stomatology, Department of Restorative Odontotherapy, Bucharest, RomaniaFollow
Alexandru Andrei Iliescu, Craiova University of Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Craiova, RomaniaFollow
Stana Paunica, Carol Davila University of Medicine, Faculty of Stomatology, Department of Periodontology, Bucharest, RomaniaFollow
Marina Giurgiu, Carol Davila University of Medicine, Faculty of Stomatology, Department of Periodontology, Bucharest, RomaniaFollow
Brandusa Mocanu, Carol Davila University of Medicine, Faculty of Stomatology, Department of Periodontology, Bucharest, RomaniaFollow
George Alexandru Popescu, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Doctoral School, Bucharest, Romania
Anca Silvia Dumitriu, Carol Davila University of Medicine, Faculty of Stomatology, Department of Periodontology, Bucharest, RomaniaFollow

Abstract

Treatments in dentistry currently consist of an interdisciplinary approach, including (but not necessarily limited to) the holistic perspective. The different fields of allopathic and complementary medicine are used together to ensure not only a high-quality restorative treatment, but also to provide patients with psychological and emotional support. This perspective also applies to dental anxiety, which consists of complex (emotional, vegetative and psychomotor) manifestations. One of the most well-known complementary therapies for reducing dental fear and anxiety is BachTM Flower Therapy. Even if the mechanism of action of this therapy is not yet scientifically documented, notable results have been and continue to be reported in the literature in several clinical studies on patients with dental diseases. It is indicated for both adults and children, in the latter when they go through major biological changes, such as primary and permanent dentition. As a conclusion, BachTM flower therapy is effective and complementary to dental treatments applied to patients, by reducing stress, anxiety, as well as creating a climate of peace, trust and confidence, both for the patient and the doctor. In addition, it is a relatively accessible and cheap form of care, with no significant adverse effects noted so far.

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Gheorghiu, Irina Maria; Iliescu, Alexandru Andrei; Paunica, Stana; Giurgiu, Marina; Mocanu, Brandusa; Popescu, George Alexandru; and Dumitriu, Anca Silvia (2024) "A new approach to balance dental fear and anxiety by using BachTM Flower Therapy," Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences: Vol. 11: Iss. 1, Article 12.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22543/2392-7674.1475
Available at: https://scholar.valpo.edu/jmms/vol11/iss1/12