Pain Control for Patients With Anxiety

By Kathryn Bell, RDH, EPDH, MS

Pain control is an important aspect of patient care. Most restorative procedures and nonsurgical periodontal therapy require pain management in some form. Many patients experience anxiety related to dental visits for reasons such as prior painful experiences or negative interactions with dental personnel.¹ For these patients, providing pain control can be challenging. For some, the administration of local anesthesia may be the most fear-inducing portion of the appointment. The purpose of this article is to provide strategies for providing pain control for patients with anxiety.

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