Nervous about that upcoming root canal? Before you go to the dentists, take time to stop and smell the flowers. Researchers published in the Journal of the American Dental Association suggests that certain aromas may have a soothing effect on panicky dental patients.
In the study, more than 80 percent of patients given a whiff of a floral scent said they felt less anxious at the dentist. The less tense and anxious you are, the quicker dentists can finish the job-and the less pain you're likely to feel afterward, explains Ann Boyle, D.M.D., principal investigator of the study. so don't be surprised if your dentist suddenly develops a green thumb. Source: Men's Health
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