Link Established between Dental Behavior, Psychosocial Issues in Kids
February 12th, 2010 |
A GoodTherapy.org News Headline
Many children may be adverse to visiting the dentist, especially when such visits involve loud machines or potentially embarrassing braces. But some children exhibit an intense fear of dental care, coupled with poor dental management behavior, an issue recently investigated by a Swedish researcher from the University of Gothenburg. The researcher examined the self-reported thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of kids who had significant dental issues coupled with a related fear, finding that they were more prone to experiencing psychosocial concerns. The children were often found to have parents exhibiting similar fears, suggesting that parental approaches to medical care may greatly impact children’s mental well-being.
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