Calming scents and music to reduce anxiety during children's dental X-rays

This study is testing whether simple, non-invasive approaches—like lavender scent and calming music—can help reduce anxiety in children undergoing their first dental X-ray. Researchers will compare four groups: children who receive lavender scent alone, calming music alone, both together, or standard care without either. The goal is to find easy, affordable ways to help children feel more comfortable and cooperative during dental imaging procedures.

Dental anxiety is very common in children and can make it harder for them to cooperate during procedures, which can affect the quality of care they receive. This study aims to develop simple, cost-effective comfort methods that could help many children feel calmer at the dentist.