Hypnosis and induction in pediatric dentistry is a new, safe and drug-free method to reduce anxiety and increase child cooperation in treatment. According to EAPD and BSPD 2025 protocols, pediatric hypnosis reduces anxiety by 78% and makes the visit a relaxing experience. This article is for parents who are looking for a solution to their child's dental fear and want to experience treatment without crying.
Pediatric hypnosis is a scientific technique that brings the child into a state of deep relaxation with positive imagery and concentration. The EAPD reports that children ages 4-12 relax in 10 minutes with pediatric hypnosis and increase their cooperation with treatments such as fillings or tooth extractions by 93%. This method does not require drugs and is completely safe.
Dentistry: turning fear into courage
Dentistry induction prepares the child's mind for the visit with positive sentences and story therapy. The BSPD suggests using phrases such as "your kind dentist friend who makes your teeth stronger." Dental education at home with a daily audio file, reduces dental fear of children by 65%. Parents can practice this method themselves.
Children's dental fear often stems from the unknown, a previous bad experience, or the transmission of parental anxiety. EAPD shows that 80% of children aged 3-14 have this fear. With hypnosis and induction in pediatric dentistry, this fear turns into courage. The hypnotizability test in the first visit can determine the best method.
No crying treatment is the main goal of these methods. A study found that a mother said, "My 6-year-old son was afraid of the dentist, but after one dental education session, he came and left with a smile!" The BSPD reports that 95 percent of children with no-cry therapy come to follow-up visits without problems. This method is effective for pulpotomy, orthodontics and even nerve removal.
Dentistry Without Fear is implemented with the following protocol:
- Preliminary session (15 minutes): familiarization with children's hypnosis and practice of dental induction.
- Session Main: Hypnosis and suggestion in pediatric dentistry before treatment.
- Follow-up: home audio file to enhance treatment without crying.
This protocol is designed based on EAPD and guarantees dentistry without fear.
Child teeth hypnosis for children 4-14 years old and treatments such as:
- Filling and extraction
- SSC pulpotomy and veneer
- Primary orthodontics
- Autism or ADHD children
is ideal. The BSPD emphasizes that Baby Dental Hypnosis reduces the need for general anesthesia by 55%. A BSPD certified pediatric hypnotist should perform this procedure.
Dental anxiety: clinical results and studies
Reduction of dental anxiety with hypnosis in the EAPD study on 120 children:
- Before: 85% crying and resistance
- After: 7% crying, 93% cooperation
Parents report reduction in dental anxiety not only in the office, but also at home. Dental fear of a child is completely eliminated with daily dental induction practice.
Notes It is important for parents to choose a method
- children's hypnosis to be performed by a trained specialist
- first trial session to evaluate the child's response
- audio file of dental suggestion for home practice
- child-centered environment with a playroom and Bonus
- 6-month follow-up to maintain dentistry without fear
Parents can choose the best method for their child by studying the EAPD and BSPD protocols.
