Harsha Kewlani¹

The Quadrant 1(3):19-23

How to cite: Kewlani H. Breathing Exercises for Behavior Guidance in Pediatric Dentistry. The Quadrant. 2023; 1(3):19-23

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11114839

ABSTRACT

Breathing Exercises (BE) have gained significant attention as a non-pharmacological approach to managing various aspects of children's health, including anxiety, stress, and pain. This comprehensive review aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the effectiveness and applications of BE in pediatric populations.

Keywords: Anxiety, Breathing Exercises, Dental Fear, Pediatric Dentistry

HIGHLIGHTS

• Physiology of breathing and its role as an anxiolytic medium

• Types of breathing exercises that can be used in pediatric dentistry

CORRESPONDING AUTHOR AFFILIATIONS

¹Department of Pediatrics & Preventive Dentistry, College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Ahmedabad, India

Received: 20th January 2023

Accepted: 30th May 2023

Published: 5th August 2023

Breathing Exercises for Behavior Guidance in Pediatric Dentistry