Effect of aromatherapy with peppermint essential oil on the gag reflex: a randomized, placebo-controlled, single-blind, crossover study

• Main Authors: Ayuko Okamoto (Author), Hiroyuki Karibe (Author), Satoshi Tanaka (Author), Yuichi Kato (Author), Tomomi Kawakami (Author), Yutaka Okamoto (Author), Greg Goddard (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Sensitive gag reflexes prevent dental patients from receiving appropriate treatment. Aromatherapy helps patients relax during dental procedures. However, the effect of aromatherapy on the gag reflex caused by the stimulation of the oral cavity is unknown. This study aimed to eval...