How the scent of lavender can ease those fears about going to the dentist

They use lavender in piercing and tattoo shops as well, right before they poke you.

I love the scent and look of lavender. Whenever I feel stressed or anxious, some drop of lavender can calm me down a little bit. Magical flowers!

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Lavender is very good for helping you sleep. Put a few drops on your pillow when you go to bed.

It makes sense to me. Lavender has a calming affect, that's why I like to grow it and dry it.

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I have an appointment at the dentist next month I will try it and report back

Lavender can be used for many medicinal purposes (Headache, Stress, Digestion, Depression, etc.). Plants and Herbs can be useful for many things. They were the first medicines, and continue to be used in alternative medicine practices.

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Interesting news.  I only knew lavender oil being the basis of all perfume and that it is a relaxant over a period of time.  Good to know that it's got a quick effect as the last place I enjoy visiting is the dentist's chair.

While in Yorkshire, I visited "Yorkshire Lavenders" Gardens which had a vast variety of lavender. This photograph was taken in the hottest week of August 2008, where bees were busy pollinating.
http://www.yorkshirelavender.com/
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Interesting, I know lots of people feel calmer when they smell lavender

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I wonder if it calms people in labour too, if it does I will be taking something smelling of lavender with me to the hospital when im having my baby

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I was just trying my new Canon digital camera in the garden when l took this shot.

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Hi all

There is not much story behind this photo but what there is may be a little helpful, I was doing the Tour Du Mont Blanc (which is a hike around a mountain chain in France, Italy, and Switzerland, and was in this long valley aftyer entering Italy. Basicaly I tripped and fell down a little hill and this shot was just right in front of me!
Ihad no idea what it was untill NowPublic contacted me but I'm glad they did!
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Lavender is a noble plant of many practical qualities.
Evergreen foliage, blooms and deep calming, yet refreshing fragrance are the most obvious ones. But there is more; its leaves, flowers and essential oils have been used to flavor stocks, cakes, jellies, meats and tea. Placed in the windows, it is believed to deter scorpions from entering homes. It is also used in packing some produce, such as figs, because of its effectiveness in keeping weevils away.

For centuries, dry Lavender sachets have been placed in closets and draweres to make its contents smell great and keep moths away. It has also been a medicinal remedy for poor appetitie, indigestion, dundruff and bruises.

Lavender is very easy to grow; so, visit local nursery and acquire your own Lavender plant!

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I wish I knew about this a few days ago!
I was so nervous when the dentist gave me my first filling!
I intend to try it out at my next appointment!

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Lavender is an natural stress reliever and it calms and soothes the body when breathing it in internally. In my case I make homemade soy candles with two lavender fragrances: English Lavender and Lavender Fields are both remarkable scents. I have more scents with lavender mixed to make the fragrance more sensual. They have a calming relaxing effect on people when they sniff the candles. They are the best and safest oil for pregnant women and babies. Furthermore, when you use more of a medicinal lavender topically it is good for anxiety, stress, headaches,eczema, minor burns and insect bites, pimples, black heads. Lavender is also for scalp treatments if a person have dandruff, itchy scalp, and dermatitis. Lavender is great for all skin types as it balances sebum secretion, helps soothe and regenerate tissue cells. Its the best oil all around. www.shereesoywax.com

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I use lavender to ease my migraines! It really works for me!

I'll use this method next time I'm really nervous and anxious!

It is good to know that lavender has yet another excellent use. As a nervous dental patient I will use it in future to calm my fears.

This was at the Butterfly Garden at Cook Park in Tigard, OR. I could smell the lavender from around the corner so I just had to take a picture.

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Lavender from my window box chasing the stress away in the city.

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It would be worth a try.  If it's a good dentist he/she should make it comfortable for you.  I myself use lavender spray on my pillow to help with sleep.

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lavender in Drenthe august 2008

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Lavender grown in my French garden in the Loire valley, I use lavender essential oil for it's soothing qualities and also on burns (even severe) it has miraculous effects.

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my laevnder and blue sky:-)

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Thank you for asking to use my photo I am delighted. I have been growing Lavender for a few years now and  have only found just recently how many ways Lavender can be used and its calming affect,I had not thought of using it when seeing my Dentist, I will in future and suggest to my Dentist that may be they could burn Lavender oil in their rooms for all there Patients.