Prevalence of Gagging in Children and the Association Between Gagging and Dental Fear: A Cross-Sectional Study

Objective: Gagging is a crucial problem that frequently experienced during dental treatments and affects the success of treatment. The aim this study was to determine frequency gagging in children search impact fear on gagging. Material Methods: In study, 417 volunteer patients aged 6- 14 years who had previous experience applied our clinic for treatment were included. order assess prior examination, requested fill form including Children's Fear Survey Schedule-Dental Subscale. Then, an dentist recorded extent pursuant Classification Problem index through examination made trigger points using mirror. statistical evaluation, Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal- Wallis, chi-square tests used results p<0.05 considered statistically significant. Results: It found 29.5% participants Regarding gagging, there significant difference between genders favor men, while negative correlation age groups. Gag reflex observed 15.7% with low fear, 60.2% moderate 72.5% high (p<0.05). Conclusion: prevalence pediatric dentistry high. seen level severe higher than mild normal