Unveiling the Association between Body Image Dissatisfaction and Dental Anxiety

Background: Increased demands for invasive and non-invasive treatments related to body image disturbances are seen worldwide. These may be dissatisfaction. No study date investigated the relationship between dissatisfaction dental anxiety (namely, anticipatory treatment anxiety) among a non-clinical population. The current aims unveil such relationships. Methods: Dentally anxious people choose ‘cope’ with their via unnecessary procedures In study, 553 individuals completed an online survey assessing anxiety, neglect, self-report questionnaires. Results: Body was significantly correlated anxiety. contrast previous studies, neglect negatively associated Additionally, no link found neglect. Conclusions: highlights importance of addressing these factors prior procedures.