Seeing red (or green or blue) might calm your nerves at the dentist

NCT ID NCT06452836

First seen Mar 26, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study looked at whether wearing colored glasses (green, red, or blue) before a tooth extraction can reduce anxiety and pain. 84 adults who had not had a wisdom tooth removed before took part. They wore the glasses for 10 minutes before the procedure, and researchers measured their anxiety levels and pain during the surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Selcuk University, Faculty of Dentistry

    Konya, Selçuklu, Turkey (Türkiye)

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