Katherine's New Dentist Plans to Use Hypnosis Instead of Anesthesia

question 97

Multiple Choice

Katherine's new dentist plans to use hypnosis instead of anesthesia while he works on Katherine's teeth. Katherine asks you if she should go along with this or find another dentist. Based on research into the effects of hypnosis, you should tell her

• A)hypnosis typically has no effect on the experience of pain.
• B)hypnosis is only effective as an anesthetic when it is used in conjunction with sedatives.
• C)once she is no longer hypnotized, her sensitivity to pain will show a rebound effect.
• D)hypnosis can be an effective substitute for some anesthetic drugs.

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