Less blood, less fear: a revolution in pediatric dentistry

By Ana Espino | Published on March 4, 2026 | 3 min read


Fear of blood and pain represents a major barrier to dental care in children. This often underexpressed preoperative anxiety negatively affects therapeutic adherence and has a lasting impact on the perception of future care. In pediatric oral surgery, many procedures—extractions, biopsies, or excision of benign lesions—are associated with visible bleeding, which can heighten apprehension and negatively influence the operative experience.