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Hamilton, Jennifer – Exceptional Parent, 1980
The mother of a moderately retarded 11-year-old boy describes her reactions to having her son's teeth straightened. The author realized that the anxiety she felt about the orthodontic procedure was not so much concern for her son as her own fear of dental work. (PHR)
Descriptors: Anxiety, Coping, Dental Health, Emotional Response
