Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria |
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Be between the ages of 6 and 35 years old | Currently have glasses or use contact lenses with a vision correction of ≥ ± 6 |
At least 2 of their maxillary anterior 6 teeth present | Are colorblind |
All of their maxillary anterior 6 teeth are stable | Current injury (including fractures, open cuts, or sores) on their dominant hand |
All of their maxillary anterior 6 teeth are free of cavities | Fixed dental or orthodontic appliance that would interfer with creating a mouthpiece |
All of their maxillary anterior 6 teeth are free of hypersensitivity to pain or pressure | Diagnosis by a dental/oral health professional of Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) along with a history of exacerbation of symptoms resulting from routine dental procedures |
Able to read, write, and converse in English (English or Spanish at Texas site) | Currently on any anti-anxiety or anti-depressant medications |
Willing and able to provide a signed and dated informed consent/assent form to participate | Currently have an inner ear infection |
Willing and available to comply with all study procedures and available for the duration of the study | Living in the same household or an immediate family member of an enrolled participant |
Currently have a cardiovascular disorder or a pacemaker | |
Currently have a seizure disorder or epilepsy | |
History of frostbite or sensitivity to extreme cold | |
Bleeding disorder or take blood thinners | |
Vasospastic disorder such as Raynaud's syndrome or Raynaud's disease | |
Gastrointestinal or vestibular disorders that may elevate susceptibility to nausea and dizziness such as Meniere's disease, hyperemesis gravidarum or severe migraines | |
Negative outcome with VR simulation | |
Medical or psychological condition that requires them to avoid mild stress | |
Any medical condition that elevates risk of falls, dizziness, nausea, or causes a vasovagal reaction | |
Any other general or oral health concerns |