Dr.Petrich is a dentist who specializes in treating those with extreme anxiety of dental work.In addition to the availability of nitrous oxide (commonly referred to as laughing gas),Dr.Petrich's office offers private rooms with soothing music,televisions in the ceilings that show relaxing images like beaches and clouds,and headphones that offer supportive and calming messages.Dr.Petrich's patients are being given a form of __________ to help reduce their anxiety and actual experience of pain while receiving dental work.

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The description provided in the passage refers to the use of hypnotic techniques to reduce anxiety and pain during dental procedures. Specifically, the passage mentions "private rooms with soothing music" and "headphones that offer supportive and calming messages", which suggests the use of hypnotic techniques to induce a state of relaxation and calmness in the patients. Additionally, the passage mentions "nitrous oxide", which is a mild sedative that can be used in conjunction with hypnotic techniques to further reduce anxiety and pain. The term "hypnotic analgesia" refers to the use of hypnosis to reduce pain, which is exactly what Dr. Petrich's office is doing. Therefore, the best answer is C.

DrPetrich Is a Dentist Who Specializes in Treating Those with Extreme