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This article is written by an oral surgeon in government practice. To learn more about wisdom tooth extraction, wisdom tooth surgery, post wisdom teeth removal care and risks including what to look out for, please click on the links above.

Facial Lasers - A Fad Or Hope For Those Not Willing To Undergo Plastic Specialist Surgery?

Facial lasers and their use is gaining rapid popularity due to a number of reasons. Not everyone is willing to go under the knife and this is especially so for minor changes or superficial changes. Downtime or the period of time which is required for recovery and recuperation is also... Read

By: Dr NBM | 17/02/2008 | Medicine

Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dental Surgery Phenomenon

White, shiny teeth. A beautiful radiant smile. A straight set of gorgeous pearly whites. These are just some of the effects of cosmetic dental surgery. There was once a time when people don't care two hoots about their mouth and teeth. As long as the outside looks good, there is... Read

By: Dr NBM | 16/01/2008 | Medicine

Local Anesthetic And Wisdom Tooth Surgery

Local anesthetics are very important in the field of surgery and medicine and that includes dentistry and oral maxillofacial surgery notwithstanding. They are reversible agents that block nerve conduction in a localized area when injected or applied topically. Noxious stimuli are blocked from reaching the brain hence providing pain control. Cocaine... Read

By: Dr NBM | 14/01/2008 | Medicine

Wisdom Tooth Surgery And Impacted Wisdom Tooth

There was once a time when dentists were associated with terror and extreme pain. Believe it or not but back in the 18th century, tooth extractions were done without local anaesthesia! And it was not until the late 18th century when none other than a dentist started using the first... Read

By: Dr NBM | 13/01/2008 | Medicine