by admin | Oct 18, 2020 | 1. Patient information Sheets, General Information
What type of anaesthesia is best for you? There are three options when considering how to perform a dental or oral surgical procedure. These options involve how we ensure the procedure can be made pain-free and acceptable to the patient. The options are local...
by admin | Oct 18, 2020 | 1. Patient information Sheets, General Information
Oral care and cancer treatment Cancer becoming more common…. Sadly cancer has become a significant community problem affecting larger and larger numbers of patients worldwide. Many cancer sufferers are receiving their cancer therapy as outpatients and as a result,...
by admin | Oct 18, 2020 | 1. Patient information Sheets, General Information
Third molars the whole story FACT: Wisdom teeth have been causing problems for human beings for thousands of years. They continue to do so today and will continue to do so in the future. FACT: The decision to remove them or leave them alone is not always...
by admin | Oct 18, 2020 | 1. Patient information Sheets, General Information
Dry socket mainly a complication of lower molar extractions WHAT IS A DRY SOCKET? A dry socket is a localised area of painful inflammatory response within the bone at the site of a recent tooth extraction, most commonly at the back of the lower jaw. It usually occurs...
by admin | Oct 18, 2020 | 1. Patient information Sheets, General Information
Medication fact sheet for oral surgery When to take your medications prescribed by Dr Priestland……… Begin taking antibiotics (Keflex or Amoxicillin) and anti-inflammatory drugs (if prescribed – Naproxen) the night before surgery and continue to...
