Oral surgery performed by a dentist can remove wisdom teeth coming in at a bad angle or place a crown on a cracked tooth. Surgeries may require full anesthesia or just a local numbing agent. They often occur right at the dentist's professional offices. Ideally, oral...
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Can you get infections from dental fillings?
Dental health is essential to overall well-being, and dental fillings are crucial in treating tooth decay and restoring dental health. However, individuals may have concerns about the potential risk of infections associated with dental fillings. Dental fillings are...
3 dentist mistakes that can lead to a malpractice claim?
Not many appointments are as frightening as an appointment with the dentist. If this trip is inevitable, you hope your dentist will exercise utmost professionalism and provide the oral care you need so you can carry on with your life. But like other healthcare...
Improperly-performed dental implants do more harm than good
Advances in cosmetic dentistry have made it possible even for those with historically poor oral hygiene to have beautifully white and straight teeth. There are now clear teeth straightening systems that adults can wear without embarrassing metal brackets and numerous...
The most common sources of dental care infections
Most people are aware that spending time in a hospital can expose you to all sorts of infections. However, dental offices can also harbor dangerous bacteria that can cause healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs). If these offices don’t practice proper safety protocols,...
4 examples of orthodontic malpractice
Wearing braces is something many kids (and even some adults) go through to remedy crooked teeth. When done correctly, braces can greatly improve someone’s teeth and boost their self-esteem. However, they don’t go well all the time, which leads to litigation claims....
5 common mistakes that dentists make
In many ways, the education required of dentists largely mirrors that of medical doctors. They have to obtain an undergraduate degree and then go to dental school. They will have to pass a state exam to secure a license and commit to continuing education for as long...
What are the possible risks of dental anesthesia?
Dental anesthesia has provided some very humorous viral videos on social media. People who have just had their wisdom teeth removed or had a crown installed may post videos of themselves drooling, slurring their words or talking in absolutely nonsensical manners. Such...
What is an oral nerve injury?
Whenever you go to the dentist, you are there to make sure your teeth and gums stay healthy. You want to know that they’re doing work that is necessary and that the work is done right. An oral nerve injury could happen, though, if you have your wisdom teeth removed...
Did your dentist perform unnecessary dental work?
When you go to the dentist, you, like most people, hope that there is nothing wrong with your teeth. You take steps to prevent damage, such as brushing regularly and flossing. You use mouthwash and take care of your mouth overall. Despite that, your last visit...