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Just thought I would share about some of the success and not so success I have had with promoting on this website. I have been removed from the Google search temporarily and was never really clear on why, likely some link exchange I was doing. Now they have restored me but haven’t put me back in for my #1 keyword “wisdom teeth removal” Hopefully one of these days I’ll get back in. In other news I have been ranking well in yahoo and msn over the past few months for the same keyword.

The following is what google webmaster tools is reporting so far for top searches this site appears for….
1 11% wisdom teeth removal complications 23
2 9% wisdom teeth controversy 7
3 7% hollistic dentistry 3
4 7% what does the occipital nerve do 43
5 5% maxillary wisdom extraction complications 2
6 5% sinus pressure after wisdom teeth extraction 5
7 5% wisdom teeth complications 9
8 5% myths about teeth 11
9 5% wisdom tooth headache 18
10 4% teethremoval 1

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Between October 6,1986 and September 17,1987, 11 patients underwent insertion of mandibular dental prostheses by the same oral surgeon. Three patients suffered cardiac arrest during surgery and subsequently died. Two of the patients who died had received general anaesthetics and the other had intravenous sedation given by three different anaesthetists. All three patients arrested suddenly, developing profound cyanosis and electrical mechanical dissociation, underwent prolonged resuscitative efforts, and had marked hypoxaemia and hypercapnia, despite cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Two other patients had signs of injection of air but survived, one suffering cardiac collapse and the other sustaining massive subcutaneous emphysema. Air embolism was produced by inadvertent injection of a mixture of air and water, passing through the hollow dental drill, directly into the mandible to the facial and pterygoidplexus veins and thence to the superior vena cava and right atrium. 

To find out more visit http://www.cja-jca.org/cgi/reprint/37/1/112.pdf

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Subcutaneous emphysema, surgical emphysema, or tissue space emphysema are different names for a similar condition, namely, the abnormal presence of air in tissue spaces Subcutaneous emphysema occurs rarely during dental procedures. When it does occur, it can be a frightening experience that often will be confused with an anaphylactic reaction.

Differentiating the two conditions is not difficult. Palpation of the swollen head and neck areas will elicit crepitus, or a ‘Velcro’ sensation, that is not present in anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis occurs after exposure to an allergen that elicits an IgE-mediated hypersensitivity that leads to an abrupt onset of symptoms that may include pruritis of lips, tongue and palate; oedema of the lips; nausea; vomiting; dysponea; wheezing; rhinorrhoea; syncope and hypotension.

Anaphylaxis is a true medical emergency, whereas subcutaneous emphysema is generally not life-threatening.

Therapy for subcutaneous emphysema involves the following: (i) correct diagnosis and (ii) antibiotic antibiotic therapy. Subcutaneous air will resolve over time; therefore, observation is indicated

Complications may rarely include cardiac tempanade, airway compromise, or air embolism.
http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/j.1365-263X.2006.00814.x 

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Menigitis is an inflammation of the meninges which are the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Most of the time, the inflammation is caused by bacteria or viruses while the less common causes include fungi, protozoa, and other parasites. Sometimes certain medications, cancers, or other diseases can inflame the meninges, although such noninfectious cases of meningitis are very rare.

Bacterial menigitis occurs in people of all ages but is more common in infants and young children and people above age 60. Teenagers and young adults are slightly more at risk for the disease because of time spent in close contact with many of their peers. Viral meningitis occurs in people of all ages, although it is more common in children. Many of the bacteria or viruses that can cause meningitis are fairly common and are more often associated with other everyday illnesses. But it is possible that they spread to the meninges from an infection in another part of the body. From there the microorganisms can enter the bloodstream, travel through the body, and enter the central nervous system.

Bacterial menigitis is less common than viral menitgitis but is usually much more serious and can be life-threatening if not treated right away. There are many different types of bacteria which can cause menigitis such as Group B Streptococcus, Escherichia coli and LIsteria monocytogenes. which are common in new borns. Streptococcus peumoniae and Neisseria meniingittdis are more frequent in children 2 months or older. The complications of bacterial menigitis can be severe and include neurological problems such as hearing loss, visual impairment, seizures, and learning disabilities. Other parts of the body affected may be the heart, kidneys, and adrenal glands. Although some children develop long-lasting neurological problems from bacterial menigitis, most who receive prompt diagnosis and treatment recover fully.

Viral menigitis is more common and far less serious comparied to bacterial menigitis. It often remains undiagnosed because its symptoms are similar to those of the common flu. Most cases of viral menigitis are associated with viruses that typically cause the stomachflu. However, many other types of viruses can also cause menigitis. The majority of cases of viral menigitis resolve with no complications.

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If you are looking for an interesting discussion on headaches and want to see some other people who have been suffering for many many years thoughts and feelings on the subject you can visit the link at the bottom of this post.

The link is to a article written by Paula Kamen on Migraines and her prespective and an interview with a headache specialist. I personally strongly dislike the article due to leaving not much hope to patients suffering with headaches and the problem with doctors who are trying to treat them.

http://migraine.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/02/19/leaving-the-rabbit-hole/#comments 

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