Billie Eilish and Kaia Gerber have Wisdom Teeth Removed

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Over the years various celebrities who have had wisdom teeth extracted have been discussed in various posts on this site. See for example the posts Brad Pitt, Cara Delevingne, and Russell Wilson Latest Celebrities to have Wisdom Teeth Removed in 2021 and Celebrities who have had Wisdom Teeth Extracted. Two other celebrities yet to be shared on this site who have had wisdom teeth extracted in recent years include Billie Eilish and Kaia Gerber. Billie Eilish Billie Eilish is a famous American musician. She had her wisdom teeth extracted in 2017. She has shared some clips of herself after the surgery where she appears out of it. These clips of herself recovering from the procedure while very out of it have of course generated many views. In December 2020, she shared a new clip in which she sits in the … Read more

Relatable Reasons Why Adults Should Consider Braces

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There are ample reasons for adults to get braces. Although people usually get braces during adolescent years, with changing times, many adults are opting for braces to straighten their teeth. Oral health may change unexpectedly, leading to teeth moving and causing dental issues. An adult may be uncomfortable with their smile or have trouble with oral hygiene because of the placement of your teeth. To put things in perspective, below are a few reasons adults may opt for braces: Affordable Treatment Options:Braces are one solution to numerous dental issues, including overbite, underbite, misalignment & even hypodontia. The best part about considering braces as an adult is that they are affordable. You may choose from traditional braces, ceramic braces, lingual braces, or Invisalign according to your budget. These days, most dental practices offer flexible payment options that you can use to … Read more

Wisdom Teeth Removal Leads to Persistent Headache and Viral Encephalitis

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A person in Scotland had wisdom teeth removed that resulted in an infection. This lead to a persistent headache that was later diagnosed as viral encephalitis but initially missed. The person who had wisdom teeth removed did not have the proper diagnosis made by both oral and maxillofacial surgeons and when admitted to a hopsital, medics from NHS Fife at the Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy, Scotland. None of the people who treated the person suspected an infection and the person was not given an MRI scan. This lead to encephalitis which is an inflammation of the brain typically caused by an infection. A complaint was submitted to the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman for this case and they came out with a decison report that contained a summary of the case and recommendations. The board of NHS Fife where the person was … Read more

5 Ways to Prepare for a Dental Check-Up

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Even though you do your best to take good care of your teeth by brushing twice per day and flossing daily, visiting your dentist is also an essential part of any effective oral care routine. Typically a recommendation is to schedule visits with a dentist every six months to maintain optimal oral health. While there’s not much you have to do to prepare for this office visit, there are a few things you can do to have a more effective and more pleasant experience. Verify Your Appointment It has probably taken you time to choose a dental care facility from among numerous options in your area such as the dentists in Westerville Ohio, so you will want to maintain a good relationship with your dentist. You can achieve a good relationship by making sure you make your appointments for treatment … Read more

Low-Dose Naltrexone as An Alternative to Opioids for Wisdom Teeth Removal

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Before on this site numerous posts have discussed how many feel dentists and oral surgeons prescribe (or in the past have prescribed) too many opioids for their patients to help manage pain of dental procedures like wisdom teeth removal, see for example the post Do Oral Surgeons Give Too Many Opioids for Wisdom Teeth Removal?. In recent years there have been investigations into alternatives to opioids for dental procedures and also for chronic pain management when opioids in the past were more regularly prescribed for as well. One such approach is to prescribe a combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen as discussed in the articles New Research Being Conducted at Rutgers for Opioid Alternatives Could Lead to Less Potential Drug Abuse for those Having Wisdom Teeth Surgery and Reducing Opioids in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Recently, there have been articles and … Read more